Telegram by Mariano Rajoy and Government's statement on the death of José Manuel Maza

Telegram from Mariano Rajoy to the widow of José Manuel Maza, Chief Public Prosecutor

"After hearing the sad news of the death of the Chief Public Prosecutor, José Manuel Maza, I wanted, in my own name and on behalf of the government, to express our deepest sympathies and affection to all his family and friends.

His death not only means the loss of an extraordinary Chief Public Prosecutor, but also of a leading jurist and public servant who devoted his life to the service of our justice system.

During his long and brilliant career, particularly as a judge in the Criminal Division of the Supreme Court, he left his mark in terms of independence and his calm doctrinal rigour, virtues that he also shone through in his mandate as Chief Public Prosecutor, with his professional commitment and in defence of the rule of law.

With all our recognition and gratitude, rest in peace".

Mariano Rajoy Brey
President of the Government

Government statement

The Government of Spain greatly regrets the death of the Chief Public Prosecutor, José Manuel Maza, and wishes to publicly acknowledge his career, which was devoted to public service.

José Manuel Maza was an extraordinary jurist who performed his various responsibilities with admirable professional excellence.

This work deserves full recognition due to his commitment during the difficult times that our country has gone through recently and which remain in the mind of all of us.

The government wishes to express its deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of José Manuel Maza, and remember him with the due recognition and gratitude that a great public servant deserves.

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