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Picatoste Takes Office at Galicia’s High Court, Pledges Empathetic Justice

His inaugural address outlined focused priorities of combating gender-based violence through modernization reforms that reinforce judicial independence.

Picatoste y Crespo.
Ignacio Picatoste, en su toma de posesión como presidente del TSXG. | E.P.
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Ignacio Picatoste, arropado por sus compañeros, durante la toma de posesión este martes

Overview

  • Ignacio Picatoste Sueiras formally assumed the presidency of the Tribunal Superior de Xustiza de Galicia on July 15, succeeding José María Gómez y Díaz-Castroverde.
  • He pledged to strengthen the fight against gender-based violence and expand protections for vulnerable victims throughout Galicia.
  • Picatoste called for an empathetic judiciary that responds to citizens’ real needs and urged judges to engage proactively in ongoing justice administration reforms.
  • He endorsed substantial organizational changes in the court system designed to streamline processes, enhance transparency and bolster efficiency.
  • The inauguration in A Coruña was presided over by CGPJ president Isabel Perelló and attended by key regional leaders, signaling broad support for his mandate.