Fiscalía defiende que el disparo a Español se ajustó a principios de "congruencia y proporcionalidad"

The public prosecutor's office has defended the actions of a National Police officer who fired a rubber bullet that blinded activist Roger Español in one eye during the events of October 1, 2017. During legal proceedings, prosecutor Alexandra García Tabernero maintained that the use of the firearm adhered strictly to the legal principles of congruence and proportionality.

The incident occurred amidst the tumult surrounding the 2017 independence referendum in Catalonia, a period that has led to extensive legal scrutiny regarding police tactics and crowd control measures. The prosecution's stance emphasizes the official justification of the police response under the circumstances faced by law enforcement on that day.

This position highlights the ongoing legal and institutional battles over accountability for injuries sustained during the 2017 vote. The defense of the officer's actions by the Public Ministry forms a central part of the judicial examination into state force used against demonstrators and bystanders.