Many people find it difficult to understand the difference between gender-based violence and domestic violence. In fact, it is not uncommon for the two terms to...
Many people, at some point in their lives, have found themselves in a compromising situation that has led them to have a criminal or police record. This, as you...
Unfortunately, reports of gender-based violence are the order of the day. However, in many cases, there are doubts about how to report it. Especially if we are...
Victims of criminal offences have a series of rights during the judicial proceedings and even after the proceedings have taken place. All of them are set out in...
Public health is a judicial asset that refers to the defence of collective well-being, i.e., of society as a whole. In fact, it is protected in Article 43.2 of...
In recent months, due to the emergence of certain actors on the political scene and the priority that public institutions are giving to actions against gender...
Surely, on television or in the press, you have heard on more than one occasion about crimes against people's honour. However, do you know what they are and...
The crime of threats, according to articles 169-171 of the Penal Code, is defined as any expression or action aimed at endangering or harming another person or...
In recent years, the term " speedy trial" has become very popular. So much so that, in some cases, it is not used properly. That is why here we will explain...
Anonymously denouncing a person or even a company is perfectly legal, even if it is not always the most advisable thing to do. However, it is a question that...
Destroying or damaging another person's property, regardless of whether it is movable or immovable, is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code. Specifically...
Computer-related crimes, also known as cybercrime or telematic crimes, are crimes committed using information and communication technologies (ICT) as a means of...
The presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle of criminal law which states that any person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty...
Sexual abuse and sexual assault are two crimes included in the Penal Code that, although different, are usually the object of confusion. In fact, famous cases...
You may have made a complaint to someone a few days or weeks ago and now you may have regretted having done so. At this point, you are probably wondering...
Crimes against sexual freedom and sexual indemnity are all too often hushed up. The reason? Victims often feel guilty or ashamed to report, especially when they...
Embezzlement is a crime that involves the illegal use of public or organisational funds for personal or improper purposes. In other words, embezzlement is the...
The principle of legality is one of the fundamental pillars of the rule of law and refers to the fact that the public authority is subject to the law and can...
Safety on public roads is a legal asset that deserves protection. This is why the Penal Code provides for fines, loss of points and even prison sentences if...
Domestic abuse is an offence under the Penal Code which, unfortunately, has become a scourge in our society. However, there are more and more regulations that...