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BOE-A-2026-6092 ·16 March 2026 ·Act critical
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Compensation for those killed or injured in defence of democracy: recognition within 3 months

This amendment to Royal Decree-Law 6/2026 corrects errors in Law 35/2006 regarding recognition for persons killed or injured due to their activities in the defence and advocacy of democracy. It establishes that compensatory recognition shall be granted within three months of the publication of the Royal Decree-Law, in accordance with the final provision of the text. This change ensures a clearer and more timely response to cases involving victims of the Civil War.

In 2 key points

  1. Compensatory recognition for victims of the defence and advocacy of democracy (disposición final del Real Decreto-ley 6/2026)
  2. Three-month deadline for the granting of recognition from the date of publication (disposición final del Real Decreto-ley 6/2026)

How it affects those involved

Families of those killed or injured in the defence and advocacy of democracy will receive compensatory recognition within a defined timeframe. Public administrations must formalise the process within three months following publication. Legal advisors and representatives should verify compliance with this deadline and the nature of the cases to ensure appropriate applications are submitted.

Lifecycle

2026-03-16PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-03-16Into forceComes into force (disposición final del Real Decreto-ley 6/2026)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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