The Parramon Case: When the Legal Process Becomes the Punishment

A pardon request exposes a devastating accusation against Andorra’s justice system: a civil dispute over fiduciary fees was allegedly turned into a criminal case, involving prison for debt, obstruction of the right to defence, a blocked appeal, police pressure, and a professional ban later annulled by the Constitutional Court. The Parramon case raises a disturbing question: what remains of the rule of law when defending yourself can destroy your life?