Judge Carlos Valle compared a joke about the Valley of the Fallen with the idea of blowing up Plaza Pedro Zerolo and attacking homosexuals
La Trans Platform Federation condemns the Statements by Judge Carlos Valle, broadcast during the comedian's appearance Miguel HectorIn his comments, the judge compared a joke about the Valley of the Fallen with the idea of making the explosion Pedro Zerolo Square -symbol of the Madrid neighborhood of Chueca and that pays homage to one LGTBIQ+ activists most important in the history of Spain- and assaulting homosexuals. In addition, the group believes that Valle went further by stating that All homosexuals are child abusers, linking his sexual orientation with the pederasty.
La Pedro Zerolo Foundation, for his part, has described as "inadmissible» the judge's statements and asks the General Council of the Judiciary to open a disciplinary file against him.It is unacceptable that this comes from a person whose responsibility is to ensure justice. Furthermore, it draws a comparison between the square of Pedro Zerolo and Cross of the Valley of the Fallens, suggesting that Franco and Zerolo They are equivalent and both spaces have similar symbolism.", something that - they emphasize from the Fundación through a statement – is «completely unacceptable«.
Organizations LGTBIQ + They have asked the Public Prosecutor's Office to act ex officio to investigate whether the statements made by the judge in court could constitute a hate crime, in accordance with article 510 of the Penal Code. In addition, he has raised a petition to the CGPJ to initiate a file to determine responsibilities.
Loss of confidence in justice
«The criminalization of homosexual people is deeply regrettable, especially when it comes from those who have the responsibility of ensuring the integrity and rights of LGTBIQ+ people to be and love freely.", he declares Mar Cambrollé, President of the Trans Platform.
«At a time when attacks on LGTBIQ+ people are experiencing an alarming increase, it is extremely serious that these events occur by a representative of the judiciary and in a court.", he adds. Cambrollé states that "It is not surprising that out of every ten attacks on people LGTBIQ +, only two are reported. Such deplorable events cause us to lose confidence in justice.«.
«We ask the Government of Pedro Sánchez to put an end to hate speech, especially on social media, where it circulates with total impunity, causing serious consequences in the lives of people. trans and LGTBIQ+ people. It is urgent to implement a subject on respect for sexual and gender diversity in all educational stages. Likewise, it is time to implement the administrative sanctions regime contemplated by the Law.Hey Trans and LGTBI Rights, in force since March 2023", says the spokesperson of the Federation.
