Portuguese justice minister defends police credibility amid ongoing controversy
Portugal's Justice Minister Rita Alarcão Júdice affirmed that the Judiciary Police's credibility remains intact amid controversy involving Internal Administration Minister Luís Neves.
Portuguese Justice Minister Rita Alarcão Júdice has defended the credibility of the Judiciary Police (PJ) amid an ongoing controversy involving the Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves. Neves previously served as the national director of the police force.
Speaking at a ceremony in Caxias on Saturday, Júdice stated that competent institutions are carrying out all necessary evaluations regarding the matter. She maintained that public trust in the police force remains unaffected, adding that Neves is managing the situation "the best way he knows how." Júdice expressed confidence that Portuguese citizens continue to recognize the quality and integrity of the PJ during the institutional review process.
Sources: RTP, Expresso, Jornal Económico
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- RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) — Ministra da Justiça sobre Luís Neves: "Credibilidade da PJ não foi afetada"
- Jornal Económico — Luís Neves está “a gerir processo da melhor forma que sabe”, diz Rita Alarcão Júdice
- Expresso — Ministra da Justiça diz que Luís Neves está “a gerir processo da melhor forma que sabe"