Spanish police have arrested three people in connection with the death of a 24-year-old gay man over the weekend.

It is believed that the attack was motivated by homophobia.

Samuel Luiz was found unconscious at the weekend outside a nightclub in A Coruña, after being beaten. Emergency services failed to revive him and he died on Saturday morning.

On Tuesday, Spanish authorities confirmed that they had arrested three young men – aged between 20 and 25 years old. The three alleged attackers are from Galicia – the region where the attack took place.

In response to the attack, LGBTQ communities in a number of cities across Spain organised demonstrations and protests.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Spain?

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Spain? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

Is homosexuality legal in Spain?

Yes. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in 1979.

Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Spain?

Yes. Protections against discrimination on the basis of sexuality were introduced in 1995.

Is there Marriage Equality in Spain?

Yes. Marriage Equality was enacted in 2005.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Spain?

Although historically Spain has been a conservative and religious country, in recent years it has become increasingly socially liberal.

Today, it is generally an accepting and welcome place for LGBTQ people.

There is a vibrant and visible LGBTQ community.

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