Context and message of the news
As we promised last week, we continue to report on the development of events related to the disagreements between the prosecutors of the second chamber of the Supreme Court and the attorney general. This situation has generated great interest and is being followed closely by many people.
Disagreements between prosecutors and the attorney general
The four prosecutors responsible for the sentence for October 1 expressed their concerns regarding the application of the amnesty law. In a written statement, they argued that the embezzlement for which some pro-independence leaders had been convicted could not go unpunished. They asked the Attorney General to issue a written order to set the guidelines to be followed.
Statement of the Attorney General
Last Friday, the Attorney General issued a statement on the matter. He confirmed that the amnesty law was to be applied to all crimes related to pro-independence. However, this decision did not satisfy the prosecutors, who demanded the holding of a general meeting of the Prosecutor’s Office to clarify the position.
Decision of the general meeting of the Prosecutor’s Office
The General Board of the Prosecutor’s Office met on Tuesday to discuss this issue. After a close vote, it was decided that the amnesty should apply for all crimes, as previously noted by the Attorney General. This decision also includes the terrorism charge that is being investigated in the Supreme Court for the Puigdemont and Wagensberg members and in the National Court.
Position of the State Attorney’s Office
The State Attorney’s Office has also taken a position in the same sense, coinciding with the decision of the general meeting of the Prosecutor’s Office.
Next steps and uncertainty
Despite this decision, there is still uncertainty about the future of this issue. It remains to be seen what will be the position of judge Marchena, president of the second room. His pronouncement will be key to determine if the amnesty law is applied as established by the prosecutor’s office or if a contrary decision is taken that could be appealed to higher authorities in the international arena.
Other developments
In addition to this issue, there are other relevant developments. For example, Judge Aguirre has announced a new investigation against Puigdemont and Mas for the crimes of embezzlement and treason in the framework of the alleged Russian conspiracy. This resolution imputes 13 people and a period of three days has been given for the parties to present their appeals.
conclusion
In summary, the development of events related to disagreements between prosecutors and the prosecution continues to generate interest and uncertainty. The decision of the general meeting of the Prosecutor’s Office to apply amnesty for all crimes related to pro-independence has generated various reactions and there are still other issues pending resolution. We will continue to report on this situation in the coming days.