The strike of judges and magistrates in defense of their function against a constitutional reform has unleashed uncertainty. Despite the conviction in favor of legality, the new administration has not obeyed judicial orders, raising doubts about respect for the rule of law. The current judiciary seems to have lost the battle.
The decision not to comply with a district judge's ruling on a judicial reform shows a serious disregard for judicial orders. This has created difficulties in accessing justice and raises concerns about the consequences of the constitutional reform. Despite this, the intention behind the reform is questioned, and an improvement in the justice system is expected.
In light of the imminence of non-compliance with a favorable ruling, judges may resort to international instances. The need for organization and transparency in the selection process of new judges and magistrates is emphasized to avoid corrupt influences. Lawyers and civil society are key in this process.
A call is made to avoid malfeasance and to ensure an honest and effective judicial system. Dialogue between judges, magistrates, lawyers, and civil society is crucial to build a system that defends legality and avoids corruption in judicial activity. The lack of productive dialogue hinders progress towards a model of popular justice.
