Bolieiro criticizes the State for the Ponta Delgada prison

José Manuel Bolieiro, the President of the Azores Government, criticized the State for delaying a solution for the Ponta Delgada prison, calling it negligence. He emphasized the need for a dignified infrastructure and highlighted the importance of accessible justice across the islands. Bolieiro supported the proposal from the Bar Association to use videoconferencing for certain judicial proceedings, viewing it as a means to address geographical inequalities rather than replacing in-person justice. He reiterated the necessity of independent and prepared lawyers for true justice, framing their independence as a guarantee for citizens.