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Ricardo Fernandes is in Switzerland and had postponed this decision for the sake of his family, as he wanted to ensure his children were financially secure.
A lawyer was ordered to pay 5,000 euros in compensation to a judge after sending a fax to the court where he worked, accusing him of abuse of power and lack of civility. Now, the Portuguese state has been forced to acknowledge that the courts violated freedom of expression.
Hitting an adult is a crime, hitting an animal is cruelty. Is hitting a child an educational act?
A PhD researcher in Psychology highlights that sexual harassment “has a very deep gender mark.”
The horizontal property regime, set out in the Civil Code (Articles 1414–1438-A), divides buildings into independent units alongside shared common areas. Only units that are autonomous, distinct, and with direct The post Condominiums: rights, duties and good administration — what the law says appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The 1.6 million euros paid as 'reparation' are not exempt from taxes. In some cases, the financial compensation could be cut to half of the communicated value.
The Portuguese Association of Insurers, through the APS Insurance Knowledge and Learning centre (CASA), has announced the 'Condominiums (and) Insurance' course, which will take place online from 15 to 23 April. The aim of this training is to provide knowledge about the mandatory and optional insurance policies that condominiums should consider, covering aspects...
The 1.6 million euros paid as 'reparation' are not exempt from taxes. In some cases, the financial compensation could be cut to half of the communicated value.
Bishops refuse to quantify the reduction applied and guarantee that “the rationale for assessing each case has not changed.”
Bishop José Ornelas admits that some victims may find the amount insufficient and states that anyone who wishes can file a complaint and that people can always turn to the courts.
The Constitution enshrined freedom of expression as a fundamental right
On the 50th anniversary of the Portuguese Constitution, the article highlights that several constitutional rights remain unimplemented.
According to São Vicente's defence, his medical conditions create an increased risk of severe infection and death. The petition attributes the deterioration of his health to the conditions of the cell, which lacks potable water.
The union expresses “deep concern” regarding this decision concerning a report that focuses “on public interest,” considering it an act “of conditioning freedom of the press.”
In an interview with CNN International, Gisèle Pelicot admits she was shocked to learn that some consider her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, a “hero” after he subjected his wife to abuse and rape, including inviting other men to do so without her consent. Gisèle also says she wants to “leave behind the status of victim” and is trying to “regain control” of her own life.
A chronicle of a case in which a lawyer saw the legitimacy of his work recognised and (it is hoped) in which the judge and the Public Prosecutor's Office learned something. Opinion by Francisco Teixeira da Mota.
Noelia died this Thursday, following a year-and-a-half-long legal battle against her father, who attempted to halt the process.
There were 601 days of fighting in court against the wishes of her father, who wanted to prevent the young woman from accessing medically assisted death. Noelia has mental health issues, was raped, and became paraplegic.
José Sócrates laments the “manipulation of the choice of the defence lawyer imposed on the accused” and stresses that the court-appointed lawyer Luís Esteves does not have his trust.
In Europe, defamation is a crime in many member states, although prison sentences are rarely applied. However, the European trend is to decriminalise, restrict, or even abolish the criminal route. Opinion by Francisco Rui Cádima.
One of the first tasks in legal consultations regarding these matters is to demystify the belief that infidelity guarantees an advantage in divorce proceedings.
How the judges of the Évora Court of Appeal were divided over access to psychiatric data in a domestic violence case. Opinion by Francisco Teixeira da Mota.
This article discusses a judicial decision in Portugal highlighting a procedural error related to the principle of adversariality (contraditório) in civil proceedings. Specifically, it emphasizes that in incidents such as opposition to a garnishment, courts must allow parties to respond to all evidence and arguments before issuing a decision on the merits. The case reviewed involved a court ruling without giving the parties, particularly the defendant, the opportunity to contest witness testimony or respond to evidence, violating the constitutional principle of adversariality outlined in Article 3, nº3 of the Portuguese Civil Procedure Code. The decision was deemed a procedural nullity due to this breach, underscoring the importance of respecting procedural rights to ensure fair trial standards in Portuguese civil law.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly present in high-risk sectors: autonomous vehicles, drones, automated medical diagnostics, and smart home devices. When an AI system causes an accident, the compensation process becomes more complex than in traditional claims. The main obstacle lies in proving the causal link, given the opacity...
Without a chance to defend himself, director Ico Costa went from being a recognised winner at IndieLisboa and elsewhere to being labelled a woman abuser, with his films cancelled. It took only one accusation, signed with a woman's name. A woman whom no one has ever seen, with whom no one has spoken, and who, in reality, does not exist. The main suspect behind the false accusation is a man.
Despite the headwinds, the right to speak and express what is on our minds (even if erroneously) is still respected at the ECHR. Opinion by Francisco Teixeira da Mota.
This is the story of Artur, an alienated father. In this and upcoming articles, we will continue to follow his experience, step by step.
The court deemed the accusation “completely unfounded”. The criminal complaint resulted from articles regarding alleged financial ties between doctors and pharmaceutical companies during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Only when there was a witness was I finally able to have a case opened.” António Manuel Ribeiro, from the band UHF, reflects on the Posto Emissor podcast about the stalking situation he endured for a decade.
A defence is impossible. If you say everything, you're seen as trying to justify what you did. If you say nothing, you're admitting guilt.
