In the current environment shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ernesto Díaz-Bastien advocates for a more prominent role of the legal profession in shaping legislative measures. He highlights how the crisis management has exposed a growing tension between individual freedoms and the restrictions imposed by governments, questioning the duration of the state of alarm and the legal battles between different levels of government and the courts.
Díaz-Bastien criticizes the lack of real influence of professional lawyer organizations at the beginning of the legislative process, which could prevent numerous issues by incorporating a broader view on the guarantees of rights and control of public power. He argues that the experience and knowledge of lawyers about social and legal dynamics could significantly contribute to the creation of more equitable and effective laws.
The entry suggests that, in Spain, the voice of lawyers is not heard with the attention it deserves by state institutions. Díaz-Bastien calls for a change in this perception, proposing that the contribution of the legal profession to the legislative process be valued and respected more, to improve legal responses to the pandemic and strengthen the democratic system.
