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Manuel Marchena's 'La justicia amenazada' Calls for Overhaul of Spain's Judicial System

The veteran judge critiques systemic flaws in the judiciary, from political interference to excessive immunities, while proposing reforms to restore trust and independence.

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Overview

  • Manuel Marchena, a respected judge with 40 years of experience, has published 'La justicia amenazada,' a critical analysis of Spain's judicial system.
  • The book identifies key issues, including abusive political immunities, politically motivated 'lawfare,' and the Constitutional Court overstepping its constitutional role.
  • Marchena warns that judicial division undermines democratic coexistence and criticizes political influence in legal processes, including the misuse of emergency legislation.
  • He advocates for reforms such as limiting political immunities, enhancing the autonomy of the State Attorney General, and restricting the public release of investigative recordings.
  • Marchena emphasizes the need for cautious integration of AI in the judiciary, arguing that human judgment, intuition, and proportionality cannot be replaced by algorithms.