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INTERNATIONAL CATALAN INSTITUTE

FOR PEACE

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Published on DOGC 5030 – 17.12.2007

© Institut Català Internacional per la Pau Juliol 2009 The Department knowledge and research, and its desire to foster the values and content of peace, of the PresidentI justice and solidarity of the country’s educational institutes. Within this context then, it is signifi- cant that in 2003 the Parliament passed The President of the Catalan Law 21/2003, of the 4th July, concerning Government the fostering of a culture of peace, with the unanimous support of all parliamen- The Catalan Parliament and I, on behalf tary groups. It was the first Law of its kind of all of its citizens, enact the following to be passed in the Spanish State, making in the name of the King and the accord a pioneer in the collective duty established by Article 65 of the Statue of to foster a culture of peace. With this Autonomy of Catalonia. decision, the Parliament was responding to the demands of the peace movements LAW that, over recent decades, had become deeply rooted in society, as evidenced PREAMBLE by the refusal of the people of Catalonia to employ violence as a form of political Catalonia is, and always has been, a land expression during the Transition to demo- which has fostered peace, both within cracy, the majority opposition to ’s and beyond its own borders. Back in the joining NATO, or the massive demonstra- Middle Ages it had already established tions against the Gulf War and, institutions that transformed, resolved in February 2003, against Spain’s and managed conflicts with the lowest de- participation in the war in Iraq. In effect, gree of violence possible, such as the As- the rise and development of the peace semblies of Peace and Truce (assemblees movement in Catalonia from the end of de pau i treva). Catalonia has established the seventies through to the present day, forms and mechanisms of governance and in itself justifies the proposal to establish governability in diverse areas, bringing a International Catalan Institute for Peace. together the combined, complementary In the early nineteen eighties the action of the different levels of public ad- peace movement turned into one of the ministration, civil society and market for- most significant social movements in ces. Catalonia has fostered values, action the contemporary history of Catalonia, and proposals to favour peace, solidarity since when it has more or less consis- and international cooperation and the de- tently remained strong, thus making velopment of peoples: from specific action Catalonia a beacon to new social move- in situations of armed conflicts and crisis, ments worldwide. The activities of the through to sustained action in the area peace movement have proven decisive in of non-violence, conscientious objection, bringing large sectors of the population civil disobedience and fiscal objection. to reflect on such crucial issues as peace, And Catalonia has achieved this thanks war, violence, military blocks, neutrality, to its commitment and its high level of disarmament, nuclear weapons, military

2 expenditure, armies, conscription and Thus the founding principle of this conscientious objection. The analyses and Law for the establishment of the Interna- proposals made by the peace movement tional Catalan Institute for Peace (lnstitut kindled debate and finally led to Virtually Catala Internacional per la Pau) is to all of social collectives and all organisa- seek the abolition of war as a means of tions and institutions taking a stand with conflict resolution and to provide Cata- regard to the aforementioned issues. The lonia and the International Community peaceful demonstrations organised have with an instrument which, in line with the received broad citizen support, have been tradition of fostering and constructing amply covered by the media and have un- peace, promotes the values and practice questionably had political repercussions. of a culture of peace, of human security, Moreover, the peace movement with its disarmament and the pacific resolution of highly heterogeneous membership, has social conflict and tension. drawn together diverse deeply seated The present Law is linked with the political and ideological traditions. objects of Law 26/2001, of the 31st De- The idea to establish a International cember, regarding Development Coo- Catalan Institute for Peace is not one peration, the Preamble of which states that emerged in isolation in the Euro- “Catalonia must also step up its respon- pean context. It was, on the one hand, a sibilities with a view to helping construct response to the development of the peace a more secure, more just, wealthier and movement in Catalonia and, on the other, more solidary International Community. a mirror of what had already occurred in Today it is impossible to construct either Europe and the rest of the world in gene- a credible national plan or an advanced ral in the second .half of the 20th century. democratic society without actively, In effect, the experience of the two world decisively participating in the construc- wars, the horrors of totalitarianism, the tion of a more just, more solidary world atom bombs dropped on Hiroshima and order. Peace, freedom, the dignity of the Nagasaki and the Cold War set the scene individual, work, justice and the respect within which the western world developed of pluralism are the values which form its movements for peace, disarmament, the backbone of peaceful coexistence and denuclearisation and the disappearance of progress”. And, in its Article 3, it makes military blocks. mention of the promotion of peace as one Peace is a common ideal pursued of the values that is to guide the activities by all human beings. Thus it is not at of the Administration of the Generalitat all surprising that several countries and (the Regional Government of Catalonia) cities have established specialised centres and the local government bodies in the to reflect on the problems of war and area of development cooperation and violence and the different roads to peace. international solidarity. Nor is it any surprise that such centres Moreover, the purpose of the present should promote specific activities aimed Law is twofold, deriving from our juridical at furthering progress along a road that and normative ordinances. In the first is to lead us to a less violent, more just place, it meets the requirement of the world. Laws on development cooperation and

