Interview with Justice Minister José Antonio Gómez:

What is the problem we face in Chile? We have a blurring of the roles of the judicial administration and the exercise of judicial authority

Abstract

The interview with Justice Minister José Antonio Gómez examines the main challenges and guidelines of public policy on justice in Chile. The Minister focuses his administration on strengthening a system that is more accessible, efficient, and geared toward protecting fundamental rights, highlighting the institutional transformation toward the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. Among the reform priorities, he identifies the modernization of the system for the care of children and adolescents, the improvement of prison policy with a focus on reintegration, the development of legal aid, and the comprehensive advancement of civil procedure reform.

He also highlights structural problems such as deficiencies in the systems for enforcing judgments, particularly in labor matters, and the need to improve coordination in public safety through territorial approaches. At the institutional level, he notes the tension between judicial functions and judicial governance, proposing a move toward more objective mechanisms for judicial evaluation and opening the debate on reforms to the governance of the judiciary.

Finally, it highlights the importance of consolidating an independent, modern judiciary focused on effective access to justice, while acknowledging recent progress in transparency, management, and engagement with the public.