CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE CIVIC PLATFORM FOR JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION'S RULE OF LAW REPORT 2023

Association formed by jurists and civil society professionals concerned about the politicization of the Spanish justice system. Its sole objective is the defense of the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary, in accordance with European and international standards.

It is a non-profit association, of a transversal, plural and absolutely independent nature from public authorities and political, trade union, business or any other kind of organizations.

As it is not a judicial association but a cross-cutting citizens' organization comprising not only judges, but also lawyers, university professors, as well as other jurists and citizens in general from civil society, it therefore has the advantage of being detached from corporate interests that lead others to hide significant data in the description of the problem of the lack of independence of the Judiciary in Spain. Promoted the "Manifesto for the depoliticization and judicial independence" supported by more than 1,400 Spanish judges. It has created the Observatory of Appointments, producing prestigious reports on arbitrariness and politicization in the appointment of senior judicial positions.

It is a pioneer in denouncing before international and European bodies the attacks on judicial independence in Spain through the discretionary appointments of high judicial authorities and members of the CGPJ and through certain legislative reforms that seek to limit the functions of the CGPJ or the control of the Judiciary.