3 on the fostering of peace which establish universal aspiration of peace amongst that the fostering of peace, justice, equa- nations”. Then again, the 1979 Statute lity and equity in the relations between proclaimed that the highest values of individuals, peoples, cultures, nations and the collective life of the Catalan people states, the pacific solution of conflict and are freedom, justice and equality, values social tension and the strengthening and which may only be made effective within anchoring of peace and peaceful coexis- a context of peace. And Article 51 of the tence are the values that are to guide the current Statute, approved in a referendum activity of the Administration of the Gene- on June 18, 2006, clearly establishes that ralitat and of the local authorities. one of the guiding principles in the action To such ends the Law on the foste- of the Generalitat is to be “the promotion ring of peace regulates a series of areas of a culture of peace and of actions aimed of action and authority with regard to at fostering peace all over the world”. the application and development of two Within this context the vital role instruments: the Catalan Council for the played by women in the prevention and Fostering of Peace and an international resolution of conflicts and in the conso- peace institute. lidation of peace should be underscored; The Catalan Council for the Fostering similarly, the important fact that women of Peace, made up of representatives of have fully ‘participated and intervened the administration of the Generalitat, in all - initiatives aimed at keeping and local authorities, parliamentary groups, fostering peace and security should also non-governmental peace organisations be emphasised and their participation in and other institutions, as well as diverse the decision making processes for the pre- outstanding public figures, and configured vention and resolution of conflicts should as Catalonia’s consultative and partici- be increased. Likewise, the present Law patory body for the fostering of peace in recognises the urgent need to incorporate the activities of the Administration of the the gender dimension in peace keeping Generalitat and local authorities, was first operations by fostering action that takes established in July 2005, since then it has the specific, needs of women in war zones remained operative. Thus there remained into account, that helps lead and support the task of establishing the International their peace initiatives and their partici- Peace Institute. pation in all of the mechanism by which And secondly, the present Law peace projects are implemented and also provides a response to a will, one that the adoption of measures to guarantee has always been amongst the highest of the protection and respect of their human the aspirations of the people of Catalonia rights. and reflected in the statute passed by With regard to the nature, objectives, the legislature. Thus the preamble of the areas of authority and structure of the Statute of Nuria, passed by referendum International Catalan Institute for Peace, on 2nd August 1931, stated that it was this Law is based on a comparative analy- the aspiration of the Catalan people for sis of other similar institutions and on the the different peoples of Spaln to make “a opinions and proposals that resulted from most humane declaration in favour of that a process of consultation with experts,

