Galician Judges Protest Legal Reforms, Citing Threats to Independence

Galician Judges and Prosecutors Stage Protest Against Legal Reforms Galicia, Spain – On June 11th, 2025, a significant work stoppage took place in Galicia as judges and prosecutors demonstrated their discontent with the government's proposed legal reforms. The protest, involving five out of seven judiciary associations, lasted ten minutes and took place outside courthouses across the region. The demonstration highlights growing concerns about the potential impact of these reforms on the independence of the judicial system. The protest organizers argue that the proposed changes to the Organic Law of the Judiciary and the Organic Statute of the Public Prosecutor's Office are highly detrimental and do not address the real problems facing the justice system. "These measures gravely affect judicial independence, don't respond to any social demand, and don't contribute to solving the true problems of justice," stated one of the protest organizers. They fear these reforms will increase the risk of political influence and weaken the rule of law. The ten-minute stoppage served as a visible demonstration of the judiciary's collective concern. While a short-term action, it underscores a deep-seated anxiety about the future of an independent judiciary in Galicia. The associations involved have not ruled out further action if the government does not respond to their demands. The situation remains tense, and further developments are expected.