Criminal Procedure Reform in Spain: Prosecutors Take the Lead

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This episode explores Spain’s upcoming overhaul of its 143-year-old criminal procedure law, shifting control of criminal investigations from judges to prosecutors. Set to take effect in 2028, the reform introduces a new “guarantee judge” role, strengthens the independence of the Attorney General’s Office, and limits the use of popular prosecution. We discuss how this aligns Spain with modern European justice systems and what it means for judicial balance and accountability.