A few strike days of the collective Attorneys at the Ministry of Justice demonstrated that they could paralyze judicial activity. The results of these strikes were mixed with different pursuits across the country. However, they found great support in the state. Indices higher than 90% from approximately 175 professionals who make up the staff of this body. Thirteen jurisdictions of Alicante. The pulse of the group before the Ministry of Justice increased even more as three professional associations came together after this Friday. indefinite strike from January 24. A measure with unforeseen consequences, because in previous strikes judicial lawyers have made it clear that if they stop, the courts will also stop. And they insist that the Government is responsible for the harm done to the citizens, not they, for refusing to negotiate with them.
one. What are the lawyers of the Ministry of Justice?
Justice Administration lawyers, formerly called forensic secretaries, are a Single Superior Legal Bodynational in nature, fulfilling its functions with authority character. Just like judges and prosecutors, they belong to A1 group civil servants.
2. What are your duties in the courthouse?
they are responsible Judicial Office address. Its functions range from regulating business, to giving public confidence in the different procedural acts, and to the point that without his signature, anything in a case can be null and void. Other duties are statistics and streamline and streamline the process.
3. When and why were the powers of the secretaries extended?
Forensic lawyers since 2009, take on new roles until then it was in the hands of the judges. The aim was to free the judges to concentrate on prosecuting and sentencing, and to put the organization of work in the hands of the secretaries. In contrast, with the recording of the hearings, they were freed from having to be present at the hearings so that they could focus on these new tasks.
Four. What are your new duties?
reform 2009 and gave much more powers to judicial lawyers. civil and criminal orderwhere they are no longer limited to promoting procedures, but instead making decisions that end those procedures, decrees closing payment transactions (small claims), foreclosures or business litigation settlements, among others. Even the law authorizes them. celebrate weddings.
5. Why were the salaries not adapted to the new situation?
Reforms came that expanded the duties of court clerks. full economic crisisThe Public Administration is subject to strict cut policies and limitations on public spending . Management asked the group to wait for times when the economic situation was more favorable, but there was no increase.
6. How much money is requested from the Ministry of Justice?
The Justice Administration Attorneys group believes that some of the fees will incur a cost to the Administration. 27 million About 13 of that will have to be used for replacements that weren’t paid until a few months ago and are currently 80% done.
7. Why was the strike restarted after mid-year cuts?
The Justice Administration Lawyers group had already held several days of strike last April, but the layoffs were called off after an agreement was reached with the Justice Department. after summer the conflict is revived While confirming that the Treasury vetoed the agreed salary increases and there were no budget allocations.
8. Is the strike just an economic issue?
Former court clerks are demanding recognition of their right to possess. own and independent collective bargainingAs well as institutional respect for agreements signed with Justice. The group ignores the allegations, accusing the Ministry of not having an interest in reaching an agreement.
9. Why is the unemployment rate higher in the province?
The follow-up figures for the strike days of last November and December in Alicante province were well above the national average. in the state average 93% versus 73% in Spain. Adding to the collective’s problems is the fact that the workload in the province is much higher than in other parts of the country due to the volume of registered cases.