4 civil society and with specialised social In other words, the International organisations and movements. Catalan Institute for Peace is conceived as Thus the International Catalan Ins- an lnstitution promoted by Catalan socie- titute for Peace is to be configured as an ty and established by the decision of the organisation: Government and , a) Created by the people of Catalonia, that Catalonia wishes to offer to help the through the action of the Parliament, peace movements worldwide. which is to ensure its permanence and In short, it is an institution with a that its conduct remains coherent with calling to act on the international stage in its foundational principles, values and terms of research into, and the fostering purpose. of, peace in two different ways: academi- b) Endowed with autonomy, by its very cally and practically, with action. One of own foundational characteristics, and the added values it offers is precisely its independent to political power thanks independence of action, which will permit to the composition of its governing it to provide support to the activities of ci- bodies. These qualities will permit it to vil society, to take a leading role and have act with transparency, make the best its own international agenda and also to of the existing synergies and ensure its help the public administration develop management is accountable at all times. policies aimed at fostering peace. c) Assigned to research, training and Moreover, the high degree of specia- action aimed, with the purpose of lisation and great solvency of the other eradicating violence of a socio-political organisations which already exist in the nature in order to help foster peace and world makes it especially important that security worldwide. the International Catalan Institute for d) Dedicated to research, teaching, the Peace has its own clearly distinct profile, observation of situations of risk, the its own comparative advantages and also transfer of knowledge, creating aware- an ambitious but progressive approach ness and opinion and also offering and action plan. Specifically, the Interna- support to society, the public admi- tional Catalan Institute for Peace is to: nistration and the citizen associations a) Be a Catalan institute, grown out of and organisations which share its society-based initiatives and the coo- objectives, and the fostering of action perative relations that prevail between to favour peace. the public administration and society, e) Conceived to serve as a reference to with the steadfast support of Parlia- other organisations which share its ment, with a calling to international objectives, in order to harness and commitment and service, in accordance multiply their potential, while at the with the values it promotes and its same time seeking the highest degree of heritage, the Catalan tradition, which complementarity and subsidiarity. seeks a road to peace via dialogue, f) Which is international yet at the same negotiation and agreement. time distinctly Catalan, bearing evident b) Offer service and support to citizen and explicit signs of its identity, roots activities and to movements actively and tradition. engaged and committed to promoting

5 peace through collaboration and the ternationally, and to help Catalonia attain organisation of academic activities, an active role as an agent of world peace. such as research, teaching and the transfer of knowledge. c) Study and commit itself to helping ARTICLE 2. PRINCIPLES resolve that hostility which stems from structural causes related to deep imba- The action of the International Catalan lances, from conflicts involving a sig- Institute for Peace shall be governed by nificant ethnic or cultural component, the principles of fostering peace, de- from conflicts deriving from uneven mocracy, justice, equality and equity in distribution and the unbridled exploi- relations between individuals, peoples, tation of resources and the deficient cultures, nations and, states, with the articulation of intermediate political purpose of working to favour human organisations or of the procedures for security, disarmament, the prevention conflict negotiation, resolution and and peaceful resolution of conflict and transformation. social tension, and the strengthening and d) Commit itself to construct and foster anchoring of peace and of peaceful coexis- peace and the activities that derive, es- tence and the defence of human rights. pecially in the terrain of peace proces- ses, disarmament and the construction of peace after armed conflict. ARTICLE 3. FUNCTIONS

The present Law is structured in seven- 1. The International Catalan Institute for teen articles, one transitory provision and Peace shall have the following functions: three final provisions. a) To promote empirical, theoretical and applied peace research, either directly, or with the support of existing research ARTICLE 1. NATURE AND PURPOSE centres. b) To guarantee the technical training of 1. The International Catalan Institute for individuals who specialise in interve- Peace is established as a public entity ning on the ground in peace processes. of an institutional, independent nature c) To promote and foster citizen educa- and of independent legal status and fully tion in, and awareness of, a culture empowered to act both in the public and of peace, with the special cooperation private spheres which, in the exercise of of the different, pertinent departments its functions, acts with complete inde- of the Generalitat, the schools, univer- pendence to the public administration, sities and nongovernmental organisa- private and not-for-profit organisations. tions. 2. The International Catalan Institute for d) To research into and disseminate the Peace is an institute which is to engage memory of history, thought and pacifist in research, divulgation and action, the action in Catalonia. purpose of which is to foster a culture of e) To act as an observatory of the state of peace both within Catalan society and in- peace and armed conflicts, alongside

