The legal framework of public civil archives in Spain

The origins of modern legislation regulating civil public archives in Spain date back to the 19th century, although some Spain’s current historical archives, such as Archives Crown Aragon, have their roots Middle Ages. In second half need preserve collections Inquisition, well from confiscated monasteries and religious houses, gave rise establishment State Historical Archive. aforementioned has been extensively revised since 1978 additionally reflect new Spanish territorial political model established by Basic Standard, which gradually a complex system competencies field Spain, depending on whether they are owned state (State System) or autonomous communities other administrations (Autonomous Communities System), it outlined case law Constitutional Court Spain. From point view state, Law 16/1985 25 June heritage is basic normative act for regulation state’s currently under Ministry Culture Sports, specifically, General Subdirectorate Archives. said authority special body officials – archivists, librarians archaeologists. On hand, at level Autonomous Communities, each Community approved its own specific regarding jurisdiction over. this regard, way example relation representativeness, Andalusia (current 7/2011 3 November documents, documentary Andalusia) Catalonia 10/2001 13 July circulation records) discussed.