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Court of Appeal invalidates decision not to try police officers accused of lying about Odair Moniz
The Lisbon Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court's decision to dismiss perjury charges against two police officers, ruling that the reasoning for the non-pronouncement was insufficient. A judge of instruction must now re-evaluate the case and provide a detailed explanation of the facts behind any new decision regarding whether the officers should stand trial.
Why it mattersThis court ruling keeps a high-profile case involving police conduct and community tensions active, signaling that the judicial process is continuing and that the decision not to prosecute has been rejected.
