Prosecutors warn of uneven protection and technical flaws in anti-violence bracelets across Spain
The latest report from the Fiscalía General del Estado highlights persistent territorial gaps and operational problems in the GPS bracelet system meant to protect women from gender-based violence.
In its newest Memory, the Fiscalía General del Estado reiterates that the anti-maltrato bracelet programme suffers from serious operational dysfunctions, even as budget allocations rise. It notes that a victim’s or perpetrator’s location—down to postal code or province—directly influences both the court’s decision to impose a bracelet and its day-to-day effectiveness, with GPS signal lapses still common. The document also urges the creation of a more consistent, adequately funded forensic assessment system for gender-based violence, citing wide variations in the presence and staffing of Unidades de Valoración Forense Integral across autonomous communities.
Extremadura exemplifies the gap: Badajoz faces resource shortages and delayed forensic opinions, while Cáceres delivers reports in 7-10 days. The Fiscalía acknowledges some progress but stresses that territorial inequalities and usage shortcomings persist, affecting victim protection nationwide.
