Shenon Critiques Judicial Activism and Legitimacy Issues

In a recent intervention, President Sofia Shenon tackled the proposals presented by Minister González Alcántara, asserting that political parties lack the legitimacy to challenge constitutional reforms due to their absence of legal personality. Within this context, the President emphasized that the Court should not act as a legislator and expressed concerns over the perceived political activism of the Supreme Court. She claimed that such activism could jeopardize the legitimacy of the Court, considering that several ministers have voiced opposition to the reform and might be influenced by personal interests. The discussion revolves around whether the ministers should refrain from participating in decisions that directly impact their positions. Shenon stated that the outcome of the vote should be awaited to evaluate any violation of constitutional and ethical principles by the Court. In this complex debate, the clash between popular will and judicial interpretation is evident, reminiscent of a chess game where each move by the ministers could alter the final outcome of the judicial reform.