Family, criminal and inheritance legislation
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Family and children
Family and inheritance matters may involve regional civil law or international rules. Inheritance tax must also be assessed against the relevant regional tax rules.
Civil Code
Unofficial English translation · Spanish reference available
Voluntary Jurisdiction Act
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Legal Protection of Children Act
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Civil Procedure Act
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Comprehensive protection against gender-based violence
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Inheritance and succession
Inheritance and Gift Tax Act
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Civil Code
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Voluntary Jurisdiction Act
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Civil Procedure Act
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Criminal law and procedural safeguards
Spanish Criminal Code
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Spanish Criminal Procedure Act
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Spanish Constitution
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General Penitentiary Act
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Judiciary Act
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Prison Regulations
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Legal aid
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Civil Procedure Act
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Criminal responsibility of minors
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Information society services and electronic commerce
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Motor-vehicle civil liability and insurance
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Comprehensive protection against gender-based violence
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Crime Victims’ Statute
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Personal data protection and digital rights
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General Statute of the Spanish Legal Profession
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2026 compensation update
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2026 repeat-offending reform
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