Protective Laws

[Felipe Sanchez]

I hesitate to post anything but for the well-being of fellow pilgrims here
goes nothing.
Some discussion has been made of special laws that protect pilgrims.  No
clarification or amplification has been forthcoming so I queried ALES the
Moderator of camino-de-santiagoayahoogroups.com a newsgroup in Spanish that
dedicates itself to things Caminal.  I find Spain to be secure, safe,
supporting, and most comfortable.  But I, personally, don't want to spend
time there harboring the belief that I am shielded from eventualities by
edicts and decrees that don't exist.  In law enforcement circles this
represents a perilous mindset.  The attached message, admittedly anecdotal,
indicates that the "laws of protection" are from the Middle Ages and
probably not presently in force.  It seems that the Province of Nararra has
published a compilation of laws effecting Pilgrims and we are promised more
clarification by another contributor at a later date.  If anyone in Gocamino
or Santiagobis can elucidate this theme and the act appears of interest and
benefit I encourage you to do so even if only for the benefit of a few.  If
I receive more data I will forward same.  Stoically,  felipsanaolypen.com

> Esas leyes de proteccion a los peregrinos no son actuales, ya son de
> la Edad Media
> Precisamente la asociacion de Navarra ha publiado una recopilacion el
> Derecho afecto a los peregrinos hace unos años . Un voluminoso tomo ,
> muy serio y perfectamente documentado.. un obra ejemplar
>
> Quizas Michel pueda informarte mejor de este tema porque Carlos
> Mencos, creo que ahora se ha dado de baja hace unos dias . y el
> pertenecia a esa AACS