Andorra Minister Expects Body Cameras for Traffic Agents Soon

Andorra's Interior Minister Ester Molné has indicated that body cameras for traffic agents will most likely require changes to the Public Security Law, as suggested by upcoming reports from the Videovigilance Commission.

The commission met this week and sources close to it expect the reports to highlight the need for legal amendments to enable parishes to deploy the devices they have requested. Both Head of Government Xavier Espot and Molné have expressed willingness to pursue any necessary modifications.

Molné addressed the issue again on Wednesday following the swearing-in of a substitute magistrate at the Seat of Justice. She acknowledged delays in the process, attributing them to the complexity of the matter and initial gaps in required documentation, which had to be completed step by step. So far, only the parishes of Encamp and La Massana have formally applied.

Each parish must submit its own request, and Molné anticipates a swift notification of the pending report on these initial applications. She expects subsequent requests to proceed more quickly once the first response arrives, provided all parties meet documentation requirements.

The minister reiterated that the government remains prepared to amend the law "if ever needed," as Espot previously stated. She noted that the Public Security Law, being a qualified law, is not simple to change, but the adjustments would involve just a couple of articles. Consensus among parliamentary groups could waive amendment deadlines, though approval would still be required.

Commission sources confirmed that specialists have continued working regularly without interruption. Molné described the cameras as highly valuable and said activation could occur during 2026. Previously, she had anticipated the commission's report soon, potentially enabling deployment this year or in 2026, pending parish-specific approvals and impact assessments.