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Andalusia transfers gender violence competencies to Vox
The political landscape in Andalusia is facing significant controversy following the decision to transfer key competencies regarding gender violence to the Vox party. This shift includes oversight of integral gender violence assessment units and the hiring of psychosocial staff, such as psychologists and social workers, for judicial teams.
Critics argue that this move is problematic because Vox has publicly denied the existence of gender-based violence, often characterizing it as an ideological construct. There are concerns that this administrative change could act as a deterrent for victims seeking to report abuse, especially given that Andalusia currently manages approximately 28,000 active cases.
While regional leadership maintains that mechanisms for victim protection will be reinforced and rights created, opponents suggest that the transfer of control over risk assessments, protection orders, and judicial psychosocial reports to a party that questions the specific nature of this violence poses a risk to the safety and legal certainty of women and minors.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Vox holds responsibility for integral gender violence assessment units and the hiring of psychosocial judicial staff. www.eldiadecordoba.es · www.europasur.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] There have been 36 women killed by partners or ex-partners so far this year in the region. www.eldiadecordoba.es · www.europasur.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The President of the Junta stated that gender-based violence kills and requires collective combat and protection mechanisms. www.eldiadecordoba.es · www.europasur.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The political party Vox denies the existence of gender-based violence. www.eldiadecordoba.es · www.europasur.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] There are approximately 28,000 active gender violence cases in Andalusia. www.eldiadecordoba.es · www.europasur.es · www.granadahoy.com