Portugal

Law No. 144/99, of 31 August, on International Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters

Part III
Transfer of criminal proceedings

CHAPTER I
Delegation of competence in criminal proceedings in favour of the Portuguese judicial authorities


Article 80
Specific requirements

2. Should the requirements laid down in the preceding paragraph be met, criminal proceedings may also be taken or continued in Portugal if:

a) criminal proceedings have already been instituted in Portugal against the same person for other facts, the latter being punishable with deprivation of liberty of at least one year, and the presence of the person before the court is guaranteed;

Keywords

Ne bis in idem - State's own court



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