Interview with Ms. Verónica Vymazal Bascopé, Family Court Judge in Osorno

Abstract

The interview with Osorno family court judge Verónica Vymazal Bascopé discusses her career in the judiciary and her involvement with the National Association of Judges, highlighting the organization’s role in professional representation and in the public debate on the judiciary.

The interviewee identifies the reform of the judicial governance system—aimed at strengthening judicial independence—as a central challenge.
In the context of family law, she analyzes the social perception of her work, emphasizing the need to improve access to justice—especially in rural areas with connectivity issues—and highlighting the value of technological tools implemented during the pandemic. She also examines the system’s structural limitations, particularly regarding the enforcement of rulings and the availability of institutional resources for the effective protection of children and adolescents.
The interview also addresses gender issues within the judiciary, highlighting persistent inequalities and the effects of remote work on the distribution of workloads. Finally, it raises the need to review the judicial career path, strengthen decentralization, and improve training and professional development mechanisms, with the aim of moving toward a more equitable, efficient, and accessible judiciary.