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Editorial: El País

  • The General Council of the Judiciary approved the report on the Organic Law of Criminal Procedure.
  • The reform aims to modify criminal proceedings and reinforce the right to defense.
  • If the reform is successful, the Prosecutor's Office will be in charge of directing the investigation of the processes.
  • The figure of a guarantee judge is created as the person in charge of rights' protection.
  • For the reform to be effective, it will be necessary to reinforce the impartiality and objectivity of the Prosecutor's Office.

Conclusion: The reform, while necessary and long-awaited, faces challenges, especially in terms of ensuring the impartiality and autonomy of the Prosecutor's Office.