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Additional Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector. Ombudsman recommends that the Minister of Finance repeal the regime on which the tax is based

The Ombudsman has sent a recommendation to the Minister of Finance to repeal, as soon as possible, the regime on which the so-called Additional Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector (“ASSB”) is based. After an in-depth study of the tax, carried out following the receipt of a complaint, it was concluded that it violates the principle of ability to pay,…

2023-09-22
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Reports 2022. Ombudsman heard by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs, Rights, Freedoms and Guarantees on 14 September

The Ombudsman, Maria Lúcia Amaral, was heard by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs, Rights, Freedoms and Guarantees on 14 September at 4.30pm to present the Annual Activity Report for 2022, including the National Prevention Mechanism Report. To view the hearing, click here.

2023-09-08
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Ombudsman welcomes approval of new land registry legal regime

A Provedora de Justiça congratula-se com a aprovação do novo regime jurídico do cadastro predial (Decreto-Lei n.º 72/2023, de 23 agosto), na expectativa de que permita ultrapassar os grandes atrasos nos procedimentos de reclamação administrativa (PRA) para retificação de erros e/ou a atualização de elementos constantes das matrizes prediais. O procedimento de reclamação administrativa até agora em vigor exigia o…

2023-09-07
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Ombudsman at the meeting of the Council of State dedicated to the theme “Analysis of the economic, social and political situation in Portugal”

The Ombudsperson, Maria Lúcia Amaral, participated in the meeting of the Council of State held on 21 July 2023, at the Palácio de Belém, dedicated to the analysis of the economic, social and political situation in Portugal. The Ombudsman is an inherent member of this political body that consults the President of the Republic. More information here.

2023-07-21
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Deputy Ombudsperson at the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity award ceremony

The Ombudsman was represented by the Deputy Ombudsperson, Estrela Chaby, at the award ceremony of the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, which took place on 19 July in Lisbon. The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity honours outstanding contributions to climate action and climate solutions that inspire hope and new possibilities. In this 4th edition, Bandi “Apai Janggut” (Indonesia), Cécile Bibiane Ndjebet (Cameroon)…

2023-07-19
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Ombudsman’s Office publishes report on recent activity and the process of abolishing the Aliens and Borders Service (SEF)

The increase in the number of complaints from foreign citizens regarding delays in procedures for granting residence permits justified an intervention by the Ombudsman’s Office specifically aimed at the Aliens and Borders Service (SEF), whose conclusions and recommendations are presented in the report now released. Bearing in mind the recent publication of the legislation creating the Agency for Integration, Migration…

2023-07-19
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CEJ. Deputy Ombudsperson at the Solemn Closing Session of Training Courses

The Deputy Ombudsperson, Estrela Chaby, attended the Solemn Closing Session of the 1st Cycle of Theoretical and Practical Training of the 39th Training Course for Judicial Magistrates and the 9th Training Course for Judges of the Administrative and Tax Courts, which took place on 14 July, at the Álvaro Laborinho Lúcio Auditorium, in Lisbon. About this event, promoted by the…

2023-07-14
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Ombudsman at the presentation of World Youth Day Lisbon 2023

The Ombudsperson, Maria Lúcia Amaral, accompanied by the Deputy Ombudsmen, attended the presentation of World Youth Day Lisbon 2023, promoted by the Auxiliary Bishop of Lisbon, D. Américo Aguiar, on 13 July 2023. The legal entity for the organisation of WYD Lisbon 2023 is the WYD Lisbon 2023 Foundation, chaired by Bishop Américo Aguiar. More information here.

2023-07-13
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Ombudsman at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Ismaili Centre and Imamat Day

The Ombudsperson, Maria Lúcia Amaral, attended the reception on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Ismaili Centre and Imamat Day, which took place at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon on 13 July. The celebrations were attended by the President of the Republic and Prince Rahim Aga Khan.

2023-07-13
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CNDH. Deputy Ombudsman at the meeting of the Working Group for the commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Deputy Ombudsman, Ravi Afonso Pereira, participated on 11 July in the meeting of the Working Group of the National Commission for Human Rights (CNDH) dedicated to the commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Council of Europe Visibility Week. The Ombudsman is represented in the CNDH with the status of permanent observer.…

2023-07-11

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