6 the Catalan Council for the Fostering shall always guarantee that any action, of Peace. proposal, strategy or protocol for inter- f) To perform the tasks of observation, fa- vention deriving from multidimensional cilitation, mediation and the construc- peace support operations shall bear in tion of peace in violent international or mind the gender dimension. internationalized conflicts. g) To provide support and guidance to any organisations, initiatives, campaig- ARTICLE 4. POWERS ns or activities that may require it so to do, and promote the activities that civil The International Catalan Institute for society and the peace movements, the Peace, in the exercise of its functions, public administration, international may: organisations, universities and research a) Execute whatever contracts, agree- centres may carry out in the areas of ments, terms and conditions it may, training, research and action commit- deem fit with individuals or legal ted to constructing and keeping peace. entities, public or private, as long as h) To advise the Parliament, Government they do not enter into conflict with its and other public authorities with res- purpose or with the law, public interest pect to their peace policy and action. or the principles of good governance. i) To establish relations with other similar b) Establish consortiums, foundations, so- international institutions and networks. cieties or other associational organisa- j) Any others deemed to serve its purpose. tions, or participate with those already 2. The International Catalan Institute for in existence, after previously obtaining Peace, under the terms of an agreement, authorisation from the Government. and with the prior consent of its Board of c) Manage its own assets. Governors, may perform whatever peace related actions it is commissioned to undertake by the Government. ARTICLE 5. ORGANISATION 3. The International Catalan Institute for Peace, in the exercise of its functions, 1. The organs of government and ma- must maintain regular relations with the nagement of the International Catalan Catalan Council for the Fostering of Peace Institute for Peace are as follows: and the Catalan Agency for Development a) The Board of Governors. Cooperation to ensure adequate coordi- b) The President. nation. It must also work in collaboration c) The Director. with the -universities and other centres 2. The International Catalan Institute for of education and research, other natio- Peace shall possess organic and functional nal and international institutions and autonomy and shall be governed by the organizations of similar purpose and the provisions of the present Law, its own institutions of civil society working to organic regulations and, by all the other foster peace. remaining regulations and standards 4. The International Catalan Institute of internal organisation and operation for Peace, in the exercise of its functions, applicable.

7 3. The International Advisory Council and resolution, fostering peace and respect the Catalan Council for the Fostering of for democracy and human rights and of Peace shall assist the organs of govern- assured independence and selected under ment of the International Catalan Institu- the criteria of gender equity and territo- te for Peace in any activities in which such rial diversity. assistance may be necessary. 2. The Catalan Council for the Fostering 4. When appointing the members of the of Peace shall propose between twelve organs of government and management and twenty candidate members for the of the International Catalan Institute for Board of Governors, from which the Ple- Peace a balance between the numbers nary Assembly of Parliament must choose of men and women should be sought, the nine members to sit on the Board of ensuring the gender dimension is taken Governors of the International Catalan into account. Institute for Peace. 3. The members of the Board of Gover- nors elected by the Plenary Assembly of ARTICLE 6. Parliament must be, in part, renewed THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS every two and a half years, following the procedure provided for in Section 2. At The Board of Governors is the highest all events, members whose term comes organ of governance, management and to an end may opt for re-election, under administration of the International Cata- the terms and conditions established in lan Institute for Peace. It is to comprise Section 7. twelve members, as follows: 4. The election of the members of the a) Nine members chosen by Parliament. Board of Governors by the Plenary As- b) Three members appointed by the sembly of the Parliament is irrevocable. Government. Board Members may only stand down for one of the following reasons: a) Expiry of their term, without prejudice ARTICLE 7. ELECTION AND STATUTE to their re-election for a further term OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD of office. OF GOVERNORS b) Resignation or death. c) Permanent invalidity preventing them 1. The members of the Board of Governors from the exercise of office, incompati- to be elected by the Plenary Assembly of bility acquired while holding office, or Parliament shall be put forward by the having been barred from holding public Catalan Council for the Fostering of Peace office. and shall be chosen from amongst people d) Firm conviction for a criminal offence. of broadly acknowledged prestige, experts 5. The members of the Board of Gover- in issues related to peace or people invol- nors appointed by Parliament may not ved in civil society organisations working hold high office in the public administra- in the field, with professional experience tion. It is not compatible for a member of in research, international public law, in- the Board of Governors to be a member ternational relations, non-violent conflict of the Government; provincial Deputy;

