Entra en vigor la ley que reconoce a los funcionarios de prisiones como agentes de autoridad

The Spanish government has officially enacted a reform to the General Penitentiary Law that grants prison staff the legal status of agents of authority. The legislation was published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on Wednesday and is scheduled to take effect on Thursday, October 15.

This change addresses a long-standing request from the prison workforce. In addition to the formal recognition of their status, the new law establishes provisions for the indemnification of staff members for damages incurred in the performance of their duties.