Union laments government's refusal to open extraordinary course for magistrates

The Union of Public Prosecutors (SMMP) expressed disappointment over the Justice Minister's refusal to establish an extraordinary training course for magistrates. During a parliamentary hearing, Minister Rita Alarcão Júdice rejected the proposal, citing equality concerns and the potential compromise of training quality. The SMMP argues that the current number of magistrates is insufficient, with many nearing retirement, and that the ordinary training course takes too long to address the deficit. They emphasize the need for a special course to quickly integrate qualified magistrates and ensure the effectiveness of the justice system.