The National Union of Public Prosecutors (Sindicato Nacional dos Magistrados do Ministério Público or SMMP) has scheduled a national strike for April 24. The union is demanding that the Superior Council of the Public Prosecution Service (Conselho Superior do Ministério Público) revise the rules for the annual rotation of magistrates to prevent the accumulation of functional areas. The strike notice has been formally submitted to the Ministry of Justice.
Public prosecutors announce national strike for April 24
Monday, 6 April 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Public Prosecutor's Office (Ministério Público) is the independent body that leads criminal investigations and represents the state in court. It gets involved in cases like a long-delayed INEM response because it can order autopsies, investigate potential criminal negligence or procedural failures, and decide whether to bring charges or recommend disciplinary action.
The SMMP (Sindicato dos Magistrados do Ministério Público) is the national union representing public prosecutors in Portugal. It advocates for the professional interests of its members and frequently engages in industrial action to negotiate working conditions and staffing levels within the judicial system.
