Spanish Law: Types, Hierarchy, and International Treaties

1. The Concept of Law and its Position in the Legal System

Parliamentary bodies operate under specific rules that enable control over minorities and manage regulatory activity. Different types of law serve a unifying purpose: they facilitate the expression of social pluralism through their inherent processes.

The political meaning of law derives from its legal status, which indicates its position within the legal order. This status can be explained through the concepts of ‘status of law’ and ‘force

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Roman Law: Edicts, Laws, and Constitutions

Item 9: The Praetor’s Edict and Legal Evolution

The praetor’s electoral program, outlining his proposed policies, transforms into the Edict upon election under the Ius Edicendi. This Edict, renewed annually, adapts to current needs. It acts as a binding norm for citizens, outlining the praetor’s intended actions and limiting his power. Two types of edicts exist:

  • The Edictum Perpetuum, issued at the year’s start, comprises two parts: the Pars Tralaticia (compiled from previous edicts) and the Pars
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Impartiality and Independence of Judges in Legal Proceedings

Preserving Impartiality

The legitimacy of a judge in any legal process hinges on their impartiality and lack of connection to the involved parties or the subject of the proceedings. Two key safeguards ensure this impartiality: abstention and challenge.

Abstention

Abstention is an obligation of every judge or magistrate to recuse themselves from a case due to potential conflicts of interest. This involves promptly disclosing any grounds for disqualification to the relevant Section or Division of the

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Employment Contracts and Employer Obligations

Employment Relationships and Legal Sources

Relationship Types

Voluntary Relationships: Employees (salaried, personal, dependent)
Special Relationships: Senior management, domestic servants, prisoners, deportees, professionals and artists in public performances, disabled individuals in employment centers.
Excluded Relationships: Company officers, board of directors, work based on friendship or family ties up to second-degree consanguinity, benefit obligations.

Legal Sources

  • Company policies
  • Customs and
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Federal Tax Credit and Administrative Acts in Mexico

Federal Tax Credit and Administrative Acts

Place and Date of Issuance

Acts will be notified at the Angelis office and may be consulted.

Resources

Decisions will be made on all proposed items, matching background calls and completing every order.

LFPA Exceptions

  • Contributions (taxes, transfers of social security contributions for improvements and rights)
  • Federal MP
  • Foreign Trade
  • Unfair Competition
  • Actions of Public Servants

CFF Requirements (Art. 38)

  • Written or digital document
  • Issuing authority
  • Place and date
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Spanish Constitution of 1978: Key Principles and Structure

Spanish Constitution of 1978

Key Principles and Structure

The Spanish Constitution of 1978, a pivotal document in Spanish history, established the first democratically elected government by universal suffrage. Born from the efforts of a parliamentary commission representing diverse political viewpoints (UCD, AP, PSOE, PCE, and CIU, notably excluding the PNV), this constitution laid the groundwork for a modern, democratic Spain.

Core Values and Principles

Article 1 enshrines the “higher values” of law,

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