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Ombudsman requests declaration of unconstitutionality of amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure
Publication: ECO
Author: Lusa
Source published: 19/10/2026, 13:56:16 UTC
Briefing created: 19/10/2026, 14:16:56 UTC
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Briefings
A Portuguese procurator general requested the Constitutional Court to declare unconstitutional five amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code. The procurator general, Luísa Neto, cited public complaints since her July 15, 2026, appointment regarding the July 27, 2026, law. She identified potential issues with defense guarantees in confession for serious crimes, witness absences, abbreviated trials for serious crimes, the right to respond in appeals, and new fines for delays. The Socialist parliamentary group plans to refer the amendments to the Constitutional Court on October 16, 2026, while the Bar Association congratulated the decision and noted the July 2026 submission of all eligible entities.
Key points
- The Portuguese procurator general Luísa Neto requested the Constitutional Court to declare unconstitutional five amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code.
- The procurator general identified potential issues with defense guarantees in confession for serious crimes, witness absences, abbreviated trials for serious crimes, the right to respond in appeals, and new fines for delays.
Context
This briefing covers a request by the Portuguese procurator general to declare amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code unconstitutional, based on public complaints since her July 2026 appointment. The Socialist parliamentary group plans to refer the amendments to the Constitutional Court on October 16, 2026.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the procurator general's July 2026 request and the October 16, 2026 parliamentary group decision. No specific amendment text is provided, and the impact of the amendments on the judicial system is not detailed.
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