Spain's General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) has requested two additional magistrates and experienced court staff for Ceuta's courts, warning that the North African enclave's justice system is strained following a mass migrant crossing in late July.
The surge of arrivals from Morocco on July 30 and 31 triggered a sharp rise in casework. Between July 30 and August 5, courts opened 96 preliminary inquiries into deaths, 23 involving detainees, and 15 urgent proceedings. The following week brought 72 additional police reports involving detained or summoned individuals.
The CGPJ has asked the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Relations with the Courts for two interpreters and an urgent expert appraisal service, along with reinforcement of duty rosters at investigative and violence-against-women courts to handle alleged sexual offence cases. The proposed staffing plan includes a case manager, two procedural officers, and a judicial aide.