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I am Javier Sanz, a lawyer specialised in Gender Violence and Children's Rights

I understand that this moment may be very difficult and that you may feel frightened or confused.

I want you to know that you are not alone and that I will support you every step of the way.

My specialisation in children’s law and gender violence cases enables me to protect you and advocate for you, ensuring that your voice is heard and respected.

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What is the procedure?

Spanish law, through Organic Law 5/2000, establishes a specific legal framework to address these sensitive cases, emphasising the comprehensive protection of victims and promoting the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders.

Special procedure

Within the juvenile justice system, there are mechanisms designed to guarantee urgent protection for victims. At the same time, with regard to the minor responsible for the acts, the legislator has opted for special prevention, ensuring that the response is educational, rehabilitative and focused on social reintegration.

THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS AGAINST A MINOR FOR A GENDER VIOLENCE OFFENCE, UNLIKE WHAT HAPPENS IN THE ADULT JURISDICTION, ALLOWS FOR A RAPID INTERVENTION CARRIED OUT BY SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

This early intervention makes it possible to identify risk factors in the minor’s development process and the causes that may have contributed to the commission of the acts.

For minor victims

If you are underage and have been a victim of gender violence, it is essential that you know the law protects you.

THE SPANISH LEGAL SYSTEM ALLOWS THE INTERVENTION OF SPECIALISED JUVENILE COURTS TO GUARANTEE YOUR RIGHTS AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY PROTECTIVE MEASURES.

This includes the possibility of requesting protection orders that restrict the aggressor from approaching or contacting you, ensuring your well-being and safety.

For accused minors

For minors facing accusations of gender violence, the law seeks a balance between criminal responsibility and the opportunity for rehabilitation.

THROUGH AN EDUCATIONAL APPROACH, THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM EMPHASISES RE-EDUCATION AND SOCIAL REINTEGRATION.

Offering measures ranging from psychological and social support to sanctions adapted to each particular situation, with the aim of preventing reoffending and encouraging positive social integration.

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I have prepared a list of some of the most frequently asked questions, but if you still have doubts, write to us at hola@abogadoviolenciadegenero.com and we will help you.

Your lawyer must provide representation that takes your age and maturity into account. They should explain the legal process in a way that you can understand and actively participate in your defence when appropriate. In addition, your lawyer must work to ensure that your rights as a minor are respected and protected throughout the process.

 

It is important that you express your feelings to your lawyer or to a trusted counsellor. They can help you manage your emotions and cope with the stress of the case. Remember that you are not alone in this and that there are professionals willing to support you.

 

Under the Spanish legal system, when dealing with juvenile offenders (persons between 14 and 18 years of age), Organic Law 5/2000 on the Criminal Responsibility of Minors establishes a set of measures aimed not only at sanctioning but also at educating and reintegrating the minor into society.

These measures may take different forms, focusing both on correction and on the minor’s education and social integration. The main types of measures that may be imposed on juvenile offenders in Spain are detailed below:

Educational judicial measures

  • Warning: Consists of a formal warning issued by the judge to the minor, seeking to raise awareness of the seriousness of their actions.
  • Participation in socio-educational activities: Involves the minor taking part in community or social activities for a specified period, with the aim of fostering social responsibility.
  • Attendance at a day centre: Requires the minor to attend an educational or training programme during the day while continuing to live within their family environment.
  • Weekend placement: The minor must remain in a detention centre only during weekends for a specified period.

Supervised freedom measures

  • Supervised freedom: A measure involving monitoring and support by technical teams or educators, establishing behavioural guidelines that the minor must follow.

Placement measures

  • Placement in a closed, semi-open or open regime: Depending on the seriousness of the offence and the circumstances of the minor, placement may be ordered under different regimes, with the closed regime being the most restrictive and the open regime allowing greater freedom, always with the objective of educating and reintegrating the minor.

Living arrangement measures

  • Living with another person, family or educational group: Seeks to provide the minor with a stable and positive environment different from their own, contributing to their educational and social development.

Therapeutic measures

  • Outpatient treatment: Imposed when the minor requires medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment without the need for placement.
  • Therapeutic placement: For cases requiring intensive medical or psychological monitoring.

These measures seek to adapt to the individual needs of each minor, always considering the objective of education, rehabilitation and social reintegration rather than mere punishment. The choice of the specific measure will depend on the circumstances of the offence committed, the personality of the minor and their environment.

