During a critical meeting held by Monaco's National Council on Tuesday, discussions centered on the urgent need to enhance the Principality’s justice system to meet international standards and avoid inclusion on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Christophe Brico, an elected council member, stressed the necessity of bolstering Monaco's judicial capabilities through increased human, material, and legislative resources to ensure effective justice and compliance with international norms.
Christine Pasquier-Ciulla, president of the Commission for Family Rights and Equality, opened the debate by highlighting the challenges faced by Monaco’s judiciary in managing increasingly complex and specialized cases. She emphasized the significant gaps in resources, particularly in the criminal and civil sectors, and voiced concerns over the vacancies at the Court of First Instance, which currently has four unfilled positions. This shortage, she noted, hampers the court's efficiency as it grapples with a growing demand for its services.
The discussions also revealed broader issues such as inadequate staffing levels, with Prosecutor Stéphane Thibault mentioning that the current team of six prosecutors is insufficient, a figure that has remained unchanged since 1994. Additionally, Jean-Louis Grinda, president of the National Security Commission, criticized the poor conditions of the judicial offices, urging for improvements to create a better working environment. The council agreed on the necessity for internal reorganization and enhanced cooperation with France, although the budget proposed for these reforms was deemed inadequate, calling for more substantial financial commitments to truly transform Monaco’s judicial system.
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