The permanent commission of the General Council of the Judiciary will meet Monday at 9.00 a.m. to assess whether to open disciplinary proceedings against judge Juan Carlos Peinado following remarks in his ruling about Begoña Gómez’s police escorts.
On Saturday, 20 June 2026, judge Peinado issued an 84-page ruling opening the oral trial against Begoña Gómez on four charges and imposing precautionary measures, including withdrawal of her passport.
In the decision the magistrate argued that “there is no doubt” the escort officers could assist in a flight “either on their own initiative or following orders from their hierarchical superiors”. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska lodged a complaint with the CGPJ, stating the words seriously question the professionalism of the security forces.
The National Police Directorate rejected the “speculative assessment” and defended the officers’ honour. Gómez’s defence also filed a separate complaint with the same body, alleging it learned of the rulings through the press rather than official notification.
The CGPJ permanent commission held an urgent meeting on Sunday and postponed the decision until Monday to allow an in-person debate.
