On September 1st, the courts resumed judicial activity in Portugal, with full agendas, deadlines in progress, and courtrooms where the freedom of citizens is decided. The resumption of the judicial calendar marks the return to the daily rhythm of justice, after the interruption period.
Lawyers play a central role in this return, being described as the first line of defense of citizens before the power of the judicial machine. The profession is presented as essential in defending the rights of citizens who face the judicial system.
The judicial calendar is also described as a revealing moment of the quality of the legislative amendments previously approved. The way laws apply in practice can only be evaluated when courts resume effective work.
