Spanish police union JUPOL demands judge retract over Begoña Gómez's bodyguards

JUPOL demands the judge retract over the flight risk of Begoña Gómez

The police union JUPOL has called it «outrageous» that the investigating judge entertained the possibility that Begoña Gómez's bodyguards might assist in a potential escape. In a statement released this week, the organisation urged the magistrate to retract his ruling, arguing that the hypothesis is unfounded and discredits the police force.

The controversy erupts as the investigation into the vvife of Spain's Prime Minister is still ongoing. The judge reportedly considered, among the precautionary measures, the possibility that the officers assigned to her personal security could facilitate her leaving the country. JUPOL maintains that this speculation is an «outrage» and that officers carry out their professional duty regardless of any political loyalty. «We will not allow the integrity of our colleagues to be called into question», union sources said.

The organisation points out that bodyguards are subject to a strict protocol and that their role is to protect, not to assist in hypothetical escapes. The judge, for his part, stands by his position, which has triggered an exchange of accusations between the union and the Ministry of the Interior. JUPOL points directly at Minister Marlaska, whom it holds responsible for a «climate of suspicion» towards the police.

However, not all voices in the debate agree. While some analysts consider the request for a retraction reasonable, others argue that the judge is acting prudently by preventing any possible obstacle to the investigation. The final decision now rests with the magistrate, who must decide whether to uphold or amend his ruling. With tensions rising, the case looks set to drag on.