Spain‘s Attorney General Emphasizes Equal Treatment Under Law Amid legal Proceedings
MADRID – Spain’s State Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, affirmed his commitment to submitting to the judicial process like “any other citizen,” despite facing legal proceedings himself. in a rare interview with RTVE, García Ortiz broke over a year of media silence to address the ongoing case and its impact.
The statement underscores a core tenet of the rule of law, especially relevant as scrutiny intensifies around the independence of the Spanish judiciary. García Ortiz acknowledged the personal and professional toll of the proceedings, scheduled for oral trial soon, but stressed, “I am not the person, I am the institution.” He declined to comment on whether the case compromised the prestige of the Supreme Court, citing a need for “institutional prudence.”
García Ortiz also defended the impartiality of the judiciary, stating he “can never express a criticism” of judges or the judicial system, as his role requires defending their independence. He highlighted a recent report delivered to King Felipe VI, concluding Spain remains “an extraordinarily safe country,” despite a slight increase in legal procedures and emerging global risks like organized crime.
