The Increase in Complaints and Protection Orders in La Rioja
Recently, the president of the TSJR, Javier Marca, presented the annual report for 2023, highlighting the significant increase in complaints of gender violence and protection orders in La Rioja. During his presentation, Marca described the year 2023 as a period of lights and shadows, highlighting the increase in pendency, but also mentioning the decrease in cases being processed in certain judicial bodies, such as the Provincial Court.
Needs in the Judicial Plant
Despite the achievements of the Riojan Justice, the president of the TSJR expressed the need for an eighth Court of First Instance in Logroño and the creation of the third position of Magistrate in the Social Chamber of the TSJR. These needs were communicated to the president of the regional government and the president of the Parliament of La Rioja, with the hope that the Ministry of Justice will take action in this regard.
Relevant Figures
During last year, the 37 Judges and Magistrates in La Rioja resolved 26,444 cases, which represents 12.5% less than in 2022. This decrease is mainly attributed to the strike of the Lawyers of the Administration of Justice and the work stoppages. Justice officials. These events, together with the increase in cases filed, have contributed to a significant backlog, with 23,044 matters pending at the end of 2023, 42.4% more than in 2022.
Performance of the Provincial Court
The Provincial Court has managed to resolve a greater number of civil and criminal matters, with a 13.0% decrease in the pendency, thanks to the work of the sixth Judge who joined the collegiate body in 2022.
Floor Clauses, Competitions and Litigation and Crime Rates
The Courts of First Instance 6 and 7 of Logroño have resolved a total of 4,888 cases regarding floor clauses and general contracting conditions since 2017, with an overall resolution rate of 96.8%. In addition, a significant increase has been observed in the number of tenders submitted. Regarding litigation and crime rates, La Rioja continues to show low rates compared to the national average, which positions it as one of the safest autonomous communities.
Gender, Family and Minor Violence
La Rioja has experienced a 10.1% increase in complaints of gender violence over the past year, with a total of 338 women needing protection. In the family and minor area, a similar number of cases filed has remained compared to the previous year.
