Fernanda Pinheiro

Fernanda Pinheiro is the bastonária (president) of the Ordem dos Advogados (Order of Lawyers) in Portugal, a prominent legal figure advocating for the rights and freedoms of citizens within the legal system. Recently, she has been in the news for her strong opposition to proposed legislative changes aimed at expediting criminal justice processes, which she argues could infringe upon the rights of individuals, particularly victims of domestic violence. Pinheiro emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of citizens, asserting that the proposals could lead to undue pressure on victims and a loss of legal safeguards for defendants. Her stance reflects a commitment to ensuring that legal reforms do not compromise fundamental civil liberties.