The Constitutional Court gave the 'green light' to the new legislation regarding the Return and Asylum Law, approving the norms that regulate the expulsions and detentions of foreigners. The decision was made even after the Patriarchate of Lisbon raised doubts about some aspects of the law.
The court decided to establish a set of safeguards that must be taken into account by authorities when applying the legislation. These protection measures aim to ensure that the rights of foreigners are respected during expulsion and detention processes.
The new law introduces significant changes to return and asylum procedures, modifying the rules governing the stay and departure of foreign citizens from the country. The Constitutional Court validated these changes but conditioned their application on compliance with the defined safeguards.
The competent authorities must now ensure that any decision of expulsion or detention takes into consideration the principles established by the court, balancing the needs of migration control with the protection of the fundamental rights of the individuals affected.
