The judicial seat in Sort was established in 1834 but was later abolished by a Francoist decree on November 11, 1965. Since then, judicial matters for the area have been centralized in Tremp, forcing residents to travel long distances. Signatories including Anna Azamar and Agustí López argue this restoration is a matter of reparative justice.
Slow justice is not justice, and distant justice is not justice either.
The petition highlights the historical right of the Pyrenean capital to host its own court. Supporters of the move, such as historian Josep Maria Bringué, state that bringing justice closer to citizens is essential in mountainous regions where geography complicates access to public services.
