Surge in violent crime in Barcelona prompts calls for legal reform
by Stephen Burgen in Barcelona from World news | The Guardian on (#4NT1A)
Critics say many street thieves operate with impunity, leaving tourists particularly vulnerable
The Catalan government has called for tougher penalties for violent crimes after a surge in knife attacks and violent robberies in Barcelona.
Miquel Buch, the regional interior minister, said the law needed to be changed after it emerged that 90% of those charged with violence in recent months had been released on bail.
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