Housing

IGAI confirms steps to gather evidence on police interventions at housing protests

The IGAI (General Inspectorate of Internal Administration) is currently gathering evidence to analyze police conduct during housing protests in Lisbon and Porto. The investigation covers four specific interventions between 15 October and 1 November, but there is no estimated completion date for the administrative proceedings.

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While this investigation is ongoing, it confirms that official oversight processes have been triggered regarding police actions at recent housing demonstrations in Lisbon and Porto.

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