The
Amnesty Law
has been deemed largely constitutional, with only minor exceptions, according to the draft ruling that the
Constitutional Court
is set to review. The court's analysis generally supports the central framework of the legislation, while highlighting minor reasons for potential
unconstitutionality
. One notable critique is the law's exclusion of individuals who protested against the
independence movement
from amnesty considerations.

What are the next steps? The draft ruling will be subject to a vote by a plenary session comprised of 10 magistrates, with four appointed by the
PP
and six by the
PSOE
, scheduled for June 24th. This decision will determine the future trajectory of the law and its broader implications.

Will
Puigdemont
return? Even with the Constitutional Court's approval, the
Supreme Court
maintains that the law does not apply to the former president, Puigdemont. He financially benefited from the referendum's expenses, which were covered by the Generalitat's budget rather than his personal funds, complicating his legal standing.

As the situation unfolds, the endorsement of the amnesty law by the Constitutional Court marks a pivotal moment in Spain's political landscape, with potential ramifications for national unity and the independence movement.