Venezuela Approves Reform of the Organic Law of Community Peace Justice to Strengthen Participatory Democracy

President Maduro emphasized that this reform seeks to bring the judicial system closer to the common citizen and empower the people in their communities Nov 12, 2024 Photo: VTV Canal8

November 12, 2024 Hour: 7:15 pm

Rodríguez also expressed his satisfaction with the participation of the people in the consultation process for the approval of this law, affirming that “we are certain that this Law will be fundamental for the territorial process and the revolution of the Judicial Power.”

During an ordinary session of the National Assembly (AN), the Partial Reform Project of the Organic Law of Community Peace Justice was approved in its second discussion, marking a significant step toward strengthening participatory democracy in Venezuela. The law, which consists of 64 articles and a final provision, aims to consolidate community spokespersons as the foundation of Popular Power.

The president of the AN, Jorge Rodríguez, highlighted the importance of this reform, stating that it “partially replaces the old structures of justice administration with a peace system established in the Communes.”

During the debate, representatives from various communes, such as the Socialist Faith Commune and the Hugo Chávez Frías Commune, were present to receive the reformed document. “The approval of this Law reflects the commitment of the AN to strengthen community peace justice and promote an inclusive and participatory democracy in Venezuela,” Rodríguez concluded.

President Nicolás Maduro also commented on the approval of the law, congratulating the deputies for their efforts: “I congratulate the deputies of the National Assembly for approving the Partial Reform Project of the Organic Law of Community Peace Justice, which will allow us to advance in the steps toward the territorialization of the justice system.”

Maduro emphasized that this reform seeks to bring the judicial system closer to the common citizen and empower the people in their communities: “Ever closer to the common man and woman, in their community, empowering the people to continue consolidating participatory democracy.”

The president also called for progress in the election of peace judges in communities, emphasizing the need to build a “true, inclusive, and inviting democracy for national peace.” This reform presents itself as a crucial step toward greater citizen participation in judicial processes and in building the social fabric of the country.