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The speed of justice, procedural time limits and the protection of fundamental rights, remain essential pillars of the rule of law.
29/10/2026
in Observador
On this crucial issue, our Professional Partner, Rui Costa Pereira, has penned an opinion piece in Observador, analysing the Prosecutor-General's recent Instruction No. 1/2026.
In the article, the specialist discusses the implications of hierarchical guidelines regarding judicial decisions that penalise procedural inertia and the excessive dragging out of investigations, underlining an essential idea: evidence has an 'expiration date' and compliance with legal deadlines is indispensable both for the effectiveness of justice and for the protection of the rights of those under investigation.
We invite you to read the full reflection via the link below.
