Regarding the most sensitive points, such as the extension of preventive detention, Martinez confirmed that after an in-depth analysis, the subcommittee decided to maintain several of these provisions as they are in the current CPP, due to the concerns expressed by different sectors.“I understand that the Criminal Procedure Code for next week will already be known in the plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies, in the hemicycle with great advances, great contributions and complying with the ruling of the Constitutional Court. Justice is evolving, it is in progressive growth, especially guaranteeing the fundamental rights of the citizen”, expressed Martínez.
You can also read: Congress and Government seek solution to procedural reform
From his side, the president of the Permanent Justice Commission Wandy Batista affirmed that they will comply with the established deadline and described the recent discussion sessions as “very fruitful“.“We called on the entire judicial system to make its services more efficient every day. Prompt justice and prompt dispatch must be imposed,” he said.
He pointed out that among the main agreements reached are:“It was perfected, things were corrected. We worked with science and with open minds to understand each actor’s point of view,” he expressed.
- Maximum process time: in ordinary matters, it remains at 4 years, as established by current regulations.
- Complex cases: although the Senate’s proposal suggested extending the term to 6 years, a consensus was reached to set it at a maximum of 5 years.
- Expert opinions and default: the procedures for carrying out expert opinions were reviewed and the default regime was widely discussed.
