CATALONIA --- Early day motion 774 - PROSECUTION OF THE SPEAKER OF THE CATALAN PARLIAMENT - UK Parliament

Early day motion 774 - PROSECUTION OF THE SPEAKER OF THE CATALAN PARLIAMENT - UK Parliament

 

Early day motion 774

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PROSECUTION OF THE SPEAKER OF THE CATALAN PARLIAMENT

• Session: 2016-17

• Date tabled: 07.12.2016

• Primary sponsor:
  Kerevan, George

• Sponsors:
  

  • Ferrier, Margaret

  • Williams, Hywel

  • Durkan, Mark

  • Chapman, Douglas

  • Saville Roberts, Liz

That this House notes with concern the decision of Catalonia's High
Court to proceed with the prosecution of the Speaker and President of
the Catalan Parliament, Carme Forcadell, for allegedly violating Spanish
law by allowing a parliamentary debate on altering the Spanish
constitution, specifically on holding a referendum on Catalan
independence; further notes that if found guilty, Ms Forcadell could be
subject to debarment from public office and a personal fine; believes
that, regardless of the constitutional legalities involved, to take
steps to potentially remove and fine a Speaker for facilitating a debate
in an elected chamber is regrettable and sets a dangerous precedent
that could undermine public support for the democratic process; voices
concern at the exceptional speed at which the case against Ms Forcadell
is being pursued; and urges the Spanish government to reconsider the
prosecution and to seek a resolution of its disagreements with members
of the Catalan Parliament through mutual dialogue.