Barcelona has archived a complaint filed by Roc Blackblock over an alleged refusal by a Guàrdia Urbana officer to speak Catalan. The case has prompted criticism from Plataforma per la Llengua, which has described the decision as dangerous and has appealed it.
The dispute centres on language use in public service, a recurring issue in Catalonia. According to the information available, the complaint was lodged against a Barcelona city police officer after the officer allegedly declined to speak Catalan.
Plataforma per la Llengua has challenged the city council’s decision to close the case. The organisation says the move is harmful, and it has taken steps to contest the archive.
For readers following language policy and civic affairs across Catalonia, this case sits within a wider debate about the rights of Catalan speakers in dealings with public bodies. Barcelona’s handling of the complaint is likely to remain under scrutiny as the appeal process continues.
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