Article 206 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO XI — Delitos contra el honor

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Text in force since 1 October 2004.

The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.

Las calumnias serán castigadas con las penas de prisión de seis meses a dos años o multa de doce a 24 meses, si se propagaran con publicidad y, en otro caso, con multa de seis a 12 meses.

Previous versions

History of reforms to this article, from oldest to most recent, as recorded in the BOE’s consolidated legislation.

Ley Orgánica 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal.

In force from 24/05/1996 to 30/09/2004

Las calumnias serán castigadas con las penas de prisión de seis meses a dos años o multa de seis a veinticuatro meses, si se propagaran con publicidad, y, en otro caso, con multa de cuatro a diez meses.

Quick reference

Orientative data computed from the highest prison term mentioned in this article. Aggravated or mitigated subtypes, non-custodial penalties and concurrence rules may alter the outcome in each specific case.

Highest prison term mentioned

2 years

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Less serious offense

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

1 year

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