Divergences in the perception of crime
Recently, the relationship between the Ombudsman, Esther Giménez-Salinas, and Aliança Catalana has once again been the subject of debate due to their different views on crime in Catalonia. In a parliamentary session, Orriols, mayor of Ripoll, expressed her disagreement with the Ombudsman’s proposals, which defended the importance of visiting prisons to better understand deprivation of liberty.
A call to attention about the victims
Giménez-Salinas called for visiting prisons as a means to understand the realities of the penal system, suggesting that a greater understanding of criminals can lead to a better solution to social problems. However, Aliança Catalana has answered this perspective with an invitation to focus on the victims, wondering how many times the syndica has visited the families who have suffered serious crimes.
Criticism of the bond policy
The pro-independence party has railed against what it sees as an overly lenient approach to criminals. In its X profile, Aliança Catalana has expressed that Giménez-Salinas’ approach focuses too much on the rehabilitation of criminals, leaving aside the needs and rights of victims. This criticism reflects a growing sentiment among various sectors of society that are calling for a stronger response to crime.
Historically confronted
This tension is not new; it is rooted in previous incidents, such as the accusations of irregularities in the registration in Ripoll, in which the Ombudsman played an active role. This action was perceived by Aliança Catalana as an alliance between its political rivals, such as PSC, ERC and Junts, at a politically delicate moment.
Perspectives on the future of criminal policy
With the debate on the tightening of the penal code ongoing in both Parliament and Congress, voices calling for a change in the approach to penal policy are growing louder. The question of how to address crime, balancing public safety with human rights and the needs of victims, remains one of the most controversial in Catalonia.