Lawyers are considering their intervention in his case of the Tempe train crashafter its decision Plenary Session of the Presidents of the Bar Associations of Greecewhile at the same time they point out that the investigation of the disputed case, due to its seriousness, should be assigned to a special appellate investigator.

In more detail, the plenary in its announcement states:

“The Plenary of the presidents of the Bar Associations of Greece, which met on 5.3.2023, via teleconference, on the occasion of the recent fatal train accident, issued the following announcement:

1. The Plenary expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.

We stand shocked in front of this tragedy with dozens of young victims. Our minds cannot contain it.

The State is obliged directly, without hesitation, to guarantee and take responsibility for the full and multi-level support of the families of the victims and the injured.

2. The rapid and complete investigation of the causes of the accident and the attribution of responsibilities, where they belong, is absolutely imperative.

Clear answers must be given to all the issues that have come to light, that concern Greek society and are related to the safety of the railway network.

Due to the seriousness of the case, the conduct of the investigation should be assigned to a special Appellate investigator.

3. The Plenary decided to set up a Committee from its members, in order to investigate from a legal and substantive point of view the possible intervention of the country’s bar associationsin my own name, due to the special legal interest they have, according to article 90 of the Lawyers’ Code, either by filing a lawsuit, or by presenting a statement in support of the charge in the pending criminal proceedings and ANYWAY he wanted to be found liable.

4. The Plenary strongly and unequivocally condemns any behavior of a lawyer who attempts, on the occasion of the tragic accident, to take advantage of human suffering.

Any behavior of a colleague, which is contrary to the Code of Lawyers and Ethics and reflects the prestige and dignity of the legal profession, is subject to disciplinary control, and the competent disciplinary bodies of each Association are obliged to take action, without any delay”.