27 September 2018

Twenty-four officers under investigation for police violence during the 1 October referendum

Breaches:

The Seventh Examining Magistrate’s Court investigating the police violence during the 1 October referendum in Barcelona is now investigating two new National Police officers for their actions at several polling stations on the day of the referendum. This means there are now 24 National Police officers under investigation. The declarations will take place in November.

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When did this happen?

1 October 2018

The first anniversary of 1 October is held with protests and demonstrations called all over the country
29 September 2018

The ‘Holi Festival’ demonstration against Jusapol is held
27 September 2018

Twenty-four officers under investigation for police violence during the 1 October referendum
25 September 2018

Agreement between JxCat and ERC on how to manage the suspension of ministers prosecuted for involvement in the 1 October referendum
19 September 2018

Ramírez Sunyer admits that in 2017 he conducted investigations into the referendum after the High Court of Justice of Catalonia had previously denied it

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Baton charges and arrestsInvestigation of 1 October police violence

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