Standby lawyers for major trials
The Bar Association and the Superior Council of the Judiciary are moving ahead with a 'task force' to prevent trials from dragging out. A pool of court-appointed defence lawyers will include 2 to 3 people per case.
Government wants a Justice Campus in Porto and sets up a working group
The Government will establish a working group to “define, develop and present” a Strategic Plan to consolidate services, agencies and courts and to include the future Casa Barnahus in a proposed Porto Justice Campus. The Strategic Plan must be submitted as a report by 31 May.
