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Text in force since 24 May 1996.
The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.
TÍTULO XX — Delitos contra la Administración de Justicia
Text in force since 24 May 1996.
The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.
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Article 455 of the Criminal Code: taking the law into your own hands — penalties, case law and defence strategyOur firm’s monographic guide to this provision, with typical scenarios and lines of defence.
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