The initiative, led by Junts, passed with support from PSOE, PP, and Vox. The law targets thefts under 400 euros, allowing judges to impose sentences between six and eighteen months for individuals with prior convictions for similar crimes.
“"The reform smells of racism."
ERC abstained after securing a promise for 90 new judges in Catalonia to address judicial backlog. While PSC mayors welcomed the change, Sumar and Podemos strongly opposed the measure, questioning its effectiveness in reducing crime rates.
