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PS sends penal procedure reform that Seguro let pass to the Constitutional Court
The Socialist Party (PS) has referred seven articles of a new penal procedure reform to the Constitutional Court for review, arguing they may be unconstitutional. The legislation, which was previously passed in Parliament with support from the PSD, Chega, IL, and PAN, allegedly limits defense rights in court.
Why it matters
This court review could lead to the modification or invalidation of rules concerning defense rights in criminal proceedings; if you are involved in or awaiting legal proceedings, the legal framework governing your defense may still change.ExpressoRead original ↗
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