Key Spanish Social and Penal Legislation Modules 4 & 5

Module 5: Social and Penitentiary Legislation

European Legislation

• European Social Fund Plan (2007–2013)
• PROGRESS Programme
• URBAN Initiative

National Legislation

• Spanish Constitution (1978)

State Legislation

• Organic Law 1/1979, of September 26, General Penitentiary Act (amended by Law 13/1995)
• Prison Regulations, Royal Decree 190/1996, of February 9
• Organic Law 2/2009, of December 11, reforming Organic Law 4/2000, of January 11, on the Rights and Freedoms of Foreigners in Spain and their Social Integration
• Law 12/2009, of October 30, on the Right to Asylum and Subsidiary Protection

Regional Legislation (Castilla-La Mancha)

• Law 3/1986, of April 16, on Social Services of Castilla-La Mancha
• Law 5/1995, of March 23, on Solidarity in Castilla-La Mancha
• Law 15/2002, of July 11, of the Cortes de Castilla-La Mancha, concerning Drug Addiction and other Addictive Disorders
• Law 2/1995, of February 3, of the Cortes de Castilla-La Mancha, prohibiting the Sale and Advertising of Alcoholic Beverages to Minors

Specific Rights and Citizenship Legislation

• Law 40/2006, of December 14, on the Statute of Spanish Citizens Abroad
• Law 52/2007, of December 26, recognizing and extending rights and establishing measures for those who suffered persecution or violence during the Civil War and the Dictatorship
• Law 3/2005, of March 18, recognizing an allowance for Spanish citizens posted abroad during their minority as a result of the Civil War, who developed most of their lives outside the national territory

Module 4: Protection of Minors and Gender Violence Legislation

European Legislation

• DAPHNE Programme (2007–2013) to Combat Violence Against Women

National Legislation

• Spanish Constitution (1978)
• Law for the Promotion of Education and Culture of Peace (2005)

State Legislation

• Organic Law 1/1996, of January 15, on the Legal Protection of the Child
• Organic Law 5/2000, of January 12, governing the Criminal Liability of Minors (Amending Law 4/1992)
• Organic Law 8/2006, of December 4, amending Organic Law 5/2000, of January 12, governing the Criminal Liability of Minors
• Law 35/1995, of December 11, on Aid and Assistance to Victims of Violent Crimes and Crimes Against Sexual Freedom
• Law 27/2003, of July 31, regulating the Protection Order for Victims of Domestic Violence
• Organic Law 1/2004, of December 28, on Comprehensive Protection Measures Against Gender Violence
• Organic Law 3/2007, of March 22, for the Effective Equality Between Women and Men

Regional Legislation (Castilla-La Mancha)

Children and Family Support

• Law 3/1999, of March 31, on Children of Castilla-La Mancha
• Comprehensive Family Support Plan in Castilla-La Mancha (2007–2011)
• Family Violence Prevention Program

Protection for Battered Women

• Law 5/2001, of May 17, on the Prevention of Abuse and Protection for Battered Women and its Implementation

Plans and Acronyms

• Integrated Regional Plan to Support the Family in CLM (2007–2011): Castilla-La Mancha
• National Plan for Awareness and Prevention of Gender Violence
• PEF: Puntos de Encuentro Familiar (Family Meeting Places)
• CUR: Emergency Center for Battered Women