Regulatory Alerts2013-12-10
Law 19/2013, of December 9, on Transparency, Access to Public Information and Good Government
The Spanish State enacted Law 19/2013 to mandate transparency, guarantee public access to information, and enforce good governance standards for public officials. The legislation establishes comprehensive active publicity obligations for public administrations and entities, creates an independent Transparency and Good Government Council, and defines a strict sanctioning regime for conflicts of interest and budgetary mismanagement. It also sets up a unified Transparency Portal and a specific administrative appeal procedure to ensure accountability and citizen participation.
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