PG: Prosecutor Takes Lawful Action in Daniel B.'s Case

Bratislava, April 20 (TASR) - The prosecutor of the Prosecutor-General’s Office is taking action and proceeding in a lawful manner in the case of the accused Daniel B. [name abbreviated due to legal reasons], TASR was told by Prosecutor-General's spokesperson Jana Tokolyova on Sunday. The spokesperson responded this way to Saturday's (April 19) statements made by the Government Office on the case. In addition, the Prosecutor-General considers it inappropriate for the Government Office to assess actions of the prosecutor in the matter, which is still to be decided by the Supreme Court. On Saturday (April 19), the Government Office stated that it's important to monitor the case of Daniel B., accused of extremist criminal activity, as the final decision on his guilt or innocence will significantly influence the interpretation of the freedom of expression and its boundaries. At the same time, the Government Office criticized the investigator and the prosecutor, claiming that their "activism" raises a certain "surprise and doubts." The Government Office responded this way to Saturday's decision by a judge not to take the defendant into custody. The decision is not final, as the prosecutor has filed an appeal. The Supreme Court will have a final say in the matter on April 29. mf