Isabel Perelló

Isabel Perelló is the President of the Consejo General del Poder Judicial (CGPJ), the governing body of the judiciary in Spain. She is currently newsworthy due to several recent controversies involving the CGPJ. Firstly, the CGPJ approved a salary increase for its members, including Perelló, despite their already high annual salaries, drawing criticism. Secondly, the CGPJ has been embroiled in a dispute with judicial associations regarding the application of occupational risk prevention laws to judges and magistrates, with the CGPJ initially excluding them. Finally, the CGPJ's Permanent Commission rejected a proposal to archive complaints filed against a judge by a government minister, ordering further investigation. These events highlight the CGPJ's role in judicial governance and its interactions with other branches of government and judicial associations, making Perelló's leadership position significant in the current Spanish political and legal landscape.