GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SPAIN

Cases of femicide and domestic violence against women in Spain, including police investigations, arrests and the broader societal debate on machista violence

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Spain's Equality Ministry to Push for Jail Time for Repeat Domestic Violence Offenders
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Igualdad pedirá al Poder Judicial que los agresores reincidentes no puedan eludir la cárcel con trabajos a la comunidad

3/17/2026, 6:31:09 PM

Spain's Minister for Equality Ana Redondo plans to ask the judiciary to bar repeat domestic violence offenders from substituting prison sentences with community service. The move comes as five of the 13 femicide victims recorded so far this year had previously filed complaints against their partners or ex-partners. Redondo argues that community work should not serve as an alternative penalty for habitual abusers.

Spain's Equality Ministry to Push for Jail Time for Repeat Domestic Violence Offenders