European Court of Justice Ruling on Amnesty Law Sparks Calls for Immediate Implementation The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a ruling on Thursday that provides a clear legal endorsement for the Spanish amnesty law, triggering immediate demands from both the Catalan government and the Spanish administration for the judiciary to apply … Read more
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) is set to deliver a series of preliminary rulings today that hold significant implications for the legal landscape surrounding amnesty laws in European Union member states. While the court’s deliberations often focus on procedural compliance and fundamental rights, the outcomes are expected to clarify the extent to which national … Read more
The application of Spain’s amnesty law for leaders involved in the 2017 Catalan independence referendum remains in a state of procedural flux, with the Supreme Court serving as the ultimate arbiter despite upcoming guidance from the European Court of Justice (TJUE). The TJUE Ruling and the European Context On July 16, the Court of Justice … Read more
Catalonia’s Amnesty Law: Why Half the Cases Are Still Pending—and What’s Next By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport June 10, 2025 | Updated June 11, 2025 A protest in Barcelona’s Plaça de Catalunya during the 2017 independence referendum. Many of those arrested remain entangled in Spain’s amnesty law implementation. Photo: Àngels Almirall/ARA Barcelona, Spain — … Read more