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Content type: News
Covid-19. Ombudsman calls for speedy income tax refunds
The Ombudsman issued a new communication on how the Tax Authority (TA) is interpreting and applying the rule contained in Decree-Law 10-F/2020, which suspended tax executions until June 30. After exchanging correspondence with the Director General of TA, the Ombudsman now addressed the Secretary of State for Fiscal Affairs, drawing attention to the issues addressed in that correspondence that are…
2020-06-01
Content type: News
Ombudsman marks Children’s Day
Celebrating the Children’s Day, more than a ritual in which every year we renew our words of appeal for the respect of the collection of rights long recognized at international and national levels, must be a moment, an opportunity, to mobilize the community, the State, the citizens, to respond assertively to the problems that affect the children of our country.…
2020-06-01
Content type: Other Decisions
Covid-19. Ofício SEAF. Suspensão execuções fiscais. Efeitos práticos. Reembolsos de IRS
Entity addressed: Secretário de Estado dos Assuntos Fiscais
Type: Ofício
2020-05-29
Content type: News
Ombudsman proposes clarification of toll regime for vehicles dedicated to the transport of patients
The Ombudsman sent a communication to the government drawing attention to the need to clarify fully with motorway concession companies the toll payment regime applicable to vehicles dedicated to the transport of patients (VDTD). The most recent communication follows complaints from the Portuguese Fire Brigade League that tolls are being levied on this type of vehicle and after the Ombudsman’s…
2020-05-22
Content type: Other Decisions
Ofício.SEI. Regime portagens VDTD. Pedido clarificacao
Provedora de Justiça propõe clarificação do regime de portagens aplicável aos veículos dedicados ao transporte de doentes
Type: Sugestão de adopção de medida legislativa adequada
2020-05-20
Content type: News
Covid-19. Ombudsman welcomes new measures to support the self-employed but warns that in several situations they remain unprotected
The Ombudsman notes as positive the changes introduced by Decree-Law no. 20-C/2020, of May 7, to Decree-Law no. 10-A/2020, of March 13, in order to strengthen support for self-employed workers and members of statutory bodies of legal entities in the current economic and financial climate caused by the epidemiological outbreak that the country and the world are facing, but points…
2020-05-19
Content type: Other Decisions
Covid-19. Ofício insistência. Recomendação 5/B/2020. MTSSS. Medidas de apoio excecional a trabalhadores independentes
Entity addressed: MTSSS
Type: Ofício
2020-05-19
Content type: News
Covid-19. Public attendance service resumed with prior appointment
The services of the Ombudsman’s Office resume face-to-face service on May 18, at normal hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., requiring, however, prior appointment by telephone (213926600) or by electronic means (relações.publicas@provedor-jus.pt). Attendance will be provided on an individual basis, being the presence of accompanying persons not permitted, and will take place in compliance with the rules of hygiene…
2020-05-16
Content type: News
Ombudsman welcomes radar signage in Lisbon
The Lisbon City Council informed the Ombudsman that it will place H43 information signs on Ceuta Avenue, in each direction of traffic, which will make it possible to inform that this is a route with "instantaneous speed" detectors. The Ombudsman welcomes this decision, which follows a complaint procedure regarding the signposting of that road, where fixed radars are placed by…
2020-05-11
Content type: Other Decisions
Ofícios insistência. Medidas de apoio excecional aos advogados e solicitadores similares às dos trabalhadores independentes
Entity addressed: Secretário de Estado da Segurança Social e Secretário de Estado Adjunto da Justiça
Type: Ofício
2020-05-08
