Bar Association to automatically archive court reports of dilatory acts and counter-attack with complaints against judges

The Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados) has decided to automatically archive all disciplinary reports filed by judges against lawyers under the new rules punishing 'dilatory acts' in criminal proceedings, which entered into force on 1 September. The Association’s Superior Council also announced it will file complaints with the High Council of the Magistracy (CSM) against any judges who submit such reports, alleging the practice infringes on the independence of the legal defense.