Last Change:

08/11/2025

Law No. 30/1992 on the Legal Regime of Public Administrations and Common Administrative Procedure

Original names of the law: Ley N° 30/1992 de régimen jurídico de los administraciones públicas y del procedimiento administrativo común

Year: 1992

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Freedom of movement, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality, Integration & Public Affairs, Social protection

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1992/es/17324?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Spain&sm_document_source_name%5B%5D=National+Legislative+Bodies+%2F+National+Authorities&sort=score&page=5&result=result-17324-en
Description

This law establishes the legal framework for the operation of public administrations and the common administrative procedure in Spain.  Additionally, Ley No. 30/1992 standardizes procedural rules for administrative actions, such as deadlines, notifications, public participation, and rights to appeal. It includes provisions to protect citizens' rights in interactions with administrative bodies, including access to information, the right to fair treatment, and the possibility of challenging administrative decisions through appeals.  This law was partially replaced and updated by Ley 39/2015 and Ley 40/2015.