What does Section 14 of the Constitution say of Spain?
Every person has a right to freedom and security. No one may be deprived of his or her freedom except in accordance with the provisions of this article and in the cases and in the manner provided by the law.
When was Catalan granted autonomy?
Catalonia is an Autonomous Community within the Kingdom of Spain, with the status of historical region in the Spanish Constitution of 1978. In September 2005, the Parliament of Catalonia approved the definition of Catalonia as a ‘nation’ in the preamble of the new Statute of Autonomy (autonomous basic law).
Does Catalonia have Constitution?
The Catalan constitutions (Catalan: Constitucions catalanes, IPA: [kunstitusiˈons kətəˈlanəs]) were the laws of the Principality of Catalonia promulgated by the Count of Barcelona and approved by the Catalan Courts. The last ones were promulgated by the Corts of 1705.
Does Catalonia have a Parliament?
The Parliament of Catalonia (Catalan: Parlament de Catalunya, IPA: [pəɾləˈmen də kətəˈluɲə]; Spanish: Parlamento de Cataluña; Occitan: Parlament de Catalonha) is the unicameral legislature of the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The most recent general election to the Parliament was held on 14 February 2021.
Do all Catalans want independence?
All of the Spanish national political parties in Catalonia reject the idea of independence, except Catalonia In Common-We Can (Catalunya En Comú-Podem) which are pro-referendum but have remained neutral on the issue. Together they represent a minority of votes and a minority of seats in the Catalan parliament.
Who is the king of Spain?
Felipe VI of SpainSpain / Monarch
When did Spain legalize divorce?
Because of divisions in the Government, the issue of the legalization of divorce itself was delayed until 1981. That year, the divorce law passed, becoming official on 7 July 1981.