Tribunal Superior de Justícia de Catalunya (TSJC)

The Tribunal Superior de Justícia de Catalunya (TSJC) is the highest court in Catalonia, Spain, serving as the regional high court. It handles a wide range of legal matters within the Catalan autonomous community. The TSJC is currently newsworthy due to several recent rulings and ongoing legal proceedings. These include ordering provisional imprisonment for an adult and internment for a minor involved in a crime in Olot, instructing the Barcelona City Council to reverse restrictions on terrace hours in the Blai neighborhood, and being involved in the legal process surrounding a woman's request for euthanasia. Furthermore, the Parliament of Catalonia is appealing a TSJC ruling that eliminated the B2 Catalan language requirement for chauffeur positions. These cases highlight the TSJC's significant role in Catalan society, impacting criminal justice, local regulations, individual rights, and language policy.