Pavel acquainted with arguments of representatives of judiciary on salary amendment

President Petr Pavel has thoroughly reviewed the arguments from judiciary representatives urging him to veto the amendment to the law on salary increases for public officials.

On Thursday, Tomáš Foldyna, president of the Union of State Attorneys, urged the president to veto the amendment. The plaintiffs argue that the amendment contradicts a ruling by the Constitutional Court and undermines the principles of the rule of law. The Judicial Union raised similar concerns last week, and the Judicial Board also considers the amendment unconstitutional.

Although the Senate did not approve the amendment last week, it allowed it to pass without making any changes. The president will be required to sign the amendment as adopted once the one-month deadline expires.