8 Member of Parliament, Deputy to the e) To establish the guidelines for the ma- or Member of the nagement, inspection and promotion of European Parliament; Senator or City the activities of the Institute. Councillor. f) To approve the annual report. 6. The Government shall appoint three g) To approve the execution of coopera- people as members of the Board of Go- tion agreements with other public or vernors. private organisations. 7. The term of office for the members of h) To approve, after receiving autho- the Board of Governors is five years and risation from the Government, the no member may hold office for more than establishment of the Institute and its two consecutive mandates. participation in consortia, foundations, 8. The members of the Board of Gover- societies and other associative organi- nors shall act with complete independen- sations. ce and, in the exercise of their office, may i) To approve the annual accounts, liqui- not be subject to any instruction or order. dation of the budget and the program- 9. The work undertaken by the President me of action, investment and finance of and the other members of the Board of the Institute. Governors in the exercise of their duties j) To exercise all of the other functions shall be remunerated in accordance with commended to it by the organic regu- the allowances provided for in the budget lations and other rules for the internal of the International Catalan Institute for organisation and operation of the Peace. Institute. 2. The regime of sessions to be held by the Board of Governors is determined by the ARTICLE 8. FUNCTIONS organic regulations of the International OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Catalan Institute for Peace. 3. The decisions of the Board of Gover- 1. The functions of the Board of Gover- nors shall be made by simple majority, nors of the International Catalan Institute and in the case of a tie, the President shall for Peace shall be the following: have the casting vote. a) To elect the President, appoint the Di- 4. The sessions of the Board of Governors rector and appoint the members of the shall be attended by the Director and a International Advisory Council. representative of the Staff Assembly of b) To approve the organic regulations and the Institute, where they may speak but other rules for the internal organisa- not vote. The functions of secretary shall tion and operation of the Institute. be performed by a person appointed by c) To approve the draft budget. . the Director from amongst the staff of the d) To approve a strategic and an annual Institute. activity plan, in consultation with the 5. The Board of Governors shall be Catalan Council for the Fostering of governed by the rules for the operation Peace and the International Advisory of the collegiate bodies, as established Council. The strategic plan must be put in Law 13/1989, dated December 14, before Parliament. concerning the organization, procedure

9 and legal regime of the Administration of a) To direct, promote and supervise the the Generalitat of Catalonia, in all matters activities of the International Catalan not specifically provided for in the present Institute for Peace. Law or the organic regulations. b) To exercise all other functions attribu- ted thereto by the organic regulations and the other rules of internal organi- ARTICLE 9. THE PRESIDENT sation and operation, and any others delegated thereto by the Board of 1. The President shall be elected by the Governors and President, in accordan- Board of Governors from amongst the ce with the regulations. members appointed by the Plenary As- 3. The Director of the International sembly of Parliament. Catalan Institute for Peace, in accordance 2. The functions of the President are as with that established in the Additional follows: Provision of Decree 101/2005, of the 31St a) To represent the International Catalan May, concerning the Catalan Council for Institute for Peace and coordinate its the Fostering of Peace, shall serve as the direction and administration. 2nd Vice-President of said council. b) To call and preside over the sessions of the Board of Governors, and resolve any tied votes with his/her casting ARTICLE 11. THE INTERNATIONAL vote. ADVISORY COUNCIL c) All other functions commended thereto by the organic regulations and the 1. The International Advisory Council other rules of internal organisation and of the International Catalan Institute operation. for Peace shall be made up of fourteen 3. The office of President may not be held members, of which at least half should for more than two consecutive terms. not be citizens of Catalonia. They shall be appointed by the Board of Governors, af- ter consultation with the Catalan Council ARTICLE 10. THE DIRECTOR for the Fostering of Peace, in accordance with the following criteria: 1. The Director of the International Cata- a) Seven of the members are to be chosen lan Institute for Peace shall be appointed from amongst professionals and aca- by the Board of Governors, after being demics with international experience proposed by the President and selected in the areas of research, activities to by way of a competition for people with promote peace and non-violent conflict the relevant professional experience. The resolution. Board of Directors may remove him/her b) Seven of the members are to be chosen from office. from amongst people of social standing 2. In general, and in accordance with the and prestige, known as people who guide lines laid down by the Board of promote peace, disarmament and non- Governors, the functions of the Director violent conflict resolution. are as follows: 2. It is not compatible for an individual to

