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Security measure under criminal law
Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.
What it means
A criminal-law measure based on statutory conditions concerning dangerousness and other requirements. It differs from punishment and may or may not involve deprivation of liberty.
Legal reference
Criminal Code · Art. 95 — Security measure under criminal law, Art. 96 — Security measure under criminal law
Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.