University of Aveiro professor sentenced to two years in prison for hate incitement

A 64-year-old professor from the University of Aveiro was sentenced by the Aveiro Court to two years in prison for a crime of discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence. The sentence was suspended, but was conditional on the payment of 500 euros to ILGA Portugal, an organization that defends the rights of LGBTQ+ people. The trial took place at the court in the city of Aveiro, where the professor faced charges related to comments considered discriminatory. The conviction represents a landmark in the application of hate speech laws in Portugal, particularly in the academic environment.