Decree used by police to justify intervention in camps raises doubts among legal experts

Legal experts are questioning the police's reliance on a specific decree to dismantle protest camps. Critics, including constitutional experts, argue that such vigils and camping protests are protected by international jurisprudence.

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If you participate in or support protest movements in Portugal, this ongoing legal debate regarding the extent of police powers to dismantle camps may affect your rights to demonstrate.

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