Reports of organizational chaos at the Las Palmas Court of Instance

The CSIF union warns of heavy workloads and a flight of professionals from the capital's courts.

Judge's gavel on legal documents in a courtroom.
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Judge's gavel on legal documents in a courtroom.

The CSIF union has publicly denounced a state of organizational chaos at the Court of Instance of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, highlighting severe consequences for judicial services and the public.

The union has focused on the internal management of the courts, warning that the lack of stable criteria and a disproportionate workload are affecting both staff and legal professionals, including lawyers and solicitors.
According to data provided by the union, the support ratio has changed drastically. While previously two judicial assistants supported a small team, they must now handle a volume of up to 50 civil servants and 10 judges, creating what they describe as a toxic work environment.

"There is a genuine flight of professionals occurring, with vacancies being filled by temporary staff who sometimes lack sufficient experience."

a union spokesperson
The union has also criticized the reorganization of staff in the judicial offices of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. They claim that job assignments are not based on functional needs but on organizational convenience, further destabilizing the system.