{"id":240740,"date":"2026-07-24T09:04:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T09:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-pp-requests-the-leire-case-judge-to-prohibit-civil-guard-leadership-from-directing-the-uco-during-ongoing-proceedings\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T09:04:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T09:04:27","slug":"the-pp-requests-the-leire-case-judge-to-prohibit-civil-guard-leadership-from-directing-the-uco-during-ongoing-proceedings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-pp-requests-the-leire-case-judge-to-prohibit-civil-guard-leadership-from-directing-the-uco-during-ongoing-proceedings\/","title":{"rendered":"The PP Requests the &#8216;Leire Case&#8217; Judge to Prohibit Civil Guard Leadership from Directing the UCO During Ongoing Proceedings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<div class=\"visual__image image-initial-width\"><picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<h2>PP&#8217;s Demand for Leadership Changes in the Civil Guard During the &#8216;Leire Case&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>The People&#8217;s Party (PP) has officially requested the National Court judge overseeing the &#8216;Leire D\u00edez case&#8217; to restrict the leadership of the Civil Guard from exerting any power over the Central Operational Unit (UCO) amid ongoing investigations.<\/p>\n<h3>Allegations Against Civil Guard Officials<\/h3>\n<p>In a formal submission revealed by Europa Press, the PP highlighted that current commanders, including Civil Guard Director Mercedes Gonz\u00e1lez and Deputy Operational Director Manuel Llamas, are accused in the case. These officials maintain authority over the UCO, which is under investigation, raising concerns about potential interference in the inquiry.<\/p>\n<h3>Proposed Precautionary Measures<\/h3>\n<p>The PP proposes several precautionary measures to safeguard the integrity of the investigation. They are advocating for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prohibition of Power<\/strong>: A complete ban on Gonz\u00e1lez and Llamas from exercising any command, supervision, or evaluative powers over the UCO.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confidential Procedures<\/strong>: Preventing them from initiating or processing confidential files related to the case, ensuring that sensitive information does not fall into the wrong hands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access Restrictions<\/strong>: Limiting their access to documentation, systems, and communications regarding the investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These measures are deemed crucial to avoid any retaliatory actions against agents involved in the case, especially given the challenging nature of the investigation.<\/p>\n<h3>The Risk of Retaliation<\/h3>\n<p>The PP asserts that there is a concrete risk of retaliation against UCO agents who have testified about alleged pressures from their superiors. The ongoing position of Gonz\u00e1lez and Llamas in the hierarchy may conflict with their responsibilities in the investigation, thus hampering the proper functioning of justice.<\/p>\n<h3>Previous Criminal Charges and Reactions<\/h3>\n<p>Both Gonz\u00e1lez and Llamas have faced allegations of administrative prevarication and obstruction of justice. The PP argues that the protection of judicial procedures is essential, noting that despite their status as accused, both officials continue to hold their command positions without administrative action against them.<\/p>\n<h3>Accountability and Calls for Broader Investigations<\/h3>\n<p>In a parallel request, the PP is pushing for the investigation to extend to Leonardo Marcos, the previous director of the Civil Guard, whom they allege played a role in pressuring UCO officers. They emphasize that the systematic actions of the Civil Guard&#8217;s leadership require comprehensive scrutiny.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>As the &#8216;Leire D\u00edez case&#8217; unfolds, the request to curtail the powers of Gonz\u00e1lez and Llamas reflects a critical step towards maintaining the integrity of the investigation. The PP\u2019s concerns highlight the challenges faced in ensuring the protection of judicial procedures and the need for impartiality in the scrutiny of high-ranking officials. The judge, Santiago Pedraz, now faces the task of balancing administrative duties with the need to uphold the integrity of the justice system.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PP&#8217;s Demand for Leadership Changes in the Civil Guard During the &#8216;Leire Case&#8217; The People&#8217;s Party (PP) has officially requested the National Court judge overseeing the &#8216;Leire D\u00edez case&#8217; to restrict the leadership of the Civil Guard from exerting any power over the Central Operational Unit (UCO) amid ongoing investigations. 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