In Spain, a bad regulation of rape and sexual assault that had to be rectified resulted in the early release of more than a thousand rapists and sexual aggressors.

Omissions

• The claim refers to the "Only Yes is Yes" law (Ley Orgánica 10/2022) passed by the Spanish government in 2022, not a general 'bad regulation'
• The law was intended to strengthen sexual consent protections but inadvertently reduced minimum sentences due to a technical drafting error
• The Spanish government amended the law in 2023 (Ley Orgánica 4/2023) to close this loophole
• Sources show varying figures: 'nearly 1,300' and 'at least 978' - the exact figure appears to be in the 900-1,300 range depending on the date of counting
• The claim was made in April 2026 but refers to events from 2022-2023

Sources

• SecondaryAnadolu AgencyNearly 1,300 convicts handed reprieves under 'Only Yes is Yes' law since last year
• SecondaryChina DailyThe law included a loophole enabling at least 978 imprisoned offenders to get their sentences reduced or ended early