"Mutuas" should not be public law Entities. Commentary on the decision of the Supreme Court (Administrative Litigation Chamber) of 1 June 2016

Abstract

Las "mutuas", to continue providing high quality services they offer, need: 1. Full management and government autonomy, especially with regards to competition, to improve the services offered to employers and workers and be more effective, bringing greater benefit to society. 2. The real protagonists should be associated employers, so it is necessary to encourage their participation, introducing elements of transparency and responsible governance and clarifying the rules of management of "patrimonio histórico". 3. Economic aspects, especially in relation to economic performance, surplus, professional contingencies funds and regeneration of "patrimonio histórico".