Court delays news in Portugal
Latest news and stories about court delays in Portugal for expats and residents.
Latest news and stories about court delays in Portugal for expats and residents.
Rita Alarcão Júdice admits to reviewing payment deadlines for court-appointed lawyers, following successive refusals by Sócrates' lawyers.
Operation Marquês, BES Angola, Tempestade Perfeita and Octapharma will be the four mega-trials covered by teams of court-appointed defence lawyers to respond to any resignations by private lawyers.
The Union of Public Prosecutors’ Magistrates reports “critical situations” in the Lisbon North and West judicial districts. A backlog of cases and staff shortages are causing alarm.
The bill was already approved in December last year at a Council of Ministers meeting and follows the recommendation of a working group set up by the Superior Council for the Judiciary.
Press review: In the CSM report proposing this measure, it is stated that the aim is 'an effective and deterrent instrument, comparable to the fine for litigation in bad faith'.
The Minister of Justice announced a package of measures with a special focus on combating domestic violence and the slow pace and delaying tactics in the courts.