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Text in force since 7 October 2022.
The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.
TÍTULO VI — Delitos contra la libertad
Text in force since 7 October 2022.
The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.
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Article 172 bis of the Criminal Code: forced marriage — penalties, case law and defence strategyOur firm’s monographic guide to this provision, with typical scenarios and lines of defence.
History of reforms to this article, from oldest to most recent, as recorded in the BOE’s consolidated legislation.
In force from 01/07/2015 to 06/10/2022
Orientative data computed from the highest prison term this article provides for (including the degree rules it imposes itself or the penalties of another article it refers to) and, where there is one, its disqualification, which also counts towards the classification and the limitation period (arts. 33 & 131.1 CP). Aggravated or mitigated subtypes, other non-custodial penalties and concurrence rules may alter the outcome in each specific case.
Highest prison term
3.5 years
Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)
Less serious offence
Limitation period (art. 131 CP)
5 years
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