SpainThe Spanish Supreme Court's Judicial Council (CGPJ) faces criticism over the perceived excessive workload of judges and the inefficiency of its disciplinary measures. The council has been accused of relying on subjective assessments rather than objective data to determine judicial workloads. This issue has become a point of contention between different factions within the CGPJ, including conservative members aligned with the Popular Party (PP), President Isabel Perelló, and progressive dissenters like Carlos Hugo Preciado. A technical report was commissioned to scientifically assess the actual workload of judges, but it was ignored in favor of setting maximum workload thresholds based on perceptions rather than empirical evidence. Progressives expressed concern that this approach lacks scientific rigor and could undermine efforts to establish minimum work requirements for judges.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives, criticism from progressive judges and the decision by conservative members of the CGPJ to set workload thresholds based on perception rather than objective data. It does not exhibit clear bias toward either side, providing a balanced view of the debate.
