There is no place in our democracies for the use or the threat of the use of force. Democracy means that issues must be addressed through respect for human life, for the rule of law, and the political process.
As I understand the situation, ETA and the political party associated with it, Batasuna, have not abandoned the use of violence and have not committed themselves to exclusively peaceful and democratic means of pursuing their aims. In these circumstances, I would not wish to enter into a debate on the democratic decision of the Spanish Parliament to adopt a law on political parties which has resulted in the banning of Batasuna.
In his question, the Deputy refers to doing "further harm to the Basque peace process". The best way to avoid further harm would be for ETA to desist from violence and, together with their associates in Batasuna, commit themselves exclusively to democratic means of pursuing their aims.