María Jesús San José

María Jesús San José is the head of the Justice and Human Rights Department within the Basque Government. She is currently newsworthy due to controversies surrounding the Basque government's approach to ETA prisoners and victims of terrorism. Recent articles highlight concerns about the 'restorative justice' program, which brings ETA prisoners and victims together, with some victims reportedly feeling uncomfortable due to the perceived closeness of mediators to the prisoners. Furthermore, the department, under San José's leadership, has allowed Harrera Elkartea, an association linked to the abertzale left, access to Basque prisons, raising questions about the integration of ETA prisoners. These developments, coupled with the resignation of Nerea Cambra, the government's liaison with victims, suggest growing tensions and criticism of the Basque government's policies regarding ETA prisoners and their victims.