progressive Judges Association for Democracy (JJPD) has warned of the risks posed by complaints based exclusively on press reports in the context of the complaint filed by Manos Libres. begona gomezWife of President of the Government Pedro Sánchez.
The complaint has “highlighted the delicate relationship between justice, politics and the media”, the association said in a statement, which it considers “essential to find a balance”.
He says, “Although potential crimes should be investigated, press-based complaints should be prevented from becoming political weapons.” JJPDwhich also advocates “prosecution of those practices through which the criminal process is intended to be instrumentalized for spurious ends.”
Organization free hands has acknowledged that its complaint against Begoña Gómez for alleged crimes of influence peddling and corruption is based on journalistic information.
However the JJPD recognizes the “important” role of the media in society. Report and report irregularitiesspecifies that “they do not always have all the necessary elements for a complete and objective assessment.”
“The news may be biased, incomplete or even inaccurate,” says the Progressive Association, which warns that “there is a risk of damaging an individual’s reputation.” no solid evidence “Can affect the normal functioning of our democratic system.”
After highlighting “Important” tasks that judges perform The Association expresses its confidence in institutions and judicial independence, in the investigation of possible crimes and the protection of citizens’ fundamental rights.