Prison guard refuses compulsory retirement and Justice rules in his favor
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Prison guard refuses compulsory retirement and Justice rules in his favor

Correio da Manhã31 August 2026 at 01:30

A prison guard refuses the compulsory retirement imposed by the Directorate-General for Reintegration and Prison Services. The worker contested the administrative decision that forced him into early retirement.

The Administrative Court of Sintra declared the prison guard's retirement null. The Central Administrative Court of the South later confirmed this decision, ruling in favor of the worker.

The judgment states that compulsory retirement is null, but the appeal filed with the Supreme Administrative Court prevents an immediate return to work. The guard remains away from his duties until the final decision.

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