Case of Altsasu

Youngsters from Altsasu ask for the recusal of Concepción Espejel

Youngsters from Altsasu ask for the recusal of the magistrate Concepción Espejel because of her affinity with the Civil Guard, given that she is married […]

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Breaches:

Politicisation of justiceRight to a fair trial

First day of trial at the National High Court against the eight youngsters from Altsasu accused of terrorism for injuries and threats to members of the Civil Guard

The events took place during a bar fight involving two off-duty Civil Guard officers and their respective partners. The Prosecutor ‘s Office requests a 62 […]

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Breaches:

Neutrality of the Prosecutor's OfficePoliticisation of justicePrison regimeRight to a fair trial

The National High Court sentences the youngsters from Altsasu to between two and thirteen years in prison

They are sentenced for the crime of causing injury, public disturbances and threats aggravating the situation with abusive language of superiority and hatred given that […]

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Breaches:

Neutrality of the Prosecutor's OfficePoliticisation of justicePrison regimeRight to a fair trial

Carmen Lamela is appointed judge of the Supreme Court’s Second Chamber and the daughter of Manuel Marchena is unlawfully accepted in a public tax position

The until then instructing magistrate at the National High Court, Carmen Lamela, is known for controversial decisions with significant political consequences, such as taking on […]

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Breaches:

Politicisation of justice