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Lawyer for protesters to file criminal complaint against Minister of Internal Administration and PSP director

The lawyer representing protesters involved in the housing demonstration at Rossio, Lisbon, announced on Sunday, 2026-11-01, that he will file criminal complaints for abuse of power against the Minister of Internal Administration and the national director of the PSP. This follows police intervention during the early hours of Sunday, 2026-11-01, which resulted in the detention of six individuals.

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While this news details a legal challenge following protests, it does not change residency status, housing law, or immediate public services for residents, and serves primarily as an account of ongoing political and legal friction regarding housing demonstrations.

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