Spain's Parliament approved an amnesty bill for Catalan separatist crimes during the 2017 referendum attempt.
Spain's Parliament approved a contentious amnesty bill aimed at forgiving crimes committed by Catalan separatists during a 2017 independence referendum attempt. Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has promoted the amnesty as a way to move past the secession attempt by the then-leaders of Catalonia. The bill has faced opposition from those who believe the separatists should face charges, including embezzlement and promoting public disorder. Sánchez had previously pardoned nine jailed Catalan independence leaders, a move that helped heal wounds.
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