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What it is

Rules to protect public safety in Spain

BOE step 7 of 7 · Passed

It is a government bill. Introduced by the Government. It was introduced on 12 June 1991. Introduced by: Gobierno.

Official title: Organic Government bill on the protection of public safety.

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Source: Congreso de los Diputados, file 121/000057· updated 11 Nov

Automatic summary, not yet reviewed

  1. The Government, through the Ministry of the Interior and the security forces, must protect the free exercise of rights and freedoms and guarantee public safety. The law states which authorities are competent and requires other public authorities to cooperate.
  2. The State controls the manufacture, sale, possession and use of weapons and explosives, with restrictive licenses and a ban on especially dangerous weapons. Public shows and recreational activities are also subject to police measures.
  3. The national ID card is mandatory from age fourteen and by itself is enough to prove a person's identity. Foreigners in Spain must carry documents proving who they are and that they are legally in the country.
  4. In serious situations, authorities can close or clear premises, evacuate buildings, suspend shows, restrict movement on public roads and set up checkpoints to identify people and search vehicles. Officers can request identification and, if it is not possible, take the person to a nearby police facility only for identification.
  5. Entering a home without a court order is allowed only in cases permitted by the Constitution and the laws, for example a drug crime in progress or a catastrophe. In those cases, officers must send the report to the judge without delay.
  6. The law creates a penalty system with minor, serious and very serious offenses, with fines, removal of weapons, license suspensions and closure of premises. Consuming or illegally possessing drugs in public places is a serious offense and can also lead to suspension of the driver's license for up to three months.

Who it affects

  • Spanish citizens: They must get the national ID card from age fourteen and a passport to leave Spain.
  • Foreigners in Spain: They must carry documents proving their identity and legal status, and can be expelled as a penalty.
  • Manufacturers and sellers of weapons and explosives: They are subject to authorizations, inspections and mandatory records.
  • Organizers of shows and recreational activities: They must follow security measures, schedules and authorized capacity limits.
  • Owners of certain establishments: They must keep records and adopt mandatory security measures if they create risks or are vulnerable.

Words worth knowing

Ley Orgánica
A Spanish organic law, reserved for major matters such as fundamental rights, which requires special majorities to pass.
Delito flagrante
A crime being committed at that moment or just committed (in flagrante).
Medidas cautelares
Temporary precautionary measures adopted while a case is being resolved, to prevent further harm or secure the penalty.
Prescripción
The deadline for punishing an offense or enforcing a penalty; once it passes, action is no longer possible.

It summarizes the law as published in the BOE. It is written by artificial intelligence and may contain mistakes: the official text is what counts. Read the official text · How we make summaries

Where it stands

How far did it get?

It took 7 of 7 steps. It reached BOE, and today it is passed.

  1. Introduced12 June 1991Someone registers the text in the Congreso.
  2. Admitted18 June 1991The Bureau of the Congreso accepts it and, for a members’ bill, the plenary decides whether to consider it.
  3. Amendmentsno dateGroups propose changes.
  4. Committeeno dateA committee goes through the text in detail.
  5. Plenaryno dateAll 350 deputies vote.
  6. Senateno dateThe Senate can pass it, amend it or veto it.
  7. BOEno dateIt is published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) and comes into force.
See the 2 official steps on a timeline
Jun 199111. 12 June 1991: Presentación22. 18 June 1991: Calificación

Was there a plenary vote?

We have no plenary vote linked to this law in the Congreso’s data.

What happens next

What happens now?

It is law, or will be once published in the BOE. It comes into force on the date its own text sets.

Published in the BOE: Organic Law 1/1992, of 21 February, on the Protection of Citizen Security.

Sources

Where does all this come from?

  • The data comes from the open files of the Congreso, the Senate and the BOE, unaltered.
  • Each deputy’s province is the one of their seat on the day of the vote.
  • We only say “passed” or “rejected” when the majority needed is certain; otherwise we say which side had more votes.

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