Federal Judges in Mexico Accept Exams of Trustworthiness Alfredo Mendez - La Jornada
go to original July 7, 2013

Mexico's federal judges are not opposed to undergoing a test of trustworthiness, including polygraph tests, provided they respect the dignity and human rights of the judges, said Juan Carlos Cruz Razo, a member of the Federal Judiciary Counsel.

While delivering a speech as part of the inauguration of the International Seminar on Anti-Corruption in Prosecution and Dispensing Justice, the official added that the Federal Judiciary has implemented control measures aimed at preventing acts of corruption among court officials beyond exams of trustworthiness.

“We are open to accountability”, said Cruz Razo. He added that “exams of trustworthiness are part of the judicial function and we aren't separate from them. I emphasize that we have never opposed or will oppose them, as long as they respect the human dignity, autonomy and independence of the judges.”

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MV Note: The Judiciary Counsel is the adminstrative body responsible for oversight and discipline of the federal judiciary. It's members are appointed by the Supreme Court.

Translated by Lindsey de Haan

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