Obstruction and official closure
A blocked entrance can prevent people reaching an association’s premises. An official suspension or closure is instead a formal measure issued by the competent administrative or judicial authority. A private group cannot issue that order.
Where to report violence or intimidation
A criminal complaint can be made to the police, Guardia Civil or the competent duty court. Policía Nacional’s virtual reporting service excludes incidents involving physical violence or intimidation, so those incidents require a different reporting route.
Information for the complaint
The account should identify the location, time, actions involved and any injuries. Police guidance also asks for available witness details. Documents or recordings concerning the incident can accompany the account; the receiving authority determines the subsequent procedure.
Copy and translation rights
Article 6 of Law 4/2015, the Victims’ Statute, provides a certified copy of the complaint. A victim who does not understand or speak an official language used where it is filed has a right to free language assistance and a written translation of the complaint. Article 4 establishes the right to understand and be understood during reporting and criminal proceedings.
Victim support
The Victims’ Statute provides access to assistance and support services. These services address the victim’s information and support needs during the process. The protections apply to incidents affecting association members as they do to other victims.
Sources & further reading
General information, not individual legal or medical advice.