The case involves Gerard Insa, a teacher who reported linguistic discrimination during a medical visit in Esplugues de Llobregat. Prosecutor Antonio Vicén Banzo argued that the doctor's request for the patient to speak Spanish was 'necessary' to avoid incorrect diagnoses, even if it 'hurt the patient's linguistic sensitivity'.
“"The conduct of the doctor... seems reasonable, and even necessary."
The legal group Acció Cassandra has appealed to the Audiencia de Barcelona, claiming a violation of constitutional rights. They argue that the case should be investigated as a hate crime under the Spanish Penal Code and have threatened to take the matter to the European Court of Human Rights if the dismissal is upheld.
