Dozens of people protested this Saturday outside the Supreme Court of Justice against the treatment that the Portuguese judicial system gives to victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence. The protesters criticized what they consider to be a devaluation of sexual abuse and domestic violence crimes by the judicial instances.
The protest brought together people affected by these issues and their supporters, who wanted to draw attention to what they describe as a lack of sensitivity and recognition of victims' experiences in the justice system. The participants protested peacefully outside the Supreme Court of Justice building.
The article does not specify which specific judicial decisions motivated this demonstration, but indicates that the protests arise in a context of growing concern about the treatment of sexual abuse and domestic violence cases in Portuguese courts. The demonstration represents one of several protest actions that have emerged recently related to this issue.
