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Barcelona Proposes Sweeping Civic Ordinance Reforms Targeting Public Order and Prostitution

The draft shifts penalties from sex workers to clients, raises fines for public nuisances, and introduces stricter enforcement measures ahead of council debate in June–July 2025.

Una prostituta esperando a clientes en un portal de la calle Robadors, en el barrio del Raval, en Barcelona.
Un botellón en el Born, en Barcelona.

Overview

  • Barcelona's proposed civic ordinance removes fines for street-based sex workers, shifting penalties to clients and paid sex advertisers, with fines up to €30,000 for violations near minors.
  • The revisions reclassify promoting prostitution as a 'very serious' infraction, increasing fines to a range of €1,500.01–3,000.
  • Public nuisances, including noise, graffiti, public drinking, and irresponsible pet ownership, face elevated fines under the new proposal.
  • The ordinance mandates immediate fine payments via card terminals, aligning enforcement with Spain's national 'ley mordaza' standards.
  • The draft is slated for council debate in June–July 2025, aiming for implementation by early 2026 if approved.