The PSD has submitted a legislative initiative to Parliament proposing the suspension of judicial proceedings when defense lawyers are replaced, aiming to prevent dilatory tactics that lead to the statute of limitations expiring. The proposal, part of a broader effort to increase judicial efficiency, seeks to balance the right to defense with the need to prevent the systematic replacement of lawyers from being used to delay cases. While the PSD MP Paulo Lopes Marcelo highlighted the need to address weaknesses in the system, former Prime Minister José Sócrates criticized the move as politically motivated, claiming lawyers often resign due to insufficient time to prepare defenses. The proposal is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, with the party seeking input from judicial bodies.