Spain - 2011
Is legal support for victims available from public agencies/bodies? Is there access for victims to assistance and justice?
- Code:
- RED12
- Key Area:
- Anti-discrimination Legislation & Implementation
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
Short Answer |
Yes, Law 1 / 1996 Legal Aid includes the right of the Spanish people to have legal aid. On the other hand, Law 4 / 2000 on the rights and freedoms of foreigners in Spain and their social, Article 22 also contains this right for foreigners in Spain. |
Qualitative Info |
The Spanish Equality Body has set in motion (July 2010) a mechanism for the reception of complaints, the Network of Agencies to Support Victims of Discrimination, made up of eight NGOs. |
Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees |
Type (R/D) | |
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Policing - law enforcement |
External Url | http://noticias.juridicas.com/base_datos/Admin/l1-1996.html |
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