Criminal Procedure Code at Portugal
Portugal's Code of Criminal Procedure (Código de Processo Penal) was enacted by Decree-Law No. 78/87 on February 17, 1987, and has undergone several amendments to adapt to evolving legal standards and practices. (Code of Criminal Procedure - Portugal | Departamento Cooperação Judiciária e Relações Internacionais)
📘 Overview
The Code establishes the framework for criminal proceedings in Portugal, encompassing:
Investigation and Prosecution: Outlining the roles of the Public Prosecutor and law enforcement agencies.
Trial Procedures: Defining the conduct of trials, rights of the accused, and responsibilities of the judiciary.
Appeals and Remedies: Providing mechanisms for challenging decisions.
Enforcement of Sentences: Detailing the execution of penalties.
🧾 Accessing the Code
The full text of the Code, along with its amendments, is available in Portuguese on the official website of the Portuguese Public Prosecutor's Office:
🔗 Code of Criminal Procedure – Portugal
For English translations of selected excerpts, you can refer to the Portuguese Public Prosecutor's Office's English Legislation Portal:
🔗 Portuguese Legislation in English
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