Impact Level: Notification

Locations Affected: Valladolid, Palma, Murcia, Bilbao, Málaga, Zaragoza, Seville, Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, Spain

Tracking Id: RINTP424237957

Description:

As per reports, on Wednesday (11 June), courts and tribunals across Spain are expected to witness a protest involving a ten-minute strike organized by members of the judiciary and prosecution services at 1200 hours local time.

Judges and prosecutors are expected to participate in this collective action at 1200 hours (local time) on Wednesday (11 June), during which a manifesto summarising their grievances will be read. The ten-minute strike is scheduled to take place outside judicial buildings and is expected to be executed simultaneously nationwide.

Background:

The initiative reflects growing dissatisfaction with recent judicial reforms introduced by the Spanish government.

The protest has been organised by three major judicial associations, Professional Association of the Judiciary (APM), Francisco Vitoria Judicial Association (AJFV), and Independent Judicial Forum (FJI), as well as two prosecutorial associations, Association of Prosecutors and the Professional and Independent Association of Prosecutors (APIF).

Impact:

• Temporary disruptions are expected in judicial activities, including potential brief delays in ongoing hearings or procedural matters during the scheduled 10-minute strike.
• Short-term access delays are expected for individuals attending legal appointments or proceedings around 1200 hours (local time) on Wednesday (11 June).
• Increased presence of legal professionals and potential onlookers may cause congestion outside judicial complexes in urban areas.
• Law enforcement agencies may be deployed around protest locations to ensure public order and manage gatherings. This may include temporary access control, deployment of crowd control units, and potential redirection of traffic or pedestrian flow, especially in high-density city areas.

Recommendations:

It is advised to monitor the situation closely, engage with official sources for updates, and plan for minor disruptions in legal proceedings. Advised to maintain caution while travelling near court zones between 1130 hours and 1230 hours (local time) on Wednesday (11 June), particularly in major cities like Malaga, Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville.

For official information and updates, visit the official website of the Ministry of Justice of Spain (https://www.mjusticia.gob.es).

Sources:
• https://www.elespanol.com/espana/tribunales/20250611/jueces-fiscales-paran-hoy-protesta-reforma-bolanos-plena-ofensiva-gobierno-socios-justicia/1003743798769_0.html
• https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5720871/0/jueces-fiscales-celebran-un-paro-este-miercoles-contra-las-reformas-bolanos-plena-tormenta-judicial-para-gobierno/