The Court of Auditors has approved the government's acquisition of 1,568 electric weapons (tasers) for the PSP and GNR police forces. The 4.3 million euro contract has been awarded, with delivery expected within 90 days, effectively quadrupling the number of tasers currently in use by security forces by the end of the year.
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The Administrative Court of Lisbon ruled on 1 November that the 12:30 AM limit for protests is not absolute or automatic. It authorized an individual protester to maintain a tent in Rossio, Lisbon, until 24 November 2026, including during early morning hours, provided it is coordinated with the planned Christmas Market.
The Court of Auditors has validated the purchase of 1,568 new conducted energy devices (tasers) for police use. The supplier must deliver 1,000 units to the GNR and 568 to the PSP within 90 days. This will increase the total number of such weapons available to police forces from the current 402 to approximately 2,000.
The Lisbon Administrative Court ruled that the 12:30 AM limit on protests is not an absolute rule, allowing activist Renata Cambra to maintain her tent in Praça do Rossio until 24 November. This period coincides with the state budget vote, provided that the protest respects the scheduled Christmas Market at the location. Authorities are prohibited from dispersing or removing the protester as long as she complies with the court's terms.