Supreme Court Overturns Sanction Against Judge for Owning Production Company

Spain's Supreme Court Rules Against Judicial Sanctions for Outside Business Ventures. A recent ruling by Spain's highest court has overturned a sanction imposed on Judge Vázquez Taín for his involvement in an audiovisual production company. The General Council of the Judiciary had previously suspended the judge for ten days, citing a conflict of interest. However, the Supreme Court found no incompatibility between the judge's business activities and his judicial duties. "The Supreme Court has given reason to the judge," reports G24 Noticias. This decision has sparked debate about the appropriate boundaries for judges' professional activities outside their judicial roles. The ruling emphasizes that the mere ownership of a business does not automatically constitute a conflict of interest, provided there is no direct involvement in managing the business that could compromise the judge's impartiality. The decision is significant, as it could influence future cases involving similar situations.