Spanish Constitutional Court President Raises Concerns Over External Pressures
Cándido Conde-Pumpido expresses worries regarding attacks on judicial legitimacy and outlines ongoing cases.
Cándido Conde-Pumpido, the president of Spain's Constitutional Court, voiced strong concerns on Monday regarding external pressures that the court has faced from various influential groups, including political, media, and economic sectors.
During his appearance on Los Desayunos del Ateneo, he indicated that the legitimacy of the court is being increasingly questioned, a situation he described as disconcerting.
Conde-Pumpido noted that the court is actively working on multiple cases regarding the amnesty law, specifically indicating there are not just one but thirty different processes at play, which include challenges to its constitutionality and petitions for legal protection from individuals not yet affected by the law.
He emphasized that the court is managing an extensive workload with the goal of delivering a verdict on the amnesty law before the summer.
Furthermore, he expressed concerns about what he perceives as criminal actions against the court, while lamenting the overwhelming influence of powerful opinion groups on its operations.
He underscored that the court is functioning effectively with a team of twelve distinguished jurists and that its selection process ensures a wide representation of legal perspectives.
Conde-Pumpido remarked on the timeliness of the court's rulings, pointing out that while the quality of their judgments remains high, the polarizing rhetoric against the court could hinder their work.
He highlighted that decisions made by the Constitutional Court cannot be reviewed by ordinary courts in Spain.
He also commended Spain's Supreme Court for dismissing criminal complaints against Constitutional Court judges, affirming that charges of misconduct cannot apply to them.
Regarding the legal challenge against the amnesty law brought forth by the Popular Party (PP), Conde-Pumpido stated that preparations for a ruling on this case are well advanced, with oversight from Vice-President Inmaculada Montalbán and a dedicated legal team tasked with meeting forthcoming deadlines.
As the first case to be resolved, it will set a precedent for the subsequent rulings on related matters.
In response to questions about implications for pending cases and potential actions from the Supreme Court following the Constitutional Court's ruling, Conde-Pumpido indicated he could not comment on hypothetical scenarios.
He noted that since 2017, the Constitutional Court has issued over one hundred judgments related to the Catalonia independence process, reaffirming the legitimacy of previous Supreme Court decisions.
On the topic of the contentious ERE case in Andalusia, he affirmed respect for the jurisdictional independence of all courts.
He described the ongoing discussions within the court as preparatory deliberations on legal issues not previously addressed.
The situation has generated speculation about how new questions could arise late in ongoing judicial processes.
Conde-Pumpido also addressed perceived media speculation, particularly regarding internal documents from the court, emphasizing a commitment to calm and rational deliberation within the institution.
During his appearance on Los Desayunos del Ateneo, he indicated that the legitimacy of the court is being increasingly questioned, a situation he described as disconcerting.
Conde-Pumpido noted that the court is actively working on multiple cases regarding the amnesty law, specifically indicating there are not just one but thirty different processes at play, which include challenges to its constitutionality and petitions for legal protection from individuals not yet affected by the law.
He emphasized that the court is managing an extensive workload with the goal of delivering a verdict on the amnesty law before the summer.
Furthermore, he expressed concerns about what he perceives as criminal actions against the court, while lamenting the overwhelming influence of powerful opinion groups on its operations.
He underscored that the court is functioning effectively with a team of twelve distinguished jurists and that its selection process ensures a wide representation of legal perspectives.
Conde-Pumpido remarked on the timeliness of the court's rulings, pointing out that while the quality of their judgments remains high, the polarizing rhetoric against the court could hinder their work.
He highlighted that decisions made by the Constitutional Court cannot be reviewed by ordinary courts in Spain.
He also commended Spain's Supreme Court for dismissing criminal complaints against Constitutional Court judges, affirming that charges of misconduct cannot apply to them.
Regarding the legal challenge against the amnesty law brought forth by the Popular Party (PP), Conde-Pumpido stated that preparations for a ruling on this case are well advanced, with oversight from Vice-President Inmaculada Montalbán and a dedicated legal team tasked with meeting forthcoming deadlines.
As the first case to be resolved, it will set a precedent for the subsequent rulings on related matters.
In response to questions about implications for pending cases and potential actions from the Supreme Court following the Constitutional Court's ruling, Conde-Pumpido indicated he could not comment on hypothetical scenarios.
He noted that since 2017, the Constitutional Court has issued over one hundred judgments related to the Catalonia independence process, reaffirming the legitimacy of previous Supreme Court decisions.
On the topic of the contentious ERE case in Andalusia, he affirmed respect for the jurisdictional independence of all courts.
He described the ongoing discussions within the court as preparatory deliberations on legal issues not previously addressed.
The situation has generated speculation about how new questions could arise late in ongoing judicial processes.
Conde-Pumpido also addressed perceived media speculation, particularly regarding internal documents from the court, emphasizing a commitment to calm and rational deliberation within the institution.
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