More than 200 justice professionals sign open letter for the right to protest

Over 200 legal professionals in Portugal signed an open letter advocating for the right to protest, expressing concern over recent governmental responses to housing demonstrations. They emphasize that the right to assembly is a fundamental right, not subject to political concession, and criticize restrictive interpretations that undermine this right. The letter highlights the importance of protecting democratic freedoms and calls for accountability in cases of rights violations. Recent police actions against housing protests in Lisbon and Porto resulted in injuries and arrests, raising further alarm among the signatories about the treatment of demonstrators.