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BOE-A-2026-5060 ·4 March 2026 ·Act critical
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Additional provision 20 added to Law 20/2022 for recognition of those deceased or injured in defence of democracy

The regulation introduces a new additional provision (20) to Law 20/2022 on Democratic Memory, establishing mechanisms to recognise individuals who died or suffered disabling injuries due to their participation in the defence and advocacy of democracy. This amendment expands the framework for recognition and compensation, in accordance with Article 10 of Law 52/2007, aiming to ensure justice and historical memory.

In 2 key points

  1. Additional provision 20 is added to Law 20/2022 for the recognition of victims of democratic defence (AÑADE la disposición adicional 20 a la Ley 20/2022, de 19 de octubre)
  2. The amendment is based on Article 10 of Law 52/2007 regarding the correction of errors and legal compliance (DE CONFORMIDAD con el art. 10 de la Ley 52/2007, de 26 de diciembre)

How it affects those involved

Families of those deceased or injured during democratic defence activities may access official recognition and potential compensation. Public administrations must update their processes for evaluating and validating cases. Social affairs or family law advisors should provide information on this new additional provision to facilitate access to benefits. The Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory is responsible for its implementation.

Lifecycle

2026-03-04PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-03-05Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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