Talk to your lawyer, teachers and school counsellors about your situation. They may offer support and adjustments within your school environment to help you manage stress and pressure. Maintaining a routine and seeking support from friends and family can also be beneficial.

If you feel that your current lawyer is not providing the representation you need, you may consider seeking another lawyer. It is important that you feel understood and supported, especially in such a sensitive case.

It is crucial to report any suspicion of gender violence to local child protection authorities or to the police. In Spain, you can contact the emergency number 112 or the victim support service for gender violence on 016.

Proceedings begin as soon as the Juvenile Prosecutor becomes aware of the possible commission of an offence by a person over the age of 14 and under the age of 18, as established in Article 1 of Law 5/2000.

 

The detention of a minor may not last longer than is strictly necessary to carry out the investigations aimed at clarifying the facts. In any case, within a maximum period of 24 hours, the minor must be released or placed at the disposal of the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office must, within a maximum period of 48 hours from the detention by the police, decide whether to release the minor or request precautionary measures from the Juvenile Court.

Yes. It is mandatory for any minor accused of committing an offence to be assisted by a lawyer from the very moment of detention, should detention occur.

The minor also has the right to meet privately with their lawyer before making a statement to the police, something that adults do not have the right to do.

If the minor lacks financial means, a court-appointed lawyer will be assigned.

No. Except in cases involving offences or misdemeanours of insults or slander, the remaining offences are public offences and therefore the Public Prosecutor’s Office must carry out the necessary investigations to clarify the facts.

Minors are not subject to criminal penalties; instead, educational and protective measures are imposed according to their age, personal, family and social circumstances, as well as their personality, always seeking those most appropriate for their education and development.

The measures that may be imposed include:

Placement in a closed regime. Persons subject to this measure will reside in a centre and carry out educational, training, work and leisure activities there.

Placement in a semi-open regime. Persons subject to this measure will reside in the centre but may carry out some educational, training, work and leisure activities outside it, as established in the individualised execution programme of the measure.

Activities outside the centre will depend on the person’s progress and the fulfilment of the objectives set. The Juvenile Judge may suspend them for a specific period and order that all activities be carried out within the centre.

Placement in an open regime. Persons subject to this measure will carry out all educational project activities through ordinary community services, while residing in the centre as their habitual residence and remaining subject to its programme and internal regulations.

Therapeutic placement in a closed, semi-open or open regime. In centres of this nature, specialised educational care or treatment will be provided to persons suffering from mental disorders, alcohol dependency, toxic drug addiction or psychotropic substance abuse, or perceptual disorders causing a serious alteration in the perception of reality. This measure may be applied alone or together with another measure provided for by law. If the individual refuses rehabilitation treatment, the Judge may apply another appropriate measure according to the circumstances.

Outpatient treatment. Persons subject to this measure must attend the designated centre with the required frequency determined by the professionals and follow the appropriate treatment for the mental disorder, alcohol dependency, toxic drug addiction, psychotropic substance abuse or perceptual disorder they may suffer from. This measure may be applied alone or together with another measure provided for by law. If the individual refuses rehabilitation treatment, the Judge may apply another appropriate measure according to the circumstances.

Attendance at a day centre. Persons subject to this measure will continue living at their usual residence and attend a centre fully integrated into the community, where they will participate in support, educational, training, work or leisure activities.

Weekend placement. Persons subject to this measure will remain at home or in a centre for a maximum of thirty-six hours between Friday afternoon and Sunday night, except for the time required to carry out socio-educational tasks assigned by the Judge that must take place outside the place of placement.

Supervised freedom. This measure involves monitoring the activities of the person subject to it and their attendance at school, vocational training centres or workplace, depending on the case, seeking to help them overcome the factors that contributed to the offence committed.

This measure may also require the person, where appropriate, to follow the socio-educational guidelines established by the public authority or professional responsible for supervision, in accordance with the intervention programme prepared for that purpose and approved by the Juvenile Judge.

The person subject to the measure is also obliged to maintain the interviews established in the programme with that professional and to comply, where appropriate, with the rules of conduct imposed by the Judge.

1. Obligation to attend school regularly.
If the minor is of compulsory school age, they must attend the appropriate educational centre on a regular basis and provide proof of attendance to the Judge, or justify any absences whenever required.

2. Obligation to participate in training programmes.
The minor may be required to take part in educational, cultural, vocational, professional, employment-related, sexual education, road safety education or similar programmes.

