The Minister of Justice, José Antonio Nieto, stated this Wednesday his hope that the Spanish Government and the State Attorney General's Office will fulfill their obligations to the territories, act objectively, and treat all citizens fairly, regardless of where they live. This statement follows a request made on Monday for 45 prosecutors to be allocated to Andalucía.
“"I hope that this time the Government of Spain and the State Attorney General's Office will comply with the territories, act with objectivity and treat each citizen equitably, wherever they live, anywhere in Spain."
Nieto considers this request "reasonable and logical," not aimed at confrontation, but at preventing Andalucía from being marginalized or receiving less than its due. He emphasized that this demand will extend to the allocation of judges and any governmental decisions affecting the community.
The minister criticized bilateral negotiations, advocating for a table where all autonomous communities are represented, can debate freely, and make collegiate decisions. This stance was reaffirmed at the mixed commission meeting held at the Superior Prosecutor's Office with representatives from the State Attorney General's Office, where the Andalusian Administration formally recorded its request.
“"Enough of bilateral negotiations. We want a table where all autonomous communities are represented, where there is free debate, where everyone presents their arguments, and where collegiate decisions are made. Not one-on-one, not bilaterally."
Andalucía's request aims to secure a number of prosecutors commensurate with its population and needs, especially after an agreement was reached to assign 35 new prosecutors to Catalonia. Nieto highlighted that Andalucía has almost a million more inhabitants than Catalonia, more than double the territory, and a greater number of pending cases in the courts, justifying its demand for equity.
