Overview
- On Nov. 12, Basque chief prosecutor Carmen Adán told Parliament that police show “a certain neglect” when probing possible child prostitution, assuming some cases are consensual.
- She said some victims are discouraged at stations from filing complaints when suspected offenders are under 14 and therefore not criminally liable.
- Adán reported 2024 increases in youth offenses involving property, drugs, sexual freedom and public order.
- On Nov. 13, Security Minister Bingen Zupiria called her assertions “very serious,” demanded rigor and urged her to bring specific files to regular meetings with the Ertzaintza.
- The Security Department took the remarks as directed at the regional police even though Adán did not explicitly name the force.