The application of the law lifts the one-year disqualification imposed on Solé. However, ERC reported that the court dismissed the appeal requesting the review and annulment of the original sentence, as well as the full return of the imposed fine of 16,000 euros.
Decriminalization certainly produces effects analogous to those generated by an Amnesty Law.
The TSJC argues that decriminalization means that crimes committed under previous legislation cease to be prosecuted and imposed penalties cease to be executed. However, the court does not assess whether the original acts were criminal.
“"There will be no effective amnesty until all people who suffered repression can rebuild their lives in full freedom."
Bernat Solé specifically mentioned the ERC leader, Oriol Junqueras, who remains disqualified until 2031 and is barred from working as a university professor or running in elections. Solé, who returned to teaching after his political career, thanked ERC for covering his defense costs and the Caixa de Solidaritat for paying the fine.
