Margarita Rios FarjatMinister of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN), launched a call for discuss the wage gap between the Judiciary and the Legislative.
The member of the highest court of our country requested that a consensus is reached on this topic, this jointly between the three powers.
The Minister’s proposal Margarita Rios Farjat It is in response to comments made by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), who has insisted on the issue of the economic perceptions of the members of the SCJN.
Margarita Ríos Farjat asks to discuss the difference in salaries between the Judicial and Legislative Branches
Margarita Rios Farjat On Sunday, September 8, he called for an important discussion on salaries between the Judicial and Legislative branches.
This after the SCJN minister recognized that there is currently a difference in the salaries they receive as members of the Judiciary.
Farjat Rivers He insisted that there are no inconveniences for the Federal Judicial Council (CJF) can make adjustments in the matter, since he reiterated that it is necessary reach an agreement in tune with the demands of society.
This situation should apply both to ministers who are currently in office, as well as to those who are already retired.
“The entire Court, both active and retired ministers, should find a way to balance what society demands, adjusting salaries for the future, but also retirement benefits for which the Constitution does not establish an amount or duration.”
Margarita Rios Farjat
Margarita Ríos-Farjat, holder of the SAT (Isaac Esquivel / Cuartoascuro)
Margarita Ríos Farjat reiterates the independence of the Judiciary, but calls for consensus between branches
Margarita Ríos Farjat said that although in 2009 a reform to constitutional article 127 was approved, which establishes that no public official should earn more than the national president, There is also independence between powers.
He asserted that in this regard it is not a question of the SCJN overstepping its functions, but rather the high court made use of his autonomy.
This is because the Judiciary analyzed the characteristics, knowledge, threats and everything related to each position that the profiles to be chosen entail. This included a fair remuneration for it.
He stressed that while the independence of the Judiciary is not a reason to abuse it, it is not feasible. cancel its functions as an autonomous body.
He therefore reiterated the importance of reaching an agreement between the three branches of government regarding the definition of remuneration that is in line with the functions performed by the members of the SCJN.
“I do not believe in mistreating active or retired public officials, and although strict supervision of their duties must be maintained, I do not believe in forcing them to supplement their living expenses with second jobs or, worse, with undue favors after their appointment.”
Margarita Rios Farjat
Ríos-Farjat reaffirms autonomy (Moses Paul/Cuartoscuro)
2024-09-09 07:21:30