Spanish Judicial System: Jurisdiction and Procedures
Spanish Judicial Jurisdiction in Civil Law
A.1. Exclusive Jurisdiction
- Cases related to real estate and its rent (located in Spain).
- Establishment, validity, nullity, or dissolution of Spain-based legal persons and associations. Cases related to agreements and decisions of their governing bodies.
- Cases related to the validity or nullity of records in the Civil Register of Spain.
- Cases of inscription or validity of records of patents and other rights when such a deposit or registry has been requested
The Spanish Transition and the Creation of the Autonomous State
Spain’s Transition to Democracy
The Transition refers to the process by which Spain moved from the dictatorship of Francisco Franco to a democratic and social state governed by the rule of law. King Juan Carlos I, upon being proclaimed king, swore to uphold the fundamental principles of the National Movement. However, he maintained contacts with Spanish and European political figures and was aware of the progressive decomposition of the Franco regime. Even the National Catholic Church began to distance
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The Jury: Background and Nature
The jury is established in Article 125 of the EC, which provides that “Citizens may exercise popular action and participate in the administration of justice through the institution of the jury, in the manner and with respect to criminal procedures established by law.” Of all forms of popular participation in the basic rule set, the jury represents the most perfect, because through it people directly assume the exercise of judicial power. The democratic legitimacy of
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Unit 5: Election Administration
1. The Electoral Administration
The Electoral Administration is a branch of public administration designed to prevent distortion of representation. It comprises the Central Electoral Commission, provincial election boards, area election boards, and polling stations. Its purpose is to ensure the transparency and objectivity of the electoral process and uphold the principle of equality. The electoral boards, in their composition, are judicial in nature, as most of their
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EU Institutions and Their Roles
ORG AND SDS: European Parliament; represents the interests of citizens (Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg)
Council: represents the member states (Brussels)
European Commission: defends the interests of the EU (Brussels)
Court of Justice: ensures compliance with European legislation (Luxembourg)
Court of Auditors: controls the financing of EU activities (Luxembourg)
Advisory and Financial Bodies
Bodies: European Ombudsman (Strasbourg)
Advisory: European Economic and Social
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Tax Base and Rate
The tax base is determined by the assessed value of the property, which cannot exceed the market value. The Directorate General for Cadastre of the Ministry of Economy and Finance is responsible for this determination. The assessed value includes both the land value and the value of any construction.
The tax rate is defined by each municipality within limits set by the legislature. The minimum rate is 0.4%, and the maximum is 1.10%. If the municipal council does not set a rate, the
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