Spanish judges want to stop moving judges.
A Spanish lawyers' group has criticized the move of two judges from the Galician High Court. The judges blocked wind energy projects. The lawyers want an investigation into the transfers.
The Galician High Court moved four judges. The new president, Maria Azucena Recio, said it was for organizational reasons. The Judges and Lawyers for Democracy group says this is wrong. They believe it is because of pressure from the wind energy industry. The judges had stopped many wind farm projects.
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Highlights
Judges Transferred From Galician Court
Four judges from the Galician High Court were moved by the Administrative Chamber president.
PP and Business Criticism
The judges were criticized by the PP government and business interests.
Wind Farms Blocked Previously
The judges previously blocked numerous wind farm projects.
Lawyers Demand Investigation
A lawyers' association is asking for an investigation of the transfers.
Independence Concerns Raised
The Judges and Lawyers for Democracy claim the move violates judicial independence.