Fiches Belges: Portugal

Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation?

Yes. For the purposes of mutual judicial assistance, under the internal law on judicial cooperation, either upon authorization of the Minister for Justice or pursuant to the provisions of any agreement, treaty or convention to which Portugal is a Party, direct communication of information relating to criminal matters may be established between Portuguese and foreign authorities that assist judicial authorities

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

Council Framework Decision 2006/960/JHA of 18 December 2006 on simplifying the exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the Member States of the European Union

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

The Public Prosecution Offices

* execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority)

N/A

Accepted languages for the request/decision

Portuguese or French.

Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable)

Not applicable.

a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

N/A