Article 526 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO XXI — Delitos contra la Constitución

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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.

El que, faltando al respeto debido a la memoria de los muertos, violare los sepulcros o sepulturas, profanare un cadáver o sus cenizas o, con ánimo de ultraje, destruyere, alterare o dañare las urnas funerarias, panteones, lápidas o nichos será castigado con la pena de prisión de tres a cinco meses o multa de seis a 10 meses.

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Article 526 of the Criminal Code: offences against freedom of conscience and religious feelings — penalties, case law and defence strategy

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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

El que, faltando al respeto debido a la memoria de los muertos, violare los sepulcros o sepulturas, profanare un cadáver o sus cenizas o, con ánimo de ultraje, destruyere, alterare o dañare las urnas funerarias, panteones, lápidas o nichos, será castigado con la pena de arresto de doce a veinticuatro fines de semana y multa de tres a seis 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

0,4 years

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Less serious offense

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

5 years

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