Madrid, 27 November 2024 – The Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences of the Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) has hosted today a highly relevant conference entitled "Facing a 21st Century Justice", which took place in the Graduation Hall of the Departmental Building between 12:00 and 14:00. The event generated great expectations, managing to fill and even exceed the expected capacity.

The Conference was organized by the Department of Constitutional Law, under the coordination of the Professor of Constitutional Law, Pablo Fernandez de Casadevante, in collaboration with the Dean's Office of the Faculty, chaired by the Dean, Maria Enciso Alonso-Muñumer.

Exceptional speakers

The event featured a panel of speakers of the highest level, whose academic and professional prestige contributed to the success of the Conference:

• Mr. Rafael Catalá Polo: Former Minister of Justice and Partner at Carles Cuesta Abogados.
• Mr. Juan Carlos Campo Moreno: Former Minister of Justice and Judge of the Constitutional Court.
• Mr. Enrique Arnaldo Alcubilla: Professor of Constitutional Law at the URJC and Judge of the Constitutional Court.

The round table was moderated by the Professor of Constitutional Law at the URJC, Mr. José Manuel Vera Santos, who guided the interventions with great skill and dynamism, allowing for an enriching exchange of ideas and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing justice in the 21st century.

A day presided over by the Dean

The Dean of the Faculty, Maria Enciso Alonso-Muñumer, chaired the event, highlighting in his opening speech the importance of reflecting on the role of justice in a changing society, characterized by global challenges such as digitalization, sustainability and the protection of fundamental rights.Our Faculty continues to be a meeting point for constructive debate, bringing our students and teachers closer to the key figures of Law and promoting critical and transformative training.“, said the Dean during her speech.

A high-level debate on the challenges of modern justice

During the conference, speakers addressed key issues such as the modernisation of the judicial system, the need for a more agile and citizen-friendly justice system, and the challenges associated with the implementation of new technologies in the judicial field. The interventions generated a rich debate, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges posed by the transformation of justice in the context of the 21st century.

Great reception and participation

The expectation generated by this event was such that the Graduation Hall was filled to capacity, reflecting the great interest of the university and professional community in the topic addressed. Students, teachers and law professionals participated actively, making the Conference an overwhelming success and an example of the URJC's commitment to academic excellence and reflection on current issues.

Commitment to the future of justice

With this type of initiative, the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences reaffirms its role as a reference in the analysis and discussion of the major challenges facing Law in the 21st century. This Conference is a clear example of the commitment of the Rey Juan Carlos University to the training of future jurists and the generation of knowledge relevant to society.