Spanish Court Admits Civil Lawsuit Against Infiltrated Police Officer

• A Girona civil court has formally admitted a lawsuit filed by activist Òscar Campos against a National Police officer, Maria I.T., for infiltrating his life.
• The officer allegedly used a false identity to maintain a two-year romantic relationship with Campos to spy on the Catalan independence movement.
• Campos is seeking €152,220.54 in damages for the psychological impact and the violation of his fundamental right to privacy.

Case Context

• The infiltration involved not only Campos but extended to his family and legal counsel, with the officer gaining access to confidential information regarding his activism and Òmnium Cultural.
• Parallel criminal proceedings were stalled after the prosecution argued the relationship was consensual, leading to an ongoing constitutional appeal.
• This civil action serves as a secondary attempt to seek accountability after the criminal route was closed without investigation.

Legal and Ethical Implications

• The lawsuit claims the officer "objectified" Campos, using him as a mere instrument for state intelligence gathering without judicial oversight.
• The Spanish Interior Ministry refers to such individuals as "intelligence agents," a status critics note lacks specific legal regulation or accountability mechanisms.
• Xavier Antich, president of Òmnium Cultural, denounced the state's failure to investigate, citing concerns from the United Nations regarding the lack of legal safeguards against such intrusive police tactics.