The coordinator of the Public Prosecutor's Office in Portalegre expressed his regret over the lack of magistrates and judicial staff in the region. The magistrate warned that justice is currently going through what has been described as a "challenging, complex, and highly pressured" moment.
The situation of scarce human resources affects the functioning of the courts in the district of Portalegre. The head of the Public Prosecutor's Office in that region highlighted the daily difficulties faced in ensuring the normal operation of judicial services.
This alert comes in the context of a broader crisis in the justice sector in Portugal, where several districts face similar staffing problems. The lack of magistrates and judicial staff compromises the courts' capacity to respond and citizens' access to justice.
