Staff shortages in Reus trigger delays in new judicial reform

The General Council of the Judiciary identifies structural issues in Reus following the implementation of new instance courts.

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The General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) has reported that Reus is experiencing structural delays due to a lack of staff following the launch of the new court system in January.

A report presented this Thursday highlights that while there is no nationwide collapse, specific locations like Reus and Galicia are struggling. In the case of the Baix Camp capital, the main hurdle is the insufficient number of civil servants to handle the new organizational structure.
The reform replaces traditional individual courts with instance courts, which group several magistrates together. However, judicial associations have warned about the difficulties of working with floating teams and IT glitches that hinder daily operations.
Additionally, the CGPJ approved a proposal by Minister Félix Bolaños to create 500 new judge positions. The council aims to coordinate with the Ministry of Justice to ensure these roles are assigned to the areas with the highest demand.