Local Politics
Luís Neves denies giving orders to the PSP and downplays police baton use on protesters: "What I saw was physical force"
The National Director of the Judiciary Police, Luís Neves, stated that he witnessed the use of "physical force" rather than general baton charges during recent protests in Lisbon. The Ministry of Internal Administration clarified that earlier remarks by the minister regarding the use of batons referred only to a specific situation, while attributing injuries to the necessary actions of the PSP police force.
Why it matters
While this is a political and institutional response, it highlights the ongoing official justification for police conduct during recent public protests, which is relevant if you participate in or encounter demonstrations in the capital.PúblicoRead original ↗
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