Petition seeks to clarify the constitutionality of the time limit for demonstrations

A petition is being promoted to request the Constitutional Court's review of the legality of time limits on public gatherings and protests in Portugal. The initiative arises from recent protests regarding housing issues in Lisbon and Porto, highlighting the need for clarity on legal boundaries for exercising the right to assemble. The petitioners argue that the current law, which restricts gatherings to end by 00:30, lacks provisions for public spaces and may conflict with the constitutional right to peaceful assembly. They seek to clarify these limitations to ensure the protection of both demonstrators' rights and public safety.