The first session of the trial of two police officers from the Rato station, in Lisbon, took place behind closed doors and lasted only 10 minutes. The two security force members are suspected of committing crimes of torture and rape.
The trial took place without public access, following the secrecy of justice regime applicable to this type of proceedings. The authorities did not reveal details about the charges or the victims involved in the case.
The Rato station, located in central Lisbon, is one of the main police stations in the Portuguese capital. This case comes in a context of increased scrutiny over the actions of security forces in Portugal.
The subsequent sessions of the trial will also be held behind closed doors, maintaining secrecy over the judicial procedures and the evidence presented during the process.
