The head of the legal profession in Reus has highlighted several aspects causing apprehension in the daily operations of the judicial system. Among the most notable issues are the approval and adaptation of the new judicial power reform law, the imminent launch of the second social court in the city, and the worrying situation regarding the use of Catalan in proceedings.

According to his statements, the Reus judicial system is in a state of

a reality that was already brought to the attention of the High Court of Justice of Catalonia. This saturation is attributed to a volume of incoming cases that exceeds the resolution capacity, leading to constant accumulation. The recent entry into force of Law 1/2025, designed to improve efficiency, has, paradoxically, exacerbated the problem.

The lack of consultation with legal operators during the drafting of the new regulations has been a point of criticism. The representative of the legal profession regrets that the experience of professionals in the sector was not taken into account. Furthermore, he pointed out the tendency to create laws that later prove unconstitutional, citing the controversial

law as an example. The lack of budgets is considered a crucial factor directly affecting the judicial system and other essential public services.

Regarding the use of Catalan, data shows a significant setback. The percentage of sentences in Catalan in Catalonia has dropped from 15%-20% in 2019 to 6%-7% currently, a figure consistent with data from the Department of Justice. The spokesperson emphasized that the use of Catalan in justice

and that its normalization depends more on the habits of professionals and citizens than on regulatory changes. Despite this decline, the linguistic promotion policies of the Generalitat have shown progressive growth between 2021 and 2025.