Supreme Court calls for “absolute respect for the division of powers”

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It expressly states that “it considers the independence of the judiciary to be incompatible with the supervision of the jurisdiction by other state powers.”

The Government Chamber of the Supreme Court (TS), which met in regular session on Monday, issued a statement unanimously recalling that the rule of law “requires absolute respect for the distribution of powers” ​​regarding “the supervision of the labor jurisdiction by other powers”. of the State”, following the agreement reached by PSOE and Junts referring to the alleged cases of ‘litigation’ (judicial war).

“The rule of law, on which the European Union and our constitutional order are founded, requires absolute respect for the division of powers,” the Supreme Court said.

It also asserts that “the exercise of the jurisdictional function shall always be consistent with legality, the defense of the Constitution and the protection of the rights and freedoms of all citizens, in particular equality in the application of the law.”

For this reason, “it emphasizes the need to preserve and guarantee the judicial independence of all institutions”, expressly stating that “it considers the supervision of the jurisdiction by other powers of the State as incompatible with it.”

The Supreme Court is thus responding to the said agreement, which contemplates the creation of parliamentary commissions of inquiry to investigate alleged cases of ‘litigation’ (judicial war) and, if so, that the appropriate ‘consequences’ emerge, which could end in lawsuits. against judges and magistrates, in addition to civil and disciplinary responsibilities.

Source: EITB

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