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Barcelona trial of police officers regarding 2017 referendum

Overview

A trial has commenced in Barcelona involving four Spanish police officers accused of causing serious injuries during the October 1, 2017, independence referendum. The case specifically concerns Roger Español, who lost an eye due to a rubber bullet impact. Prosecutors and private accusers are seeking prison sentences of up to twelve or thirteen years, alleging “aggravated intentional injuries or torture,” though the defense seeks acquittal. Notably, the defendants are not covered by the recent Spanish amnesty law, as the law excludes acts resulting in the loss of an organ or sense.

During the proceedings, Catalan civil organizations, including Irídia, Òmnium Cultural, and the Assemblea Nacional Catalana, have denounced violations of linguistic rights and a lack of transparency. Legal representatives reported issues with court-appointed interpreters, noting instances where lawyers had to self-translate to avoid misunderstandings. Organizations also criticized restrictions on public access to the courtroom and limitations on media and citizen remote viewing, expressing concern that these obstacles hinder international human rights observers monitoring the case.

Entities

Irídia · Roger Español · Barcelona Court · Inipro · Assemblea Nacional Catalana

Timeline

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    Barcelona court to trial police officers over October 1 injury case

    A Barcelona court will trial four Spanish police officers for the injury of Roger Español, who lost an eye during the 2017 referendum. International human rights observers will monitor the proceedings.

Sources

324.cat · diaridetarragona.com · elnacional.cat · larepublica.cat · naciodigital.cat · racocatala.cat · reusdigital.cat · tarragonadigital.com · totbarcelona.cat · vilaweb.cat · vilaweb.com