Former judge Cristi Danileț has publicly accused Romanian authorities of acting illegally in the case of a 13‑year‑old boy who killed Mario Berinde in the Cenei area. On Monday, Danileț posted that the Timiș County prosecutor’s office announced the child was placed under the supervision of the Child Protection Commission and left with his family, a move he says contravenes Article 86 of Law 272/2004, which requires placement in a specialized centre for serious offences such as premeditated murder. The boy was later taken by authorities to a DGASPC centre in Timișoara, where he is now isolated and being assessed for substance abuse. In response, Justice Minister Radu Marinescu announced on Facebook that a working group would be formed to examine possible amendments to the minimum age of criminal responsibility and to broaden the legal framework for dealing with juvenile offenders, stressing the need for preventive and educational measures alongside punishment. Danileț’s criticism highlights concerns over the protection of minors and the legal procedures applied in serious criminal cases in Romania.

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