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Editorial: El País

Por un CGPJ más independiente
July 7, 2024

  • The parliamentary process for the renovation of the General Council of the Judiciary starts after an agreement between the PSOE and PP.
  • The agreement includes a reform of the Organic Law of the Judiciary and opens the possibility in the future of judges choosing the judges, although this has not yet been specified.
  • Despite reforms, judges can already indirectly choose their representatives on the CGPJ.
  • The current system complies with the Constitution which states that justice comes from the people.
  • The real problem lies in the functioning of the CGPJ and not in its system of election.
  • The future reform of the CGPJ should ensure transparency in the electoral process and establish strict rules to avoid conflicts of interest.
  • Formulas are needed to prevent the blocking of CGPJ renewal in the future.

Conclusion: The agreement between the PSOE and PP offers hope for the future of the CGPJ, but a reform and decisive action are needed to improve its system of election and its functioning.