Judges in child abuse care dismiss criticism by Cyril Svoboda

Judges involved in the Kuřim child abuse case have dismissed criticism by Minister Cyril Svoboda for not holding the case behind closed doors. Mr Svoboda said that the fact the case was being reported on in such detail could threaten the health of the two boys whose mother and aunt are on trial. Mr Svoboda, who is minister for legislation, said Judge Pavel Goth was more concerned with becoming famous than protecting the boys, who allegedly suffered abuse at the hands of a number of adults. The chairman of the regional court in Brno, Jaromír Pařízek, said Minister Svoboda had no authority to criticize the court proceedings.