Marbella dazzles with OKDIARIO’s 2nd Legal Conference: a forum for power, reflection and the future.
Under the golden skies of the Costa del Sol and the discreet luxury of the Hotel Don Carlos, OKDIARIO’s Second Legal Conference has become a showcase for legal intelligence and the most acute institutional debate. Over two intense days, top-level prosecutors, judges, magistrates and lawyers have sparked conversations about the transformation of the Spanish judicial system.
The agenda left no hot topic untouched: from pending judicial reforms to procedural delays, the media’s influence on trials and the role of the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The highlight was the conviction of the Attorney General, which was confirmed during the conference.
At the table on criminal justice, there was frank discussion of macro-cases, procedural guarantees and the desire for agility without sacrificing impartiality. In the debate on media trials, magistrates and lawyers wondered how to balance media pressure with the serenity of the judicial process. The presence of lawyers Koldo García and José Luis Ábalos was noteworthy. Another hot topic was the impact of Europe, especially the Amnesty Law and the relevance of the decisions of the Court of Justice of the EU in relation to national sovereignty.
Figures such as Eligio Hernández, former Attorney General, gave powerful speeches on transparency and integrity, reminding us that ‘access through competitive examination shapes character’ in the judiciary. At the same time, Francisco Espinosa, president of the New Association of State Lawyers, among others, advocated radical changes to democratise the Public Prosecutor’s Office: that its head should not report directly to the Government.
At the institutional level, Manuel Ruiz de Lara, magistrate and spokesperson for a judicial platform, called for more investment to revitalise the judicial career. For their part, media lawyers Beatriz Uriarte and Luis María Pardo reflected on the most high-profile trials, emphasising the need for professionalism, serenity and the delicate use of the media.
A powerful closing statement: Inda speaks out in favour of the rule of law
The closing ceremony was led by Eduardo Inda, who did not shy away from political debate: he denounced a democratic setback, questioned the practices of those in power and celebrated recent judicial decisions such as the Supreme Court’s control over the government. ‘The most important thing in a democracy is the rule of law,’ he claimed, sending a firm and hopeful message: the law must continue to prevail so that Spain remains a democracy.
Elegance and reflection in a unique setting
Beyond legal rigour, the conference was an exclusive experience: debates in bright rooms, informal meetings by the sea, lunches to the rhythm of the Mediterranean. Marbella was not only an idyllic setting, but also a symbol: the place where institutional tradition and the aspirations of modern law converge.
After this second edition, the OKDIARIO Legal Conference is no longer just a forum, but a fundamental platform for shaping the future of law in Spain. It has consolidated its identity: a space where in-depth analysis, criticism and collaboration go hand in hand, without losing its brilliance or ambition.
