Portugal's Parliament Approves Inquiry Into DCIAP Over Investigation Delays
A parliamentary hearing into the workings of Portugal’s Central Department of Investigation and Penal Action (DCIAP) has been unanimously approved. The move follows concerns over delays in ongoing inquiries and alleged internal dysfunctions. The issue was debated on a recent episode of Antes Pelo Contrário, broadcast on April 30. The request for the hearing came from the Attorney General. It was formally proposed by the Liberal Initiative party, which highlighted persistent delays in the DCIAP’s investigations. The department handles high-profile cases, including those linked to former Prime Minister José Sócrates and the collapse of Banco Espírito Santo (BES).
On the SIC Notícias programme *Antes Pelo Contrário*, journalists Pedro Delgado Alves and José Eduardo Martins examined the DCIAP’s performance. They pointed to structural problems and prolonged inquiry phases as key concerns. The parliamentary vote to approve the hearing saw no opposition, signalling broad agreement on the need for scrutiny.
The hearing will now proceed, with lawmakers set to question the DCIAP’s operations. Delays in investigations and internal inefficiencies will be central topics. The outcome may influence how major criminal cases are managed in the future.
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