European Court of Human Rights rejects Vara's complaint

The European Court of Human Rights rejected Armando Vara's appeal regarding the revocation of his sentence pardon, stating it was filed too late. The court emphasized that the four-month deadline for appeals begins when the lawyer is notified of the decision, not the applicant. Vara, previously imprisoned for influence peddling, was released during the pandemic but faced new charges leading to additional prison time. His defense argued that the revocation violated legal principles, but the court found the appeal was submitted after the legal deadline. Vara is currently facing trial for corruption related to a loan involving former Prime Minister José Sócrates, with concerns about the case's potential expiration.