Prosecutor-General's Office (PGR) demands electronic surveillance for domestic violence suspects within 24 hours of interrogation

A new directive (n.º 2/2026) from the Prosecutor-General's Office mandates that electronic monitoring devices for domestic violence suspects should be installed within 24 hours of their judicial interrogation. The directive also prioritizes homicide investigations in domestic violence contexts and requires mandatory psychological support for minor victims and family members, alongside urgent coordination with family courts.