Public Prosecutor's Office opens investigation into police intervention in Lisbon

The Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into police interventions during housing protests in Lisbon and Porto. This inquiry follows incidents on October 15, 20, 25, and November 1, where police used force to disperse demonstrators. The protests were aimed at advocating for housing rights, with participants citing their constitutional right to protest. The police justified their actions by referencing a 1974 decree limiting protest hours. Additionally, the General Inspectorate of Internal Administration has initiated an administrative process to assess the circumstances surrounding these police actions, which resulted in injuries to both protesters and officers.