The amnesty decision
The Spanish judiciary has taken the decision to pardon the forty-six policemen investigated for the 1-O charges in Barcelona. This decision has generated controversy and has been criticized by several sectors.
Reactions and arguments
The majority union of the Spanish police, Jupol, has shown its support for the amnesty decision. According to the union, the actions of the police were justified to maintain public order and public safety during 1-O.
Criticism and controversy
However, there has been criticism of this decision, as it is argued that the actions of the police officers exceeded the necessary limits of severity to be considered crimes against moral integrity and human rights. In addition, it has been highlighted that the amnesty has not absolved many activists who had already suffered State repression.
The embezzlement letter
Another issue that has generated controversy is that the judiciary still has the possibility of using embezzlement as a charge to prolong the judicial process. This has been seen as a way of prolonging the agony and stalling amnesty.
Conclusions
The decision of the Spanish judiciary to pardon the police officers investigated for the 1-O charges in Barcelona has generated a strong debate and has highlighted the different positions regarding this issue.
