Legal experts are discussing whether former Portuguese Prime Minister José Sócrates is obligated to attend all court sessions, with the head of the Bar Association and a judge offering different perspectives.

Portuguese prosecutors are requesting that former Prime Minister José Sócrates be fined up to 1530 euros and compelled to attend all court hearings, arguing that any delay for new lawyers should not interrupt the trial.

Marco António Amaro has been named as the new lawyer for former Portuguese Prime Minister José Sócrates, who has had multiple legal representatives during the nearly 12-year 'Operação Marquês' process.

A solution proposed by the Bar Association president could require legal changes and might be unfeasible if the Ministry of Justice institute refuses to pay for a permanent public defender, allowing Sócrates to change lawyers without limit.

Passos Coelho (que lançou mais um alerta), Ana Abrunhosa (que perdeu a compostura) e a Justiça (que não consegue resolver o caso Sócrates) são o Bom, o Mau e o Vilão.

The trial of former Portuguese Prime Minister José Sócrates has been postponed once more after another lawyer withdrew from his defense, raising questions about whether this is a legitimate strategy or an attempt to run down the statute of limitations.

The article questions whether any lawyer will accept to defend José Sócrates, noting that his previous lawyers shared a profile of being willing to endure public insult.

Sara Leitão Moreira, the new lawyer for former Portuguese Prime Minister José Sócrates, has requested her immediate resignation, criticizing the court and abandoning the hearing room.

The CIP, Sócrates, and the Bar Association are highlighted as key players in a corruption case, with the defense of Sócrates reportedly weakened by his lawyers.

Prosecutors are requesting that former Portuguese Prime Minister José Sócrates be compelled to attend his trial, citing his 'abuse of defense rights' and proposing a sanction fee.

Former Portuguese Prime Minister José Sócrates has been assigned a new public defender for his representation in the 'Operation Marquês' trial, following the resignation of his previous lawyer, Sara Leitão Moreira.

The ongoing Sócrates case in Portugal, marked by numerous lawyer resignations and postponements, is sparking a debate on whether these delays will necessitate a reform of the country's justice system.

Mais uma advogada que renuncia a representar Sócrates, mais um adiamento, mais dúvidas sobre se não é tudo propositado. Boa altura também por isso para perceber se devemos ou não reformar a Justiça.

Advogados, juízes e procuradores refletem sobre impasse no julgamento: sanção de eventuais abusos de direito e o exercício mais assertivo do poder da juíza são apontados como possíveis soluções.

Luís Rosa, advogado Paulo Saragoça da Matta e juiz Nuno Matos analisam a renúncia de terceira advogada de José Sócrates e a nova investigação ao primeiro-ministro devido a suspeitas de branqueamento.

Judge Susana Seca has once again refused to grant more time to the defense team of former Portuguese Prime Minister José Sócrates, reiterating that the request for a 'reasonable period' to study the case files has already been decided.

The trial of former Portuguese Prime Minister José Sócrates is facing further delays as his lawyers have resigned, intensifying criticism of the judicial system and its alleged excessive guarantees.

The former Portugal Telecom manager, Bava, is expected to testify in court only after the Public Prosecutor's Office presents its evidence, as he faces charges of corruption, qualified tax fraud, and money laundering.

A esquerda e a extrema-esquerda afastaram-se dos anseios e das preocupações do povo - vivem num mundo de fantasia. E preferem defender José Sócrates, a defender a Justiça.

O antigo governante atira-se ao bastonário da Ordem dos Advogados e diz dispensar uma nova nomeação oficiosa. Nota que a sua última advogada "tem um filho pequeno" e que o processo é "gigantesco".

Sara Leitão Moreira, appointed just two weeks prior, has resigned from defending José Sócrates in the 'Operação Marquês' case, citing insufficient time from the court to prepare the defense.