The judges in Madrid are of the opinion that these measures, "because of their severity and because they affect the entire population, restrictively affect basic elements of freedom of movement, the right to family intimacy, and the right to assembly.
The court has responded to the appeal lodged by the Prosecutor's Office in the Balearics against the ruling of the Balearic High Court (by a majority of three judges to two) in support of the government's measures,
The decision of the Supreme Court would seemingly have immediate effect. The government had indicated that it would appeal a decision invalidating its measures, which - from this Sunday - still include limits as to the number of people who can gather socially. The government has asked the Balearic High Court for support for these limits. It remains to be seen if this support is given and if there is again referral to the Supreme Court, whose judgement was on the basis of lower numbers of people.
2 comments
To be able to write a comment, you have to be registered and logged in
The best news in a long time. It is ridiculous some local court decides over the most fundamental rights of Spanish citizens and residents. I will be driving around all night in joy! A slap in the face of our supreme leader Armengol. Excellent.
Brilliant news, the best I have heard in a long time it's about time somebody fought back against the tyrants. Next thing the face nappies that achieve nothing!