The Minister of the Presidency and Justice, Félix Bolaños, confirms the agreement

The Minister of the Presidency and Justice, Félix Bolaños, has indicated in an interview with RAC1 that there will be an agreement on the amnesty law between the PSOE and Junts. This agreement has been approved by the two political formations after two weeks of intense negotiations.

The current text already covers all those charged with the process

Minister Bolaños has remarked that the current text of the amnesty law already covers all those accused of the pro-independence process. In addition, he emphasized that concrete talks are being carried out to reach a definitive understanding.

The turn of the PP on Carles Puigdemont

The minister has accused Alberto Núñez Feijóo of having ‘inoculated hatred’ in relation to the pacts between Pedro Sánchez and independence. Bolaños has stated that the PP would also have granted the amnesty if it had not been for Vox’s ‘dependence’ at the arithmetic level.

Objective: to cover all the people linked to the independence process

The minister emphasized that the aim of the amnesty law is to cover all the people who were linked to the independence process. In addition, he stressed the importance of ending all criminal, civil and accounting proceedings related to this issue.

Advancement in negotiations

The minister has indicated that there have been advances in the negotiations, but he has noted the importance of maintaining discretion so as not to interfere in the process. He has stated that if there is an agreement, it will be made public at the appropriate time.

The inclusion of everyone involved in the process

Bolaños has made it clear that the amnesty law will only fulfill its objective if it includes all the people who were involved in the independence process. He emphasized the importance of the rule being ‘impeccable’ to overcome all the obstacles that may come in its way.

The crime of terrorism

The minister has remarked that the crime of terrorism cannot be applied to the Catalan process. He affirmed that the judges are in charge of classifying the facts as a specific crime and emphasized that there was no terrorism in Catalonia. He has made it clear that it is the responsibility of judges and courts to make this decision.

Reversal of individual processes

The minister has emphasized that there are higher authorities that can reverse individual processes in progress. However, he avoided commenting on specific cases and emphasized that the amnesty law already includes all cases related to the independence process.

Contacts with Carles Puigdemont

Bolaños has not denied that he has been able to speak with Carles Puigdemont, but he has indicated that Pedro Sánchez has not had any direct contact with the leader of the PSOE.

Félix Bolaños assures that there will be agreement on the amnesty law

The Minister of the Presidency and of Justice, Félix Bolaños, has stated in an interview with RAC1 that an agreement on the amnesty law is foreseen between the PSOE and Junts, after this rule was overturned in the Congress of Deputies two weeks ago.

Negotiation in progress

Bolaños has emphasized that the talks to reach an agreement are underway, noting that the current text would already cover all those indicted for the pro-independence process.

Reactions on the turn of the PP

The minister has criticized the attitude of Alberto Núñez Feijóo for the alleged role of ‘dependency’ of Vox in the turn of the PP on Carles Puigdemont, accusing him of having ‘inoculated hatred’ in relation to the pacts between Pedro Sánchez and the independence

Aim of the amnesty law

Bolaños has stressed that the aim of the law is to cover all the people linked to the independence process and put an end to criminal, civil and accounting procedures, with the intention of building a ‘better Catalonia’.

Discretion in the negotiation process

The minister has emphasized the need for discretion so as not to interfere in ongoing negotiations, stating that if there is an agreement, it will be made public at the appropriate time.

Requirements of the standard

Bolaños has insisted on the importance of the rule being ‘impeccable’ to overcome the obstacles it may encounter in the approval process, assuring that the inclusion of all those involved in the process is essential to fulfill the objective of the law.

Statements on the causes for terrorism

In relation to terrorism cases, Bolaños has remarked that this term does not apply to the Catalan process, leaving the decision to the judges and courts, and avoiding to pronounce on individual processes in progress.

Reversal of individual processes

The minister has emphasized that there are higher authorities that can reverse individual processes in progress, without going into details about specific cases, although he has assured that the law already includes all the cases in the process.

Contact with Carles Puigdemont

Bolaños has not denied having spoken with Carles Puigdemont, but has indicated that Pedro Sánchez has not had any direct contact with the PSOE leader.