SpainThe Permanent Commission of the Council General of the Judiciary (CGPJ) has decided by majority, including the vote of President Isabel Perelló, to forward two disciplinary complaints against Judge Juan Carlos Peinado to the Madrid High Court of Justice (TSJM). The complaints allege that Peinado may have committed minor disciplinary infractions related to disrespect and delay. According to legal sources, one of the complaints stems from a ruling by Peinado against Begoña Gómez, where he suggested that state security forces could assist in the escape of the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Promotor of the Disciplinary Action, Ricardo Conde, was initially asked to evaluate whether these expressions constituted a lack of respect, but progressive members along with Perelló opted for the TSJM to make the final determination. The decision considers a previous Supreme Court ruling that upheld a suspension of functions for a judge who used derogatory language toward Catalonia’s administration. Conservative judges opposed the decision, arguing that judicial decisions should not be subject to disciplinary review.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the disciplinary action against Judge Peinado through a lens that emphasizes potential misconduct involving political figures (e.g., the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez), suggesting possible bias against the judiciary. It highlights progressive alignment with the president of
