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.