Councillors back resolution to inquire of court to gape into claims more than 300 residents of city were murdered under dictatorshipThe city of Pamplona will inquire of a local court to investigate crimes committed against its residents during the civil war and dictatorship of Francisco Franco after city councillors voted in favour of an unprecedented resolution.
“This is of huge importance,” said Carlos Slepoy, a human rights lawyer who, or along with several organisations,helped draft the resolution outlining the course of action. “It will be the first time that a public institution in Spain – a city council that represents thousands of Spaniards decides to present a criminal complaint in front of the Spanish courts.” Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com