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Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Luis Corderoexpressed concern about the possibility of using constitutional charges to remove ministers from the High Court, particularly in matters affecting Sergio Muñoz, Angela Vivanco and Jean Pierre Matus. Cordero warned that if they were used for this purpose, these actions would destroy the country’s institutional system.
In an interview with Meganoticias, Cordero said: “It would be difficult for me if a constitutional accusation was used to expel a minister from the Court for a decision or a set of decisions of jurisdiction that happens within the context of a valid interpretation of the law. “. The minister emphasized that these accusations should be evaluated according to the merits of the alleged facts, and not as a way to remove judges for reasons unrelated to their jurisdictional activities.
Crisis in the justice system
Cordero also mentioned what he considers to be one of the most important crises in Chile’s justice system since its return to democracy, pointing out that it involves not only judges , but also prosecutors, lawyers and, therefore, people’s confidence in the application. the law and in equality before him.
“This crisis affects judges, prosecutors, lawyers, and, therefore, behind that people have a legitimate concern about how the law works, how the law is applied involved, if we are equal before the law “, he stressed the Secretary of State.
Cordero noted that the Public Ministry has been working diligently on the investigations since this case arose and they expected to receive more unfavorable news in the future.
The case of Sergio Muñoz
In particular, Cordero mentioned the position of Minister Sergio Muñoz, president of the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court, who was noted for his work on environmental issues, social rights management, health, free competition and regulated industries . However, some political sectors have questioned his decisions, which have raised rumors of a possible removal attempt through a constitutional impeachment.
The minister emphasized that it would be inappropriate to use the accusation as a means of political revenge. “The case of Minister Muñoz is a different situation so far. Indeed, it is a matter that has been brought before the Court. It was reported on and thrown away. “He questions the facts on which this complaint is based, but what would be very difficult for me, honestly, is that a constitutional charge was used to expel a minister from his “Court for a decision or a set of jurisdictional decisions,” said Cordero.
Independence of powers at risk
The minister asked that the use of constitutional charges to remove judges based on their jurisdictional decisions would seriously threaten the independence of the judge. “I hope that the constitutional accusation is appreciated, both in terms of Minister Vivanco, and Minister Matus, who is also accused, in terms of the merits of the facts that have been given to him in that accusation, and that they are no longer used as methods or to expel judges for other reasons,” concluded Cordero, stressing the importance of the integrity and autonomy of judicial institutions to preserve the country.
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