Spain

Plataforma de Ciudades: a network of cities dedicated to urban security and quality of life

Plataforma de Ciudades (Platform of Cities) is a network of European and Latin-American local authorities working on urban security and quality of life through the exchange of practices and ideas. Politicians, academics and technical experts also contribute to the Platform. … More

Priorities of the Spanish presidency in the Field of Justice, Freedom and Security

Spanish Presidency – January – June 2010 Spain holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the first half of 2010. The presidency will start its work with new major elements: the Treaty of Lisbon and the … More

Justice for minors in Spain: Summary Report, 2000

Age of Criminal Responsibility: Following changes to the Penal Code, a new Organic Law (January 2000) outlines minors’ criminal responsibility.  Full adult criminal responsibility, which was previously fixed at the age of 16, is now the age of 18 years, … More

The Fight against Crime Plan

Madrid, 19th September 2002 The Agreement, which contains up to 18 definitive measures, will involve 54,000 local policemen as part of the Fight against Crime Plan which resulted from the agreement between Señor Acebes and the FEMP.   This will involve … More

Gang Violence in Spain, EFUS News 2007

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