The trial of two police officers accused in the case of the Rato police station, in Lisbon, begins this Friday. The two are the main defendants in this case that has been followed by public opinion.
The crimes they are suspected of include torture and rape, among other crimes allegedly committed at the police station located in the Rato neighborhood, in the Portuguese capital.
This case has attracted great media attention and raises questions about practices in police stations and existing oversight mechanisms. The trial promises to be lengthy, with several sessions scheduled for the coming weeks.
