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Madrid judicial system reforms and infrastructure

Overview

At the opening of the 2026 Judicial Year, the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM) reaffirmed its commitment to judicial independence and proposed ten measures to improve judicial functioning and reduce delays.

Following this, ICAM launched an institutional campaign to address severe delays within Madrid’s social jurisdiction, noting that some hearings are scheduled years after a lawsuit is filed. The association has called for a coordinated meeting with the Ministry of Justice, the Community of Madrid, the General Council of the Judiciary, and the High Court of Justice of Madrid to establish urgent measures.

In response to infrastructure needs, the construction of the Madrid City of Justice in Valdebebas is underway. This 653 million euro project aims to unify 26 dispersed judicial headquarters into a single complex. The High Court of Justice of Madrid and the Provincial Court are expected to be ready by 2027, while the second phase for lower courts and the Prosecutor’s Office is projected for completion in the summer of 2029.

Entities

Eugenio Ribón · Madrid City of Justice · Isabel Winkels · Isabel Díaz Ayuso · Community of Madrid

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Madrid judicial system faces delays amid City of Justice construction

    Madrid's legal system faces critical delays in social jurisdiction, prompting an ICAM campaign for urgent reform, while construction of the massive Madrid City of Justice complex continues toward a 2027 opening

  2. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Madrid Bar Association attends opening of the 2026 Judicial Year

    The Madrid Bar Association (ICAM) attended the opening of the 2026 Judicial Year, proposing ten measures to improve judicial efficiency and independence in Spain.

Sources

elcorreodeburgos.com · lasemainedansleboulonnais.fr · lawyerpress.com · moncloa.com · web.icam.es