The presiding choose of the investigating court docket no. 1 of Barcelona, Joaquin Aguirrehas been on the centre of the political and media stage in current months as a consequence of his actions within the ‘Russian plot’ of the procés. Now, Diario.Crimson presents an unique sequence of audio recordings that make clear his affect on Catalan and Spanish politics.
Aguirre desires to overthrow Sanchez
Within the first audio recording, recorded within the courtroom, Decide Aguirre discusses with court docket officers his ruling of January 29 of this yr. On this ruling, Aguirre prolonged the investigation of the separate a part of the ‘Voloh case’ for six months, regardless of the repeated warnings from the Provincial Court docket urging him to shut it as a consequence of lack of latest proof. As well as, he opened the potential of charging Carles Puigdemont and different pro-independence leaders with the crime of treason.
The influence of this automotive was not restricted to Spain. On the identical day, the information programme ‘Tagesschau’ from Das Erstethe primary ARD channel in Germany, reported on the alleged ‘Russian plot’ below the headline “Catalan separatists: Putin’s European again door?” (Catalan separatists: Putin’s European again door?). Judicial sources have confirmed to Diario.Crimson that the leak to the German press got here from Aguirre himself.
Amnesty Regulation
On January 30, the Amnesty Regulation was voted on for the primary time in Congress. The main focus was on Junts’ amendments, which sought to incorporate safety for crimes of terrorism and treason. The PSOE voted in opposition to, inflicting Junts to additionally reject the textual content and, in consequence, the regulation didn’t prosper. That very same day, Aguirre gave an interview to Das Erste, denouncing “the direct affect of Russia within the strategy of independence of Catalonia.”
The primary audio to which Diario.Crimson has had entry reveals Decide Aguirre stating: “He tells me that yesterday the amnesty regulation was overturned due to me,” inserting the recording on January 31, simply sooner or later after the interview and the failed vote.
The second audio, dated a few months earlier than June 21, refers to a brand new ruling by Decide Aguirre. On this doc, Aguirre tried to keep away from the order of the Barcelona Court docket to shut the investigation into the ‘Russian plot’ by opening a brand new separate a part of the Voloh case. This time, she requested the Supreme Court docket to cost Carles Puigdemont with treason. Because the last model of the Amnesty Regulation doesn’t cowl this crime, Puigdemont wouldn’t have the ability to profit from it if the Supreme Court docket accepts Aguirre’s request, placing in danger the help of the Junts seats for Sánchez’s authorities.
Aguirre desires to overthrow the Authorities
Within the second audio, Aguirre clearly expresses her intentions: “In fact, will probably be the grave. Sure, will probably be. The federal government has two German newscasts left. Two. And that is it. To hell with it. So, there are people who find themselves already taking sides. They’ve taken sides, and I’m the facet.”
Just a few days earlier than the publication of the second ruling, on June 18, the German channel SWR Fernsehen as soon as once more addressed the “Russian plot” of the trial. In response to judicial sources, the reference to “German newscasts” and the leak of the rulings to the German press, in addition to the interview given, present Decide Aguirre’s obsession with giving a world dimension to his work.
Background of the Russian Plot and the Voloh Case
The ‘Russian plot’ of the Catalan independence course of refers back to the alleged connections between Catalan pro-independence leaders and Russian actors who, based on some theories, would have tried to affect the Catalan independence course of in 2017. The ‘Voloh case’, an investigation into alleged financial and corruption crimes linked to the independence motion, has been one of the vital controversial judicial fronts in Catalonia.
Decide Aguirre has been a key determine in these investigations, and his choices have had vital political repercussions. The extension of the investigation into the ‘Voloh case’ and the opening of latest separate components have saved alive a case that many thought-about closed.
Judicial persecution
The revelations contained in Aguirre’s audio recordings have brought on a political earthquake. Junts has denounced a “judicial persecution” in opposition to the independence motion. “These recordings present that there’s a political agenda behind the judicial choices,” stated a spokesperson for the social gathering. The PSOE, for its half, has remained silent till now, though inner sources point out that the influence of those revelations is being evaluated.
Within the judicial subject, the publication of those audio recordings may have penalties for Decide Aguirre. The leak of knowledge to the press and the recorded statements may very well be the topic of an investigation by the Basic Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ). “It’s important that judges act impartially and with out exterior influences,” stated a spokesman for the CGPJ.
