The meeting, held at the Il·lustre Col·legi de l’Advocacia de Tarragona (Illustrious Bar Association of Tarragona), addressed the challenges of the judicial system in protecting minors. The Minister of Justice and Democratic Quality, Ramon Espadaler, highlighted that "the best interests of the child are what truly bring us together" and emphasized the importance of advancing with "organizational changes" without necessarily waiting for legislative modifications. He also recalled that Tarragona is a "spearhead with the Barnahus".
For his part, the Minister of Social Rights and Inclusion, Raúl Moreno, stressed that the Department continues the "profound transformation of the child and adolescent protection system," aiming to strengthen prevention, improve the quality of care, and provide greater guarantees for children and families. The conference included presentations by the president of the Consell de l’Advocacia Catalana (Catalan Bar Association Council), Rogeli Montoliu.
During the conference, discussions focused on child protection mechanisms, the guarantee of minors' rights in judicial and administrative spheres, and the need to strengthen coordination among the various administrations and legal operators involved. Topics covered included the best interests of the child, comparative protection models, ongoing legislative reforms, the Barnahus model, procedural guarantees for minors, and the role of the duty lawyer in risk and abandonment proceedings.
The meeting is part of the events surrounding World Children's Day and has highlighted the importance of continuing to promote public policies that ensure the effective protection of children and adolescents, especially in situations involving protection systems, social services, and the administration of justice. The conference was organized by the Department of Justice and Democratic Quality, the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion, and the Consell de l’Advocacia Catalana, with the collaboration of the Il·lustre Col·legi de l’Advocacia de Tarragona.
