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BOE-A-2026-2952 ·9 February 2026 ·Organic Act critical
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Section 1 of the Provincial Court of Alicante to handle exclusive jurisdiction over violence against women from 10 February 2026

The Agreement of 27 January 2026 modifies the specialisation of Section 1 of the Provincial Court of Alicante, granting it exclusive jurisdiction over cases of violence against women, in accordance with Articles 80.3, 82, and 82 bis.2 of Organic Law 6/1985. This change takes effect on 10 February 2026 and represents a reallocation of competencies regarding the protection of vulnerable women.

In 2 key points

  1. Section 1 of the Alicante Provincial Court will have exclusive jurisdiction over violence against women cases (art. 80.3, 82 y 82 bis.2 LO 6/1985)
  2. The change comes into force on 10 February 2026 (disposición final)

How it affects those involved

Litigants in violence against women cases must bring their claims before Section 1 of the Alicante Provincial Court from 10 February 2026. Judicial administrations in other courts must redirect these cases. Legal professionals must update their guidance regarding sectoral jurisdictions. Victim support advisors must provide information on the new point of legal access.

Lifecycle

2026-02-09PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-02-10Into forceComes into force (Entrada en vigor (nota del analisis oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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