3. Prohibition from attending certain places.
The Judge may prohibit the minor from attending specific places, establishments or events.

4. Prohibition from leaving their place of residence without prior judicial authorisation.

5. Obligation to reside in a specific place.

6. Obligation to appear in person before the Juvenile Court or the designated professional.
The minor must report on and justify the activities they have carried out.

7. Any other obligations considered appropriate by the Judge.
The Judge, either on their own initiative or at the request of the Public Prosecutor, may impose any other obligations deemed suitable for the social reintegration of the convicted minor, provided they do not violate the minor’s dignity.

If any of these obligations make it impossible for the minor to continue living with their parents, guardians or carers, the Public Prosecutor must notify the public child protection authority, which must promote the appropriate protective measures in accordance with Organic Law 1/1996.

Prohibition from approaching or communicating with the victim.
The minor may be prohibited from approaching or communicating with the victim, as well as certain relatives or other persons designated by the Judge. This prohibition prevents the minor from approaching them wherever they may be, including their home, educational centre, workplace or any other place they frequently attend.

Prohibition from communicating with the victim.
The minor may be prohibited from establishing written, verbal or visual contact with the victim, their relatives or other persons designated by the Judge or Court, through any means of communication, including computer-based or telematic means.

If this measure prevents the minor from continuing to live with their parents, guardians or carers, the Public Prosecutor must notify the public child protection authority, which must adopt the appropriate protective measures in accordance with Organic Law 1/1996.

Living with another person, family or educational group.
The person subject to this measure must live, for the period established by the Judge, with another person, a different family or an educational group specifically selected to guide them through their socialisation process.

Community service.
This measure cannot be imposed without the minor’s consent. The person subject to it must carry out unpaid activities of social interest or activities benefiting individuals in vulnerable situations.

Participation in socio-educational activities.
Without placement or supervised freedom, the person subject to this measure must carry out specific educational activities designed to promote the development of their social skills.

Warning.
This measure consists of a formal reprimand delivered by the Juvenile Judge, aimed at helping the minor understand the seriousness of the acts committed and the consequences they have had or could have had, encouraging them not to repeat such conduct in the future.

Disqualification from driving mopeds and motor vehicles, or from obtaining a driving licence, hunting licence or licence for the use of any type of weapon.
This measure may be imposed as an additional sanction when the offence was committed using a moped, motor vehicle or weapon.

Absolute disqualification.
This measure results in the permanent loss of all public honours, positions and offices held by the individual, including elected positions. It also prevents the person from obtaining any public office, position or honour, and from being elected to public office, for the duration of the measure.

No. Under no circumstances will a person have a criminal record for acts committed while they were a minor.

A different matter is the existence of police records, meaning that their details may remain registered in the databases of the State Security Forces and Corps. To remove these records, the corresponding cancellation procedure may be requested.

 

It is the Judge who decides which measure should be imposed on the minor, or in certain cases, the Public Prosecutor.

In both cases, significant consideration will be given to the report prepared by the Technical Team, in which professionals assigned to the Prosecutor’s Office will express the measure they consider most appropriate for the minor.

This report will provide information about the minor’s psychological, educational and family situation, as well as their social environment and, in general, any other relevant circumstances.

Yes. In certain circumstances, the Juvenile Judge, at the request of the Public Prosecutor, may decide, following a hearing, that the minor be subject to one or more precautionary measures.

For this to occur, there must be reasonable evidence that the minor has committed an offence, as well as a risk of evading or obstructing justice, or of causing harm to the victim’s interests.

The measures may include:

  • Placement in a detention centre (for a period of six months, extendable by a further three months).
  • Supervised freedom (which may remain in force until the final Judgment is issued).
  • Prohibition from approaching or communicating with the victim, their relatives or other persons designated by the Judge (which may remain in force until the final Judgment is issued).

Yes. Minors who are victims of violence may be relocated for their protection. This may include changing schools or moving to a safe location, such as a shelter or refuge.

The law guarantees your right to continue your education even after a change of residence for safety reasons. Local authorities and the school must facilitate your transition and ensure that your education continues without significant interruption.

Your privacy is of utmost importance, especially in cases involving violence.

The details of your case will be handled confidentially, ensuring that sensitive information is not disclosed unnecessarily and that your identity is protected throughout legal and medical proceedings.