Amadeu Guerra Takes Charge: A Strong Stand for Independence in Portugal's Prosecutor's Office
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Amadeu Guerra Takes Charge: A Strong Stand for Independence in Portugal's Prosecutor's Office

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Summary:

  • Amadeu Guerra inaugurated as the new head of PGR, succeeding Lucília Gago.

  • He warns against any changes to the Statute of the Public Ministry that threaten its independence.

  • Focus on recovering assets in corruption cases as a top priority.

  • Calls for increased involvement of the Judicial Police (PJ) in investigations.

Amadeu Guerra's Commitment to Independence

Amadeu Guerra, who succeeds Lucília Gago as the head of the Procuradoria-Geral da República (PGR), was inaugurated this Saturday at the Palácio de Belém. During his acceptance speech, Guerra emphasized that there are "red lines" he will not tolerate, particularly regarding any amendments to the Statute of the Public Ministry that violate the Constitution and its autonomy and independence.

Guerra expressed his general opposition to legislative changes made hastily in response to specific cases, warning that such actions can lead to unforeseen consequences. He stressed the importance of careful consideration regarding the effects of any legal modifications on the future of the justice system.

His primary focus will be on the recovery of assets in corruption cases, which he declared a priority for his administration. He also highlighted the need for more involvement from the Judicial Police (PJ) in investigations, aiming for a more robust approach to tackling corruption in Portugal.

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