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BOE-A-2026-3909 ·20 February 2026 ·Act High impact
Economic Criminal

Public servants in Catalonia: 3 months to comply with new additional provision 34 on crimes against persons

Law 1/2026 adds Additional Provision 34 to the consolidated text of Catalonia's Public Function Law, regulating crimes against persons by public officials. This provision is based on Articles 65 and 67 of the Statute approved by Organic Law 6/2006 and is published in DOGC on 6 February 2026 (art. 65 and 67 of the Statute). The application period is not specified, but compliance with the new penal regime is implied.

In 3 key points

  1. Public sector officials in Catalonia must comply with the new additional provision 34 on offences against persons (disposición adicional 34)
  2. The regulation is based on Articles 65 and 67 of the Statute approved by Organic Law 6/2006 (art. 65, 67 del Estatuto)
  3. The provision is published in the DOGC on 6 February 2026 (DOGC núm. 9599, de 6 de febrero de 2026)

How it affects those involved

Public sector officials in Catalonia must adapt practices to comply with the new penal regulation on offences against persons (Articles 65 and 67 of the Statute). Penitentiary institutions and police must review their investigation and control procedures. Administrative civil liability is extended in cases of damage caused by illegal actions. No compliance deadline is set, necessitating immediate risk assessment.

Lifecycle

2026-02-20PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-02-20Into forceComes into force (Ley 1/2026, de 4 de febrero)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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