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National Court of Spain

The National Court of Spain (Audiencia Nacional) is a high-level judicial body that handles serious and complex criminal cases, such as terrorism, organized crime, and significant financial crimes. It also deals with cases involving certain high-ranking officials and issues that affect the entire country. Located in Madrid, it functions as a court of appeal for cases coming from lower courts and has jurisdiction throughout Spain. Its role ensures that major criminal and constitutional matters are addressed with consistency and authority at the national level.