Portugal’s Bold Plan to Fix Its Broken Justice System
Liberal lawmaker Mário Amorim Lopes has unveiled a new legislative package aimed at overhauling Portugal’s justice system. The proposals focus on making courts faster, more modern, and accountable. His criticism of the current system’s inefficiency comes as political debates intensify over judicial delays and transparency.
Amorim Lopes argued that trust in the justice system is eroding due to excessive delays and unnecessary surveillance. He questioned how citizens can have confidence in a system that records trivial conversations between officials while failing to resolve cases promptly. His proposals include ending lengthy mega-trials, giving court clerks more authority, and introducing plea bargaining to speed up proceedings.
The legislative package now enters political debate, with calls for a more efficient and transparent justice system. If adopted, the reforms could reshape how courts operate, from case management to fee structures. The proposals will likely face further scrutiny from rival parties in the coming weeks.
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