Former deputy national director of the Judicial Police, Carlos Farinha, took office today as president of the Commission for the Protection of Crime Victims and warned of the existence of excessive delays in responses to victims.
New president of the Commission for the Protection of Victims warns of delays in responses
Wednesday, 7 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária) is Portugal’s national criminal investigation force that handles serious crimes such as homicide, organised crime, corruption and major fraud. It conducts criminal inquiries alongside prosecutors, so if you are involved in or affected by a serious criminal case in Portugal the PJ leads investigative work and consular assistance may be helpful.
