Immigration

Illegal immigrants held in PSP and GNR detention cells

Due to a lack of capacity in official Temporary Installation Centres (CIT), foreign nationals awaiting judicial decisions are being held in police (PSP) and military police (GNR) detention cells across the country. Specific cases have been reported in Lagoa, São Brás de Alportel, Setúbal, and Leiria, where individuals ordered by courts to be placed in dedicated centres remain in police custody, prompting legal challenges such as habeas corpus petitions.

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This highlights a systemic failure in the management of immigration detention facilities, meaning that if you or someone you know is in this legal position, they may face detention in substandard police facilities rather than proper centers due to overcrowding.

Correio da Manhã· 1w agoRead original ↗

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