Teenagers over the age of 16 are free to decide whether or not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a result of their "majority of age."

Between the ages of 12 and 16, the child must be informed, but consent must be given by an adult (father, mother, guardian) for representation.

In any case, it must be borne in mind that the well-being of minors must prevail, and therefore the medical recommendations, which currently involve the administration of the vaccine, should be followed.

However, in the case of minors between 12 and 16 whose parental authority is shared by their two parents and one wants to vaccinate the child and the other does not, the way to solve the problem would be to start a procedure of voluntary jurisdiction in the face of discrepancy in the exercise of parental authority. In this way, it will be up to the judicial authority to decide whether or not to administer the vaccine to the child.

Who pays for the start of the course?

At this time of year, inquiries are usually made as to who should pay for the expenses incurred as a result of the start of the school year.

The debatable legality of sanctions for non-compliance with confinement during the state of alarm

Royal Decree 463/2020, of 14 March, by which the state of alarm was declared, has limited the right to free movement of persons. We will explain it in more detail.