The years of breaches, contempt, grievances and, why not say, “passage” by the Ministry of Interior and its minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, collapse the courts. Because the courts have become the executive’s refuge so as not to comply with the provisions, so as not to fulfill the law. This is good connoisseurs of national police who, once again, have been forced to take the holder of this portfolio and the General Directorate of the Police before Justice.
The Police Justice Union (JUPOL) thus presented A demand for collective conflict for “violation of fundamental rights” before the social hall of the National Court. Demand that has already been admitted to process by the high court, which He has summoned the parties involved for November 12.
And although the list of breaches and grievances seems endless, on this occasion one of the central axes of the complaint is the violation of Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention. A norm of low application in the State Security Forces and Bodies. “He Police work presents specific risks And interior still does not guarantee the same levels of protection of those enjoyed by other groups, “they explain from this union. A structural deficit in terms of occupational health refers that it contravenes current legislation and European guidelines.
“Systematic blocking” agents
In this sense, the agents point to a very concrete heading of the Spanish Constitution, article 40. In it, they add, it is recognized The obligation of public authorities of promoting decent working conditions, focused on three fundamental areas: professional training and rehabilitation, safety and hygiene at work and resting. Or what is the same, to ensure that the police can develop their work in “decent, safe and sustainable” … but it is not so. Moreover, in his complaint, they make it clear that “Interior has ignored any commitment acquired and has systematically blocked Any progress “, either in terms of wages, labor rights or labor security.
“National police are not second workers. We are public servants who risk our lives daily and deserve to respect our rights. That is why we have decided to go to the National Court, because the words are no longer enough, justice is needed, “they claim from this police union.
Marlaska’s opacity and tricks
It must be remembered, however, that it is not the first time that Grande-Marlaska is portrayed by the breach of the Occupational Risk Law within the State Security Forces and Bodies. In May of this year, an anonymous citizens requested, through the transparency portal, The reports prepared by the Interior Ministry in terms of prevention of occupational hazards linked to two very specific events: the Murder of two civil guards in Barbate and the mortal abuse of another agent while serving.
The department led by Grande-Marlaska refused to deliver them Under the argument that the documents were part of the judicial proceedings and their publication must be authorized by the competent authorities. However, the Transparency and Good Government Council dismissed this argument and pointed out that The “judicialization” of some facts “does not prevent” access Administrative documentation and, even less, if not “a duly motivated legal cause concurs that justifies its concealment.”
A year earlier, in August 2024, the Jupol union denounced the lack of bulletproof vests in the endowment of national police officers in practices, which means “A serious risk to your physical integrity and even for your life”. Moreover, he added, in case of having a bulletproof vest, in many occasions this is of “collective use” (regardless of the stature and physical complexion that each has), so it does not guarantee one hundred percent the safety of the agents.
According to Royal Decree 2/2006 of January 16, in its article 6: “The Administration will provide the officials of the National Police Corps adequate individual protective equipment for the performance of their functions and will ensure their effective and correct use of them. “It follows that, once again, the Interior Ministry systematically breaches the regulations on occupational risk prevention.