Illegal immigrants and the padrón

Following a request for clarification by the City Council of Vic, Barcelona, relating to the legality of refusing registration on the padrón to illegal immigrants, the State Bar has sent a report to the Government of Cataluña stating that it is not appropriate to refuse registration on the grounds that the person is not lawfully resident in Spain. It adds …

Survey in Vic

A survey commissioned by the City Council of Vic, Barcelona, reveals that immigration is not among the main concerns of its inhabitants and, in fact, ranks ninth in the list behind unemployment, lack of parking and various other issues.