Spain Grants Amnesty to Nine Protest Defendants
The Spanish Supreme Court gave amnesty to nine people. They were convicted of protests and disobedience. This follows a ruling from the European Court of Justice.
The court’s decision affects individuals involved in the 2017 Catalan independence movement. Roger Torrent Leer, a former Catalan Parliament President, was among those granted amnesty. The European Court of Justice previously supported the amnesty law. This ruling ends the legal responsibility of those convicted. It has implications for ongoing legal cases related to the movement.
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Highlights
Supreme Court Grants Amnesty
The Spanish Supreme Court granted amnesty to nine people convicted of public disturbances.
Related to Catalan Protests
The convictions were from protests after a court ruling about Catalan independence.
ECJ Supported the Law
The European Court of Justice supported the amnesty law.
Roger Torrent Included
Former Catalan Parliament President Roger Torrent Leer is included in the amnesty.
Legal Proceedings Affected
The decision impacts ongoing legal cases about the 2017 movement.