- Jun 22
Spanish judge faces disciplinary review after suggesting police escorts could help PM’s wife flee
The Spanish judicial council has referred Judge Juan Carlos Peinado’s comments about police escorts potentially aiding Begoña Gómez’s flight to a disciplinary promoter, after the judge opened an oral trial against the prime minister’s wife.
- Jun 11
Spain's Congress recognises prison officers as law-enforcement agents in cross-party deal backed by 324 votes
The reform, long demanded by unions, gives prison staff presumption of veracity, injury compensation, specialised training and data protection. Only ERC and EH Bildu voted against the bill.
- Jun 1
Police officer investigated for pushing a 68-year-old retired teacher to the ground during an education strike protest in Valencia
Spain's National Police have opened a disciplinary case against an officer who violently pushed a 68-year-old retired teacher to the ground during a protest in Valencia, as an indefinite education strike enters its fourth week.
