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The Minister of Justice announces new measures for implementing the Femicide Law

Raluca Ioana Draghici

26 October 2026, 20:18

Politics

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Minister of Justice Radu Marinescu announced the unblocking of the mechanism for implementing the law on preventing and combating femicide. The announcement was made in a video posted on the Facebook page of the Ministry of Justice.

Marinescu stated that he had signed the draft of a joint order of the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Prosecutor’s Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice. The document initiates the mechanism through which the authorities will track the progress of proceedings, from the beginning of investigations to the completion of case files.

According to the minister, implementing the mechanism will involve collecting data on the relevant cases. The information is expected to enable monitoring of how the law is applied and identification of the progress of proceedings at all judicial stages.

Radu Marinescu argued that it is important for the law to be effectively applied after its adoption and stated that the authorities must firmly combat criminal phenomena. The minister noted that the draft represents the first initiative unblocked since his return to the leadership of the Ministry of Justice.

The law on preventing and combating femicide was promulgated in April 2026. The joint order is expected to create the administrative framework necessary for implementing and monitoring its provisions.

Context: Marinescu returned to lead the Justice Ministry amid a political and reform framework, after months of controversy surrounding his doctoral thesis

Before the announcement regarding the implementation of mechanisms related to legislation, Radu Marinescu had been nominated for a new term at the Ministry of Justice in the government led by Prime Minister Luca Niculescu. In his program, he spoke about 79 measures, including the establishment of the National Agency for Victim Protection, the reorganization of the institution, the use of artificial intelligence to speed up procedures, and reforms such as anti-corruption and rehabilitation strategies.

At the same time, Marinescu also became the focus of a university investigation into plagiarism allegations concerning his doctoral thesis. The investigation was opened at the University of Craiova on January 16, 2026, following complaints filed on January 13 and 14, and he stated in Parliament that the situation was „under investigation” and would be clarified „strictly from an academic perspective”.