Spain's Constitutional Court has upheld a controversial amnesty law that pardons over 300 Catalan separatists tied to the failed 2017 independence bid. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hailed the decision as beneficial for national unity and stability. The law, supported by Sanchez's Socialist Party and two Catalan parties, has been challenged by the conservative People's Party, which asserts it's unconstitutional. The ruling was narrowly decided, emphasizing that such amnesties can be constitutionally valid when addressing exceptional situations. Despite the court's support, opposition remains vocal about its implications for democratic principles.
"Amnesty is not banned by the Constitution, and its adoption, when it responds to an exceptional situation and a legitimate public interest, may be constitutionally admissible."
"This is magnificent news for Spain," Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told reporters, adding that the amnesty served "to guarantee Spain's unity as well as our development and prosperity."
PP leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo denounced the amnesty as "a corrupt transaction of impunity in exchange for power" and "an attack against the separation of powers."
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