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Luís Rosa and lawyer Pedro Marinho Falcão discuss the resumption of the Operation Marquês trial, and Pedro Delille's withdrawal from Sócrates's defence, a pattern later repeated by José Preto.

An analytical update on the protracted Sócrates trial, framed as a slow-motion courtroom drama punctuated by unexpected or seemingly choreographed incidents that lend a surreal air to proceedings. Journalist Luís Rosa outlines how procedural delays, political overtones and episodic disruptions have complicated the legal narrative, raising broader questions about the judiciary’s capacity to deliver timely justice and the need for legal and policy reform to protect public trust. The piece examines implications for corruption cases and systemic reform in Portugal’s judicial and political spheres.

Although it was initially due to resume this Tuesday, the trial of former prime minister José Sócrates has been postponed until 13 January to allow the court‑appointed lawyer, who will defend Sócrates, time to study the case file. This follows the former prime minister's lawyer, José Preto, having announced a few days ago that he is hospitalised and therefore unable to defend him...
