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BOE-A-2026-7124 ·28 March 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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Recognition for dead or injured in defence of democracy

The rule validates Royal Decree-Law 6/2026 amending Law 20/2022 on Democratic Memory, granting recognition to those who died or suffered permanent injuries defending and asserting democracy. This includes the right to compensation and legal validation of their historical participation in the Civil War context.

In 2 key points

  1. Legal recognition of individuals who died or were injured in defence of democracy (art. 2 del Real Decreto-ley 6/2026)
  2. Access to compensation for participation in defence and advocacy of democracy (art. 3 del Real Decreto-ley 6/2026)

How it affects those involved

Families of individuals who died or were injured as a result of activities in defence of democracy receive legal recognition and access to compensation. Public administrations must formalise the process of validating cases. Legal advisors and legal representatives must update their procedures to manage recognition requests. The social assistance sector and memory services may expand their coverage.

Lifecycle

2026-03-28PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-04-01Into 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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