Spain's amended 'Only yes means yes' law is passed: what's the end result?
The Sexual Freedom Law, placing sexual consent at the centre but which had unintended side effects, has now been amended
Thursday, 20 of april of 2023 - 21:05
Sexism
Dani Alves tells judge that the sex was consensual and he lied to hide it from his wife
Former Barça star accused of rape has made a new statement, admitting penetration but asserting that the sex was consensual
Monday, 17 of april of 2023 - 20:53
What will Dani Alves tell the rape case judge in the new statement he has asked for?
The ex-footballer has altered his story several times so won't be going back to the investigating judge again on a whim
Thursday, 13 of april of 2023 - 20:08
Dani Alves must stay in jail, says court, due to "economic muscle" and flight risk
Barcelona judges were far from convinced by ex-footballer's appeal for bail in alleged rape case and he will remain in prison
Tuesday, 21 of february of 2023 - 20:09
Dani Alves case: DNA found on woman's body contradicts footballer's third version of events
Brazilian sports star remains in custody in a Catalan prison while investigation of rape allegation continues
Friday, 10 of february of 2023 - 23:01
The PSOE and the bloodletting of the 'Only yes means yes' law
Tuesday, 7 of february of 2023 - 17:38
How Spain's PSOE is pressuring Podemos on 'Only yes means yes': the proposed new law
New PSOE text for controversial Spanish sexual law increases some penalties, while asserting that consent remains central
Monday, 6 of february of 2023 - 22:16
Judge in Dani Alves rape case tells witness that she too could lay sexual charges
Former Barça footballer has now spent two weeks in the Brians 2 prison since being arrested for the alleged nightclub rape
Friday, 3 of february of 2023 - 19:55
Five activists deceived by Spanish undercover cop present sexual abuse complaints
The women also denounce the police officer for crimes against their moral integrity and disclosure of secrets, among others
Tuesday, 31 of january of 2023 - 23:21
Spain's PSOE, intent on amending 'Only yes means yes' law, with or without Podemos
The PSOE will seek the support of their junior partners, but if necessary will move forward without their agreement
Monday, 30 of january of 2023 - 23:05
Threat of anti-abortion protocol in Castilla y León prompts Spanish ministerial orders
Unclear women's health initiatives proposed by conservative Castilla y León executive alarm the Madrid government
Tuesday, 17 of january of 2023 - 21:37
Spain's dark December of femicides: at least ten women murdered by men in a month
Country's highest monthly total of deaths from sexist violence since 2015, with two of the deaths in Catalonia
Thursday, 29 of december of 2022 - 18:13
Two rape sentences reduced in Catalan cases as judges apply 'only yes means yes' law
Catalan High Court reduces one rape sentence from 6 to 4 years, and a second from 10 to 9 years
Monday, 19 of december of 2022 - 20:40
Spanish defence minister demands expulsion of soldiers who raffled prostitute's services
Margarita Robles clarified that it took place in a private WhatsApp chat absolutely outside the structure of the army
Friday, 9 of december of 2022 - 22:57
Madrid judges defy prosecution guidance and will continue reducing sex offence sentences
Judges in several provinces will ignore advice given by Spanish chief prosecutor to avoid side effects of sex offences law
Saturday, 26 of november of 2022 - 00:58
Bitter quarrel in Spanish Congress as Vox attacks minister Irene Montero | VIDEO
Deputy from far-right Vox tells Montero that her only merit is "having studied Pablo Iglesias in depth"
Thursday, 24 of november of 2022 - 21:36
'Wolf pack' rapist to demand sentence reduction under Spain's new law on sex offences
Outrage after 2016 'wolf pack' gang rape case was one of the factors that led to Spain's new 'Only yes means yes' law
Thursday, 17 of november of 2022 - 22:54
Political battle over Spain's "only yes means yes" law as sex offenders' sentences are cut
As new sexual consent law enters into force, judges reviewing redefined offences have allowed some offenders to leave prison
Wednesday, 16 of november of 2022 - 19:29
Mireia Boya resigns from the CUP criticizing the "silence" of her colleagues
Former Catalan MP believes the left-wing sovereignist party "mismanaged" her sexual harassment complaint
Wednesday, 15 of june of 2022 - 23:03
Two sisters living near Barcelona murdered in Pakistan for rejecting forced marriages
Urooj and Anisa Abbas were resident in the Catalan city of Terrassa, and wanted to end their arranged marriages in Pakistan
Tuesday, 24 of may of 2022 - 23:51
Alarming rise in sexual attacks by groups of men noted by Barcelona hospital
Friday, 26 of november of 2021 - 22:59
Eruption of protest against male violence after shocking crimes around Spain
Saturday, 12 of june of 2021 - 00:32
High-ranking Spanish judge arrested for alleged gender violence against his wife
Tuesday, 11 of august of 2020 - 19:31
Catalan minister Alfred Bosch resigns over handling of sexual harassment case
Monday, 9 of march of 2020 - 22:32
Far-right party Vox prevents Spanish Congress institutional statement on violence against women
Wednesday, 27 of november of 2019 - 21:16
Catalan deputy Jenn Díaz: "I knew there was an abuse of power, but I was in love"
Friday, 8 of march of 2019 - 21:13
Spanish court allows the five 'wolf pack' members to remain free on bail
Thursday, 3 of january of 2019 - 18:47
Spain's Vox party stands firm on its sexist policies in right-wing coalition talks
Wednesday, 2 of january of 2019 - 17:07
International bodies give Spain a poor report card on human rights
Monday, 24 of december of 2018 - 15:59
UN criticises Spanish 'wolf pack' sentence: it "diminishes the severity of the violation"
Wednesday, 2 of may of 2018 - 21:01
