Legal reform

Law changes, parliamentary rules, compliance obligations, and institutional reform.

Politics•4 Related•Jul 17, 2026 • 07:30

Andorra Parliament Unanimously Raises Sexual Consent Age to 16, Toughens Penalties

Unanimous vote raises sexual consent to 16, equates online child exploitation penalties to prostitution, and bolsters anti-corruption tools while modernizing prisons with rehab focus and reduced pretrial detention.

Politics•2 Related•Jul 14, 2026 • 12:30

Andorra majority rejects PS salary review and workweek study proposals

Andorra's ruling coalition blocked Socialdemòcrata initiatives on worker protections during key debates, prioritizing collective agreements and existing reforms over new legal mandates.

Politics•2 Related•Jul 13, 2026 • 14:45

Andorra Justice Minister Unveils Reforms to Curb Duty Solicitor Abuses

Ester Molné's draft law allows lawyers to reject baseless claims in the duty system, saving taxpayer money. It also modernizes CSJ staffing, budgets, and procedures to enhance judicial efficiency.

Politics•4 Related•Jul 09, 2026 • 18:15

Andorra Social Democrats Propose Abortion Decriminalization Up to 14 Weeks

Social Democrats seek to reform Andorra's Penal Code via reserve amendment, permitting abortions up to 14 weeks and limited later cases, arguing it upholds women's dignity and matches European norms on reproductive rights.

Politics•3 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 17:00

Andorra's CSJ Hosts CEPEJ Conference on Objective Judicial Workload Measurement

Andorra's Superior Council of Justice convened with Europe's CEPEJ to build an objective workload measurement system for courts. Experts shared methodologies, initial studies, and implementation strategies to enhance efficiency and resource allocation.

Politics•2 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 14:15

Andorra Raises Minimum Rape Sentence to 4 Years in Penal Code Reform

Andorra's legislative commission has approved tougher penalties in the Penal Code, hiking the minimum jail time for rape while boosting sentences for aggravated cases involving minors. The changes head to a full vote next week amid broad political support.

Politics•3 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 06:35

Andorra Reaffirms Cautious Abortion Decriminalisation Stance

The government says abortion reform must protect women from criminal penalties without endangering the co-principality, as opposition parties press for faster action.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 28, 2026 • 06:00

Diversand's New President Isabella Vargas Leads Defiant Pride March in Andorra

Isabella Vargas spearheaded Diversand's inaugural Pride march under her presidency, rallying 40 attendees with chants against regression. The event highlighted legal gains like equal marriage while pushing for broader protections amid rising local rhetoric.

Sports•4 Related•Jun 26, 2026 • 06:45

Andorran FAF Mandates SAOE Conversion for Clubs by 2027, Launches Salary Fund

Andorran football clubs face new rules to professionalize operations and protect staff pay. The federation approved SAOE structures and a wage fund amid financial reforms and European qualification boosts.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 20, 2026 • 07:15

Andorra's Children Plan Hits 41% Completion with 17 Actions Finished

Andorran officials reported steady progress on the National Plan for Children and Adolescents during a commission meeting, highlighting direct impacts on schools, vulnerable groups, and youth protection initiatives.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 20, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Sets Consent Age at 16 in Penal Code Reform, Bans Conversion Therapy

Parliament's Justice and Interior Commission has approved key penal code changes, including a consent age of 16 with close-in-age exceptions and bans on forcing changes to sexual orientation or gender identity.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 06:00

Andorra Signs Deal to Simplify Constitution into Easy-Read Format

Andorran officials formalized a pact Thursday to convert the Constitution and other laws into accessible formats. The initiative promotes universal understanding of public documents, with CASS already adopting similar practices for resolutions.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 07:45

Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms Church's Anti-Abortion Stance in Speech to Spanish Lawmakers

Pope Leo XIV told Spain's Congress of Deputies that human life deserves protection from conception to natural end, framing it as essential to justice and law's purpose. The speech holds relevance for Andorra's pending abortion reform discussions.

Business•4 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 22:15

Andorra Approves Bill for Stricter Real Estate Agent Regulations

Andorra's government passes legislation mandating college membership, academic qualifications, and insurance for real estate agents to enhance protections and combat unqualified practice.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:46

Andorra Approves Accession to Warsaw Convention on Crime Proceeds and Terrorism Financing

The move updates Andorra's tools against emerging threats from organised crime and terrorism. It mandates stronger detection, seizure of illicit funds, and judicial cooperation, building on existing criminal laws.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 01, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Land Law Reform Commission Proceeds Without Key Carrying Capacity Studies

Andorra's Land Law reform commission, led by Jordi Casadevall, pushes ahead without vital parish carrying capacity studies, confident in advancing legislative changes this term to better coordinate territorial planning across the country.

Business•3 Related•May 28, 2026 • 14:04

Council of Ministers Approves Defence Rights Amendment for Justice Efficiency

Andorra's government has updated regulations to streamline lawyer assignments, refine financial assessments, and index pro bono fees to inflation for better judicial access.

Politics•4 Related•May 28, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra General Council Launches Agreed Reform for Transparency and Modernization

The General Council in Andorra la Vella will vote Thursday on a unanimous reform draft to modernize rules, boost transparency, and prevent conflicts of interest through clearer access, accounting oversight, and gift limits.

Other•3 Related•May 21, 2026 • 06:16

ARPA Proposes Proactive Reforms to Strengthen Andorra's Animal Welfare Law

Advocates mandatory owner responsibility forms, unified traceability via veterinary checks, and controls on irregular breeding to curb illicit trade and abandonment in the Principat.

Politics•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra Social Democrats Propose Amendments to Strengthen Archives Law

Changes aim to enhance preservation, digitization, and access to documentary heritage while expanding public bodies' records management duties and integrating key institutional archives.

Politics•2 Related•May 07, 2026 • 11:16

Andorra Council Approves Revised Nationality Law Easing Residency Rules

Andorra's General Council has passed a qualified law reforming nationality rules to allow non-consecutive residency periods and adjust schooling and language criteria, aiming for reasonable integration standards amid partisan debate.

Politics•4 Related•Apr 22, 2026 • 17:31

Concòrdia Proposes 20 Amendments to Toughen Andorra's Criminal Code on Sex Crimes

Andorra's Concòrdia group submits amendments to reform bill, pushing stricter protections for minors, graduated consent ages, and full abortion decriminalization without specifics.

Other•4 Related•Apr 22, 2026 • 14:46

Andorran Data Protection Agency Proposes Key Amendments to Penal Code for Digital Privacy

The APDA has submitted observations to strengthen privacy and data protections in Andorra's Penal Code draft, focusing on digital identity theft, AI-facilitated crimes, and electronic communications safeguards amid tech advances.

Politics•4 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 19:01

Andorran MP Demands Full List of Registered Religious Entities

Susanna Vela, Social Democratic group president, files written question to government citing Article 9 of Law 2/2025 to verify equal treatment and legal compliance.

Other•4 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 20:46

Andorra Advances Animal Welfare Law Reforms with Stakeholder Input and Calls for Bolder Measures

Animal protection groups like ARPA push for pet sales bans, offender registries, mandatory training, and cross-border data sharing to prevent abuse and recidivism.