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10 November 2020

Creation Of Specific Courts For Terrorism-Related Crimes

The Attorney General of the Republic, Beatriz Buchili, demands greater action from magistrates in investigating the sources of terrorist financing.
Portugal Government, Public Sector

The Attorney General of the Republic, Beatriz Buchili, demands greater action from magistrates in investigating the sources of terrorist financing.

According to Bestriz Buchili "Terrorist financing is done through drug trafficking, money laundering, illegal fishing, and banking transactions. This measure is supported by Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosario, since he considers that terrorism is "an evil that hinders the development of the country. The jurist José Machicame understands that specialized courts can allow faster proceedings, precisely because they have magistrates and investigators who are dedicated only to terrorist crimes.

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