Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Xavier García Albiol, Mayor of Badalona, posted a provocative message on a social network about multirepeat offenders.
• The problem of multirepeat offending has reached levels that require a speedy and legal response.
• This issue is not limited to Badalona but also affects cities like Barcelona and Lleida.
• The current legal framework is not sufficiently curtailing the reoffending of criminals, many are often freed shortly after being arrested.
• The reform of the Penal Code in July 2022 hasn't been satisfactorily impactful.
• There's a need for further reform of the Penal Code and increased resources for police and administration of justice.
• The City Council of Barcelona has launched an initiative to provide free legal assistance to victims. It's aimed to deter reoffending and expedite judicial procedures.

Conclusion: A stronger revision of the Penal Code is needed, accompanied by increased resources to maintain public security and curb recurrent criminal activity.

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