Andorra Parish Consuls Target December 1 for Traffic Agent Body Cameras

Andorra's parish consuls have set a target of December 1 to activate body cameras on traffic agents, describing the date as a statement of intent to pressure the Interior Ministry into speeding up the required legal framework.

At a meeting on Tuesday in Andorra la Vella, the consuls reached a unanimous commitment to jointly develop a shared regulation governing the cameras' use. They aim for communes to deploy the devices where appropriate by early December, after verifying data protection compliance and addressing any necessary legal changes.

Sergi González, mayor consul of Andorra la Vella, explained that the parishes have shared their experiences and agreed to approve a common regulation. "We cannot wait any longer; it is a matter of security for the agents and transparency for citizens," he said. He added that they had spoken with Interior Minister Ester Molné to convey the urgency and resolve outstanding issues behind the public security law, expressing confidence in her commitment to progress.

Cerni Cairat, mayor consul of Sant Julià de Lòria, stressed that the goal is not to increase citizen surveillance but to obtain graphic evidence in incidents. "It is not about recording 24 hours a day in all service acts," he said, noting the regulation will specify activation conditions. Both Andorra la Vella and Sant Julià de Lòria have already purchased the cameras—around five in Sant Julià—following a pilot test by Canillo during its summer festival. Ordino and others still lack local ordinances.

The December timeline aligns with heightened winter pressures from events like the Puríssima and Christmas, increased visitor numbers at ski resorts, and nightlife activity. Consuls acknowledged the announcement as pressure to accelerate modifications, while insisting they do not wish to cross legal boundaries despite prior investments. Minister Molné, who sent apologies, had previously signalled eventual approval for limited use pending law amendments.

Recordings will occur only in defined circumstances, not continuously, to protect agents and ensure accountability.