The former head of the UCO denounces that the former director of the Guardia Civil asked him to take a low profile in the investigation against David Sánchez, the president's brother, and described a police report as malicious. This testimony reveals a direct interference in judicial independence. It is not an isolated rumor; it is a pattern where political power tries to guide the hand of those who should be blind. The citizenry watches as the rule of law wavers.
Digital shielding against interference in judicial processes 🛡️
From a technological perspective, the solution lies in case management systems with immutable traceability and restricted access via blockchain. Platforms like Hyperledger or Ethereum allow recording every action of an agent or judge on a blockchain, impossible to alter without leaving a trace. Additionally, using AI to detect pressure patterns, such as sudden changes in the pace of investigations or unauthorized access to files, can alert supervisors. End-to-end encryption in internal communications prevents selective leaks. This is not science fiction; it is an architecture already being tested in courts in Estonia and the Netherlands to ensure that justice does not receive external orders.
Survival manual for judges: how to dodge uncomfortable suggestions 😎
Faced with pressure, the modern judge should carry an emergency kit: sunglasses for selective myopia, a walkie-talkie with silent mode to ignore calls from superiors, and an app that translates suggestions of prudence into their true meaning: slow down, stop, or shut up. But since there is no app to stop a politician in a hurry, the best thing is to remember that justice is not a team sport; there is no playing low profile here. Either that, or start investigating those who make suggestions, which is usually more effective than taking a low profile.