Judicial Power's President states resolute defense: Inappropriateness of disqualifications emphasized
In the heart of Spain, the judicial year has commenced amidst a whirlwind of controversies and political discord. The Attorney General of the State, Álvaro García Ortiz, attended the ceremony marking the start of the year, despite being under investigation. His presence was met with division among members of the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) and associations of judges.
The President of the CGPJ, Isabel Perelló, issued a stern warning, vowing to defend the principles of the Judicial Power with "firmness" against "persistent disqualifications" from public powers. Perelló's statement was made in the same week as the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, made comments about some judges making politics. However, Perelló did not mention anyone specifically.
Perelló emphasised that it is not the place of the Judicial Power to enter into polemics or criticisms of persons or institutions. Instead, she expressed concern about the "lack of judges" and considered the 120 places offered on average in the last years' calls as "insufficient".
Meanwhile, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the PP, did not attend the ceremony, citing a desire to avoid validating attacks on judges and the Attorney General investigating him. Feijóo's stance towards the King and the Judiciary has also been a point of criticism for the Government.
The Minister of the Presidency and Justice, Félix Bolaños, qualified Sánchez's assertion as a "very, very minority" of judges who "effectively adopts resolutions that are very questionable".
As the autumn season approaches, an 'autumn of high voltage' is expected, with several high-profile cases likely to continue making headlines. These include the Koldo case affecting the PSOE, the case related to the wife of the President of the Government, Begona Gómez, and the appeals of the leader of Junts, Carles Puigdemont, and the leaders of the process.
The Pujol case and the Gürtel plot are also expected to continue being significant issues. Amidst these controversies, Perelló's warning comes amidst disqualifications she considers "untimely" and contrary to the principles of a Rule of Law state, where the separation of powers, mutual respect, and institutional loyalty prevail.
Perelló stated that in a Rule of Law state, every judicial action takes place within the framework of a process that develops with all the guarantees of audience and defense, and is susceptible to being reviewed by other impartial and independent judges. García Ortiz defended his presence at the ceremony, stating "I am here because I believe in Justice."
No information about a public person expressing criticism regarding the current reform of the judicial career and the timing of this criticism is available in the provided search results. The unfolding events promise an intriguing and turbulent period in Spanish politics and the judicial system.
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