“Puig just valentine women because there are more crimes, more criminals on the street, and fewer courts to defend them.” This remark came from the PPCV campaign manager after a meeting with Vicente Mompó, head of the PP in Valencia province, Luis Santamaría, Justice spokesperson in Congress and the Senate, and Fernando de Rosa. Representatives from the six judicial parties in Valencia will be left without a gender-focused court starting January. The regional president, Carlos Mazón, could not attend the gathering.
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Barrachina said he wanted to extend the PPCV’s sympathy to Valencian women affected by sexist violence and to those still waiting for a new set of laws aimed at ensuring safety on the streets. He also recalled Maite, the woman who faced harassment, and noted that 16 members of the current Equality Ministry are facing accusations. He expressed support for all of them.
Banner
The campaign manager argued that the banner Puig would display should convey only one message: a feeling of sadness. He urged an apology for the failure to protect battered women and for maintaining a law that could release dozens of abusers who have already sought lighter sentences. He noted a 54 percent rise in sexual assaults in Valencia last year.
Additionally, Barrachina pressed Puig to apologize for the indiscriminate closing of nine courts across the country. The Valencian Community faces a situation that leaves women with reduced protection. More crime, more street criminals, and fewer courts to defend them.
PPCV continues to push for the Yes is Yes law and calls for Montero’s dismissal
PPCV plans to introduce initiatives in institutions and in every affected municipality to prevent further court closures. The Minister of Justice is expected to appear in parliament next week. Congress and Justice spokesman Luis Santamaría will question Minister Fernando de Rosa in the Senate.
Vicen Mompó, the PP’s provincial head in Valencia, emphasized that the issue is about women, not numbers or the sustainability of courts. He argued that essential services may sometimes seem unsustainable, but gender-based violence courts must be maintained. The government’s decision regarding these courts is hard to understand.
Double Victimization
Mompó stated that women in these municipalities will face double victimization due to the relocation process involved in joining the Justice Ministry. The discussion raised concerns about the timing of potential offender releases and the increased difficulty for victims to file complaints depending on where they reside. The situation imposes travel burdens and creates unnecessary obstacles. The demand is for the government to reconsider the measure and address this sensitive issue appropriately.
This policy change affects jurisdictions including Quart de Poblet, Carlet, Xàtiva, Moncada, Catarroja, Picassent, Villajoyosa, Novelda, and San Vicente del Raspeig.