As part of a comprehensive plan for institutional refoundation, the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, presented the advances in the profound transformation of the justice system, and the directives issued to state security forces.
In matters of judicial reform, the Dignitary highlighted the implementation of the participatory process and the international support achieved: «A major national consultation on criminal justice reform is currently underway, designed to listen to everyone and which has the technical assistance by the European Union and collaboration with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.»
Concerning human rights guarantees and the strict observance of due process, the Head of State instructed the security agencies: «No individual may be detained without a judicial warrant, except in cases where a crime is being committed in flagrante delicto.»
Finally, regarding the review of the legal framework governing civic coexistence, the President outlined the steps to follow the approval of the new legislation: «Once the reform of the Law Against Hatred is enacted, the justice system must review the cases of individuals who have faced criminal prosecution under this instrument.»