Dominican Jurist Calls for Stronger Guarantees in Judicial Reform

Jurist Jorge Prats Advocates for Strengthening Guarantees in Dominican Republic's Judicial Reform Draft Santiago, Dominican Republic – Jurist Jorge Prats recently participated in a panel discussion at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in Santiago, focusing on the "Criminal Process, Constitutional Justice, and Judicial Power." During his intervention, Prats expressed a positive outlook on the recently proposed legislative draft for judicial reform, highlighting key aspects. "The inclusion of the principle of judicial effectiveness and the minimum vital in the new draft is a significant step forward," stated Prats. He emphasized the importance of these principles for a more effective and equitable justice system. He further highlighted the importance of "procedural autonomy" as being crucial for a more participative justice system. However, Prats also voiced some dissenting views, stating that "certain guarantees in the text need to be reinforced." He did not specify which guarantees require reinforcement, but his comments suggest a need for further scrutiny of the draft before its final approval. Prats's insights provide valuable perspectives on the ongoing judicial reform process in the Dominican Republic, underscoring the need for a balanced approach that ensures both efficiency and the protection of fundamental rights.