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Freedom of expression is under threat in Spain
Nyto Rukeli , 23, was arrested in 2016. The prosecutor accused him of "glorifying terrorism" for the lyrics of their songs. Lyrics like " Ni underground I keep silent, you can not be imprisoned art ". In the same operation they were arrested 11 other rappers, members of the group Insurgency. A group whose aim was " to provide a platform for musicians to talk about political issues , " the Nyto itself. On December 4, 2017 were sentenced to two years and one day in prison each, and nine - year ban and a fine of 4,800 euros.
In 2013, Alex Garcia , director of 23, opened a YouTube channel called Resistance Films. Four years later, in July 2017, police handed a subpoena and had access to a police report a thousand pages in which all channel videos, photographs, audio transcripts and biographies of some of the enumerating Interviewed people. Alex was accused of "glorifying terrorism" and can be sentenced to two years and one day in prison, plus nine years of disqualification and a fine of 4,800 euros.
Social network users, journalists, lawyers and musical artists in Spain have been prosecuted under Article 578 of the Penal Code , which prohibits the "glorification" of terrorism and "humiliation of victims of terrorist crimes." The impact of this application is devastating for people: substantial fines , long periods of exclusion from the public sector , imprisonment ... and intangible consequence: the self - censorship for fear of repression.
In 2013, Alex Garcia , director of 23, opened a YouTube channel called Resistance Films. Four years later, in July 2017, police handed a subpoena and had access to a police report a thousand pages in which all channel videos, photographs, audio transcripts and biographies of some of the enumerating Interviewed people. Alex was accused of "glorifying terrorism" and can be sentenced to two years and one day in prison, plus nine years of disqualification and a fine of 4,800 euros.
Social network users, journalists, lawyers and musical artists in Spain have been prosecuted under Article 578 of the Penal Code , which prohibits the "glorification" of terrorism and "humiliation of victims of terrorist crimes." The impact of this application is devastating for people: substantial fines , long periods of exclusion from the public sector , imprisonment ... and intangible consequence: the self - censorship for fear of repression.
The Spanish Government should ensure that the rights of victims of terrorism rather than defend stifle freedom of expression on their behalf. Article 578 of the Penal Code should be repealed. Meanwhile, all charges must be removed for peacefully expressing
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