Former Judge Warns on Design of Judicial Council Law

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 23, 2026 · Originally reported June 23, 2026 by Radio América Honduras

Former Supreme Court magistrate Jacobo Cálix urged broad public debate on a proposed Judicial Council law before Congress passes it, warning that if lawmakers appoint council members, political influence could erode judicial independence and merit-based selection of judges.

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