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3mo ago

Ignacio Picatoste Sueiras Named President of Galicia’s High Court

His unanimous appointment signals a drive to modernize court operations with digital tools to enhance openness in Galicia’s judiciary.

Ignacio Alfredo Picatoste
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Ignacio Picatoste, en el centro, durante su nombramiento al frente de la Audiencia provincial de La Coruña, en 2019
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Overview

  • The CGPJ plenary unanimously confirmed his nomination on June 18 to lead the Tribunal Superior de Xustiza de Galicia after José María Gómez y Díaz-Castroverde opted not to run for a second term.
  • During his March hearing, Picatoste pledged to introduce empathetic judicial practices that avoid revictimization and to standardize procedures for faster case handling.
  • He has presided over the Audiencia Provincial de A Coruña since 2019 and served on the high court’s governing council since 2004, bringing two decades of leadership.
  • Picatoste’s career spans roles in courts at Lalín, San Sebastián, Ferrol and A Coruña, including significant work on gender violence cases.
  • The appointment reflects Spain’s push to implement new efficiency measures within the judiciary and strengthen public confidence in legal institutions.