El Jueves (Spain)
Date: 2007
Region: Europe
Subject: Explicit Sexuality Political/Economic/Social Opinion
Medium: Print Journalism
Artist: El Jueves, a satirical magazine
Confronting Bodies: Judge Juan Del Olmo
Date of Action: July, 2007
Location: Spain
Description of Artwork: The cover of the magazine features Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia having sex, while Felipe says, "Do you realize that if I get you pregnant, this will be the closest to real work I've ever done?" The cartoon is in reference to a measure put forth in Spain to reward families for having children to boost the birth rate.
The Incident: Judge Juan Del Olmo ordered that the magazine be confiscated and for the artist's name to be given, as he may receive 2 years in prison for libel against to royal family. This is the first time since 1986 that a magazine in Spain has been censored and the third time for El Jeuves, which has run for over 1500 issues.
Results of Incident: The final ruling was that the magazine be pulled. The royal palace has commented that it had nothing to do with the incident.
Source: Foxnews.com
