President of the Court Joan Perarnau confirmed that this year's schedule includes complex cases involving money laundering, drug trafficking, and the l'Aldea cooperative. The high volume of work is causing significant delays, leading to the systematic application of 'undue delays' in sentencing.
“"We must promote vocations in the university field."
To address the backlog, authorities have announced the arrival of 91 new judges for Catalonia this year. Local officials are specifically requesting reinforcements for criminal and social courts in Tarragona, Reus, and Valls to ensure the justice system can function effectively.
Construction of the new Justice Forum in Tarragona is expected to begin in mid-March. This facility will unify various court offices currently scattered across the city, aiming to modernize the judicial infrastructure over the next two years.
