The union attributes this situation to a lack of structural staff and the use of "temporary patches" that fail to address the root cause. This deficiency directly impacts the efficiency of judicial procedures, leaving many individuals in legal limbo.
While the public service operates with only half its required staff, the Administration has opted to outsource services. According to the union, 263,075.65 euros have been allocated to contracting private reports in Tenerife for the 2024-2025 period.
The cost of just twelve of these reports would cover the annual salary of a public employee, whose workload would be greater than that of external consultants.
Resolution 490/2026 details that 75 reports have been paid to the company Godoy Consultores y Auditores SL, at an average cost of 3,507.67 euros each. Intersindical Canaria criticizes that this investment could cover the annual salary of a public employee, who would also manage a higher volume of work than external consultants.
The shortage of specialists has severe consequences in sensitive areas such as Gender Violence, where the deficit in the Comprehensive Forensic Assessment Unit (UVIF) hinders the protection of women and children. In family matters, technical paralysis can prolong the separation of minors from their families. Furthermore, in criminal proceedings, the lack of experts can lead to the statute of limitations expiring on crimes, and in Juvenile Justice, delays contribute to reoffending.
The union states that Law 4/2015 on the Statute of the Victim is "dead letter" in the islands, as specialized human support has been replaced by virtual information offices that do not offer the comprehensive advice required by current legislation. This situation is exacerbated during a period of high migratory pressure, with the Administration ignoring warnings from the Prosecutor's Office and maintaining chronic vacancies in social and psychological intervention areas.
Given this "systematic abandonment," IMLCF professionals demand job stability, a specific training plan for the forensic area, and authorization for external training with payment of corresponding allowances, to ensure quality care for vulnerable groups such as minors and people with disabilities.
