Tribunal Constitucional

The Tribunal Constitucional (TC) is Spain's constitutional court, responsible for interpreting the Constitution and ensuring laws and actions comply with it. It's currently newsworthy due to its involvement in several high-profile cases. Recently, the TC ruled unanimously in favor of the Partido Popular, criticizing the Congress's Mesa for excessively prolonging amendment deadlines on a pandemic-related law, effectively blocking it. This highlights the TC's role in checking legislative power. Simultaneously, former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz and the Public Prosecutor's Office have appealed to the TC, seeking to overturn his conviction for revealing confidential information. Jessica, a mother who had her child taken away based on false accusations, has also brought her case to the TC. These cases underscore the TC's significance in safeguarding fundamental rights and reviewing judicial decisions. The TC's decisions have broad implications for Spanish politics, justice, and individual liberties.