Citizens call for urgent intervention of torture prevention mechanism

A group of citizens has requested the intervention of the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture to conduct unannounced visits to police stations where detainees may be taken. This request comes as protests for housing rights continue in Lisbon, following a violent police intervention that resulted in injuries. The citizens, including lawyers and academics, emphasize the need for monitoring the treatment of individuals during detention and cite international protocols regarding torture prevention. They argue that the mechanism's role is to prevent mistreatment rather than document it after the fact, highlighting the urgency of their request.