Martutene

Martutene is a prison located in San Sebastián, in the Basque Country of Spain. Recent news focuses on this prison due to the application of Article 100.2 of the Penitentiary Regulations, which allows certain ETA prisoners, including former leaders like Soledad Iparraguirre ('Anboto'), to have a semi-libertarian regime. This means they can leave the prison during the week (Monday to Friday) but must return to sleep there. The releases and semi-liberties are part of a broader reintegration process overseen by the Basque Government, with the Department of Justice and Human Rights playing a key role. These developments are controversial, sparking debate about the treatment of ETA prisoners, the role of the Basque government, and the acknowledgement of harm caused to victims. The involvement of organizations like Harrera Elkartea, which has access to the prisons, also raises questions about the transparency and objectives of the reintegration process.