Overview
- The Asociación Profesional de la Magistratura, Asociación Judicial Francisco de Vitoria, Juezas y Jueces para la Democracia and Foro Judicial Independiente issued a joint statement expressing solidarity with Judge Beatriz Biedma.
- The associations responded to reports of external pressure, personal harassment and attempts to discredit Biedma’s jurisdictional work.
- Biedma formally charged David Sánchez, the Spanish President’s brother, last week with prevarication and influence peddling.
- The judicial bodies highlighted her professionalism and unwavering commitment to legality during the investigation.
- They warned that any attempt to intimidate or discredit judges poses a serious threat to Spain’s rule of law and democratic institutions.