The Blog: The Constitution and the curfew
Was the state of alarm still the only legal and constitutional means of denying freedoms in Spain?
Blame game in Spain after street parties break out as restrictions ease
Crowds of several hundred people breached rules on social distancing and mask-wearing in public.
Balearics - second lowest incidence but the toughest restrictions
The Balearics is one of just three regions with a curfew.
Terraces open - with no break
The fine weather was most welcome, given that interiors are still closed for now.
Curfew in Ibiza
The curfew is to continue, despite the state of alarm ending.
The state of alarm six months later
The second state of alarm, which comes to an end today, has been twice as long as the first.
The oldest alliance: the week in Mallorca
1373 and all that; our learned friends were in great demand; and someone famous got a parking ticket.
Opposition demand end to "limiting fundamental rights"
The PP want the curfew to be lifted after the state of alarm ends.
Prosecutor's Office studying curfew appeal
The Prosecutor's Office needs to first examine the arguments of the Balearic High Court.
Curfew in Mallorca
The curfew in Mallorca is set to extend beyond May 9.
High court gives Balearic curfew extension green light
The High Court's decision was not unanimous.
Curfew in Ibiza
The Balearic government is seeking powers to continue with the curfew.
Court curfew authorisation hits a snag
Three of the five High Court judges do not believe they can make a ruling based on what the government has presented.
Government requests court authorisation for curfew
The government needs court authorisation for certain measures after the state of alarm ends.
Balearic health minister - the curfew "is a good measure"
While the curfew may well continue, "there are factors that invite normalisation".
Restrictions will "of course" continue after state of alarm
The Balearic government is still working on the legal framework for a possible continuation of the curfew.
Government decree to extend curfew
A decree would have to be validated by the Superior Court of Justice.
Mallorca curfew after May 9 still under consideration
The government's legal services working on the framework for measures after the state of alarm ends.
Balearic Government delivers ultimatum to Central Government
"The TSJB will be the one to decide whether or not to ratify our decisions, not the Government.."
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Confidential: We're free - but, free to do what? Plus - revenue raising fines
Frank Leavers opinion on "Freedom" after the state of alarm and the revenue raising behind the new speed limits.
Frank Leavers11/05/2021 12:17