João Massano says he did not submit a formal proposal to the Ministry of Justice but had “informal contacts”. The Bar Association president reveals that disciplinary proceedings are under way against Pedro Delille.
Bar Association president insists on ex officio proceedings for mega-cases
Tuesday, 27 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados) is the professional body that regulates lawyers in Portugal, manages ethics and professional registration, and organises legal aid and court-appointed defence. The association can set up permanent teams of court-appointed lawyers if it judges the current system inadequate, which is why the Ministry of Justice said it would not object to such a move.
