Spanish Constitutional Court criticizes Supreme Court amnesty interpretation

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The Spanish Constitutional Court has issued a draft report criticizing the Supreme Court's interpretation of the amnesty law. President Cándido Conde-Pumpido argues that the Supreme Court's decision to exclude embezzlement from the amnesty's scope is “manifestly contrary to the spirit and purpose of the law.” This ruling could facilitate the return of former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont to Spain.

In a separate judicial development, Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has retired from the judiciary at age 72. His tenure was marked by the high-profile investigation into Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Madrid Prosecutor's Office has criticized Peinado's handling of the case, describing his procedural speed as “not usual, habitual, or normal” and stating it is “not desirable nor acceptable to bypass professionals.”

Additionally, Judge Santiago Pedraz of the National Court has accepted Beatriz Biedma as a harmed party in the investigation regarding the alleged ‘Leire Díez plot.’ Biedma, the judge who investigated David Sánchez, claims she was the target of a professional discredit campaign and potential threats from criminal groups.

Entities

Begoña Gómez · Consejo General del Poder Judicial · Constitutional Court of Spain · Félix Bolaños · Juan Carlos Peinado · Pedro Sánchez · Santiago Pedraz · Supreme Court of Spain

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[● 2 SOURCES] Judge Santiago Pedraz accepted Beatriz Biedma as a harmed party in the Leire Díez investigation. www.levante-emv.com · www.larazon.es
[● 3 SOURCES] The Madrid Prosecutor's Office criticized Judge Peinado's speed and handling of proceedings in the Begoña Gómez case. www.deia.eus · www.laregion.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] Judge Peinado ordered the opening of oral trials against Begoña Gómez and Cristina Álvarez. www.periodistadigital.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Constitutional Court's president argues the Supreme Court's interpretation of the amnesty law regarding embezzlement is contrary to its intent. www.elmundo.es · www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodecadiz.es
[● 2 SOURCES] Judge Beatriz Biedma claims she was targeted by a campaign to discredit her during the David Sánchez investigation. www.levante-emv.com · www.larazon.es
[● 3 SOURCES] A draft report from the Constitutional Court suggests the Supreme Court's ruling on embezzlement excludes cases central to the amnesty law. www.elmundo.es · www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodecadiz.es
[DISPUTED] Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has retired from the judiciary at age 72. www.periodistadigital.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Minister of Justice Félix Bolaños requested further investigations into Judge Peinado through the CGPJ.