1 0 serve both as a member of the Internatio- 2. By decision of the Board of Gover- nal Advisory Council and of the Board of nors and resolution issued by the Presi- Governors. dent, any administrative action shall be 3. The members of the International concluded, but shall remain subject to Advisory Council shall serve a term of six appeal before the jurisdiction for suits in years. Each term half of said offices shall administrative law. be renewed, and office may not be held for more than two terms consecutively. 4. The International Advisory Council ARTICLE 13. STAFF shall issue reports on the Strategic Plan and Annual Activity Plan of the Inter- 1. The International Catalan Institute for national Catalan Institute for Peace, Peace shall select its own staff in accor- which must be submitted to the Board of dance with the principles for announce- Governors for approval. The remaining ment, competition, merit, equality and functions of the International Advisory ability. Council are those provided for in the 2. The staff in the service of the Interna- organic regulations of the International tional Catalan Institute for Peace is held Catalan Institute for Peace. under the terms of employment agree- 5. The International Advisory Coun- ments. cil shall meet at least once a year. Its operation is governed by the organic regulations approved by the Board of ARTICLE 14. FINANCIAL Governors. RESOURCES 6. The work undertaken by the members of the International Advisory Council in 1. The financial resources set aside for the the exercise of their duties, shall be remu- operation of the International Catalan nerated in accordance with the allowances Institute for Peace are as follows: provided for in the budget of the Interna- a) The budgetary allocations established tional Catalan Institute for Peace. in the budgets of the Generalitat. b) Payments established under the terms of any agreements executed with other ARTICLE 12. LEGAL REGIME public or private institutions. c) Any public subsidies, transfers or other 1. The International Catalan Institute revenue it may receive. for Peace shall be governed by this Law, d) Any private aid, donations or other by its organic regulations and by all else revenue it may receive. that may be applicable thereto under the e) Income from publications, surveys or legislation that regulates the legal regime other activities. , of the public administration and ordinary f) The product of credit operations, under administrative procedure, and any other the terms of the current legislation. legislation that may be applicable to the 2. the International Catalan Institute for action, operation, contracting, accounting Peace shall annually prepare and approve and finance of public entities. a draft budget, which is then passed on to

11 the Government so that it may be incor- nent and temporary employees employed porated and duly itemised in the General under the terms of a part or full-time Budget of the Generalitat. contract of six months or longer. 3. The economic and financial control of the International Catalan Institute for Peace shall be by way of audit, in accor- ARTICLE 17. RELATIONS WITH dance with Legislative Decree 3/2002, THE GOVERNMENT of the 24th December, approving the reformed text of the Public Finance Law The International Catalan Institute for for Catalonia. Peace’s relations with the Government 4. In order to perform its functions the shall be channelled through the authority International Catalan Institute for Peace in the area of the promotion of peace. shall possess its own equity, comprising the assets and rights ascribed to it by the Administration of the Generalitat and TRANSITORY those acquired under any other deed. PROVISION

ARTICLE 15. ANNUAL REPORT The organic regulations of the Interna- tional Catalan Institute for Peace shall 1. The Board of Governors shall draw up regulate the procedure for the first partial an annual report on the activities of the renewal of half of the members of the International Catalan Institute for Peace, Board of Governors and of the Internatio- including any proposals or observations it nal Advisory Council, which .is to occur may deem fit. during the third year after the establis- 2. The annual report of the International hment of the Institute. Given that the Catalan Institute for Peace shall be pu- number of Board of Governors members blished, delivered to the Government and elected by the Plenary Assembly of the presented to Parliament and to the Cata- Parliament is odd, the first process of lan Council for the Fostering of Peace. renewal will correspond to five of said members. To such ends, as an exception, the five members of the International ARTICLE 16. STAFF PARTICIPATION Advisory Council that occupy the offices · up for renewal during the aforementioned 1. The participation of the staff employed first period, may be re-elected to office for by the International Catalan Institute for two more consecutive terms. Peace in the decisions of the organisation shall be regulated by the organic regu- lations and other rules and standards of internal organisation and operation. 2. The assembly for the participation of the staff of the International Catalan Ins- titute for Peace shall comprise all perma-

1 2 FINAL PROVISIONS

ONE. START-UP

The Government must start the process of implementing this Law within a period of six months from its coming into force.

TWO. DEPLOYMENT

The Govern shall amend Decree 101/2005, of the 31st May, concerning the Catalan Council for the Fostering of Pea- ce, to bring it into line with the present Law within a period of three months from its coming into force.

THREE. EFFECT

The present Law shall come into force the day after it appears published in the Official Journal of the Generalitat of Catalonia.

The President therefore, requests of all those citizens to whom this Law is applicable, for their cooperation in its compliance and in compliance with the tribunals and authorities which corres- pond to them.

Palace of the Parliament, 5th of December, 2007

José Montilla i Aguilera President of the Catalan Government

Joan Saura i Laporta Minister of Home Affairs and Institutional Relations and Participation

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