A judges' association has requested the judicial governing body to investigate the possible installation of listening devices in judicial premises. The request comes after statements in a trial where suspicions of espionage in a magistrate's office or communications were mentioned. If these facts were true, they would affect fundamental rights and compromise judicial independence.
Surveillance technology: microphones, cameras, and hidden networks 🕵️
Modern espionage systems include directional microphones, radio frequency devices, or communication interception software. In a judicial environment, their detection requires technical sweeps with spectrum analyzers and signal detectors. Computer networks and telephone lines are also examined for unauthorized devices. The presence of such equipment in courthouses would constitute a serious breach of confidentiality and integrity of legal proceedings.
Good thing the robes can't be heard dragging along 😂
Because while we're at it, they could install microphones in the bathrooms and record even the sighs of relief at the end of a trial. Or better yet, in the coffee machines, where more verdicts are brewed than in the courtrooms. If there are spies, at least they should share the recordings with the lawyers, saving them the interrogations. Of course, then they shouldn't complain about the bad judge jokes.