A Barcelona judge accuses Russia of treason in the Catalan process
A Barcelona judge has caused controversy by considering that Russia was behind the Catalan process and wants to accuse former president Carles Puigdemont of “treason” in Spain. This statement has generated a great debate about the international influence on the internal affairs of Catalonia.
The riots of the Democratic Tsunami are considered “terrorism” by a Madrid judge
Another judge in Madrid has described the riots caused by the Democratic Tsunami protests as “terrorism”, although this statement goes against the criteria of Alberto Núñez Feijóo and the prosecutor of the case. This decision has generated a great debate about freedom of expression and the right to protest.
The controversial amnesty law generates clashes between judges
The highest governing body of judges and the judiciary are at odds with an amnesty law that is being processed in Congress. This situation has caused confrontations between the judges and has highlighted the different views on justice and historical memory.
Disqualification for removing yellow ribbons
The Supreme Court has confirmed a penalty of disqualification to the former secretary of the Parliament table and former councilor of the CUP in La Paeria, Pau Juvillà, for not removing some yellow ribbons. This decision has generated a debate about the limits of freedom of expression and the role of judges in the defense of legality.
Diversity of opinions among the judges
The collective of magistrates consists of more than 5,000 people and is diverse in terms of opinions and affiliations. There are different professional organizations that represent judges, with diverse political and ideological positions. This diversity reflects the complexity of the judicial system and the different views on justice.
The profile of the new judges
The General Council of the Judiciary has published data on the profile of the 160 new judges. It highlights that there are more women than men among the new judges, but only a small proportion are Catalan. In addition, it is noted that only a small percentage of court judgments are handed down in Catalan, which has generated criticism and concern on the part of the Petitions committee of the European Parliament.
Motivations to be a judge
New judges have different motivations for dedicating themselves to this profession. Some of the most common reasons are being part of a State power, having a stable job, a vocation for public service and good remuneration. These motivations reflect the diverse perspectives and expectations of legal professionals.
Political influence on the judiciary
Political influence on the judiciary is a controversial issue. There are different professional organizations that represent judges and that have different political and ideological positions. This influence can affect the independence of judges and call into question the impartiality of the judicial system.
The history of Spanish justice
Spanish justice has a complex and controversial history. From the Transition to today, there have been debates about the continuity of the judicial structures of the Franco era, the lack of responsibility for the crimes of the Franco regime and the need for reforms to adapt to the new times. This history has influenced the perception of justice and the relationship between judges and society.
