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Supreme Court of Spain

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the Kingdom of Spain. Originally established pursuant to Title V of the Constitution of 1812 to replace —in all matters that affected justice— the System ... Wikipedia
Composition method: Appointed by Monarch on selection by the General Council of the Judiciary
Established: April 17, 1812; 212 years ago
Judge term length: Appointed for life until retired at 70
Location: Palace of the Supreme Court, built on the site of the old Convent of the Salesas Reales, Madrid
Number of positions: 79 (in 2017, may change by Act of Parliament)