News, analysis and opinion pieces on right of defence published on AGENTE LEX.
At the 2nd Andalusian Meeting on Gender Violence, the Spanish Legal Profession asked for specialised, close-at-hand defence, and for legal assistance to victims to be mandatory from before the report is filed. We share the proposal and explain why.
The Spanish Legal Profession argues in its Circular 1/2026 that reports a lawyer prepares and delivers to their client remain protected by professional secrecy, including against a tax requirement. We think it is right, and explain why.
Organic Law 5/2024, in force since 4 December 2024, is the first law that specifically develops the right of defence in Article 24 of the Constitution. We summarise what changes for lawyers and for those who hire their services.
