The Social Democratic Party (Partido Social Democrata or PSD) proposed a law to suspend the statute of limitations (prazos de prescrição) when a defendant changes lawyers. The move aims to prevent “dilatory maneuvers” used to delay trials, citing the long-running case of former Prime Minister José Sócrates as an example. Those following the legal system should note the proposal targets the “carousel” of lawyer resignations that can lead to cases expiring.