Comments along the short lines after the blog post “Wibes – a crime scene?”
It has been interesting to experience a glimpse of a mafia eldorado. But it is awful to understand the consequences of this malign cancer similarity in one of the best societies on the earth, just because of a poorly regulated law system. But how can it be that Spain has come to deserve a “stamp” like a mafia eldorado? A parliamentary-democratic and semi-federal monarchy where the head of state is a monarch.
By Anne Solheim
I personally think it is straightforward to understand – if you have history, management, and leadership knowledge. But to focus more on that here is to go too far. Those interested in looking into this the easy way recommend following the corruption case where King Juan Carlos I is the focal point. These days, that issue is being processed in the Spanish Ministry of the Interior. The same “place” in public Spain, where the Wibes case can get its entrance. Because it was considered to be so large that it is there where it belongs.
Cause? Policía Local could not take the case. Too extensive, they said. For the same reason, the Guardia Civil could not take it either. Then the next level is Policía Nacional. And then the next step in this “game” is such that a lawyer MUST be on the court. And that road Queens wanted to explore.
Queens wanted to test Spain’s law and justice system to learn something that could support our focus area: Skill development for entrepreneurs. As we see it just now, this law system has become a method for efficiently conducting corruption. And the fact is, this is in a country where the person who has been “in the driver’s seat” in the development of democracy, including the law system – after the fall of a corrupt dictator – is himself under investigation for corruption. Conclusion: Interesting for Queens to take a closer look at and evaluate “some” correlations too.
This case may have triggered some fascinating points in different areas, including how a modern society can use those to start a reform – if the will is part of the consciousness of the government and parliament.
A lot is superbly good in Spain. The people are lovely, warm, friendly hospitable. In short, a place that is good to be. Democracy is evolving. So laws exist, to the highest degree. However, the law and justice system processes give a strong impression of ineffectiveness that is dangerous for a democracy.
By the way, wonder why the law system is like it is because the health system is super-efficient. We think the best in the world. But the same efficiency clearly does not apply to the juridical one in Spain.
It is always a reason for everything. And, in this case, it is obviously not about a lack of competence in conducting efficient systems in modern society. But as mentioned, those with a bit of history, management, and leadership knowledge will understand why.
Experience about the Wibe case Queens has under scrutiny is that deadlines, set in the form of law, are a problem. They are short. So short that, in this context, they can quickly go out of date before it is possible to get a lawyer in action. If the summer holidays come between – as in this case – the “rape” can suddenly become “a non-issue.” In addition, litigation in the courts is perpetual, not least costly – if issues at all get so far that they can be initiated before deadlines set the bar for that option. Not only that, authorities, such as The Spanish Ministry of the Interior, do not usually admit procedural errors directly either. Then it must go to court with a lawyer. And opportunities for obstruction in all parts of the law system are well established. So, the cost/benefit effect in an overall picture will be clarified before deciding to take the case to court – or not. There are different options, so we are not there yet.
The knowledge of the blockage in the juridical system is at an “ABC level” for mafia businesses – which plays high on these conditions and more. And when it comes to the Wibes case, which Queens are considering promoting, as in most cases in the justice process, it can take years. But, for the time being, which way this case will take is not yet decided. This blog post only shows a type of status now – in the middle of the mafia eldorado. So, The Wibes case is currently ongoing at the pace the judicial system allows.
If something relevant shows up, we will provide an update if it is appropriate.
