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Spanish Senate Report Declares Proposed Francoist Association Reform Unconstitutional

The report cites violations of fundamental rights, legal vagueness, and risks of political misuse, leaving the reform's future uncertain as Senate deliberations loom.

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Pedro Rollán en el Senado.

Overview

  • The Senate committee's report criticizes the PSOE-backed reform for violating rights to association, equality, ideological freedom, and due process.
  • It warns the law unjustly targets Francoist associations compared to groups linked to other totalitarian regimes, creating unequal treatment.
  • The report highlights legal vagueness, noting a lack of clear criteria for dissolving associations and defining prohibited activities.
  • Civil courts are deemed inadequate for handling dissolution cases, raising concerns about potential misuse against political adversaries.
  • The reform's future is uncertain as the Senate prepares to debate amendments or potentially reject the measure.