, along with other Peruvian authorities, participated in the ceremony to commemorate Male and Female Judges' Day on Friday.
This event took place at the Palace of Justice in the Peruvian capital, Lima.
The commemoration of Judges' Day on August 4 every year is given the fact that the High Chamber of Justice of Lima was implemented on that date in 1821 by order of liberator Jose de San Martin.
Once Peru had become independent, said institution replaced the Royal Audience of Spain, in charge of the so-called oídores (judges).
The High Chamber of Justice was made up of a chairman, eight members, and two prosecutors. Due to its characteristics and duties, this institution is considered the predecessor of the Supreme Court of Justice.
20th century
The celebration of this anniversary was institutionalized in 1971 by the Government of the then-called Revolutionary Military Junta, presided over by Juan Velasco Alvarado, via Decree Law No. 18918.
21sth century
In 2020, Judges' Day became Male and Female Judges' Day —in recognition of the work that magistrates do in Peru.
This was consolidated by means of an agreement by the Supreme Court of Justice, adopted in July of said year.
The Plenary Chamber of the Judiciary's highest instance made this decision in order to give a clear sign of the equity sought to be achieved at justice administration system organizations.