Natàlia Garriga

Natàlia Garriga is the former Minister of Culture of the Generalitat de Catalunya, having served under the Govern of Pere Aragonès. She recently faced legal proceedings related to the preparations for the 1-O (October 1st) referendum, specifically accused of disobedience. These charges stemmed from her alleged involvement in actions deemed to defy court orders or legal restrictions related to the referendum's organization. The Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Catalunya (TSJC) has now decreed the free dismissal and archiving of the case against her. This decision was made due to the application of the amnesty law, which provides legal forgiveness for certain actions related to the Catalan independence movement. Garriga had been facing a potential fine and a ban from holding public office. The dismissal of her case highlights the ongoing legal and political ramifications of the 2017 Catalan independence referendum and the implementation of the amnesty law.