The crime of illegal financing of political parties in the penal code

The illegal financing of political parties is a crime that has gained prominence in the criminal justice system, given its impact on the transparency and fairness of the democratic system. It is regulated in Article 304 bis of the Spanish Criminal Code , following the amendment introduced by Organic Law 1/2015 of March 30.

This reform seeks to prevent and punish conduct that affects the financing of political parties, ensuring that legal limits are respected and preventing the misuse of resources to influence politics.