O Acórdão “Veiga Cardoso v. Portugal” e o que Podemos Esperar da Jurisprudência Nacional e do TEDH

In an interview with Vida Judiciária, Ana Reis Mota talks about the judgment “Veiga Cardoso v. Portugal” and what we can expect from the national case law and the ECtHR.

Ana Reis Mota states that “there has been some resistance from the Portuguese Courts to the incorrect application of the ECtHR's interpretation of freedom of expression vs protection of honor and reputation. The application of the ECtHR's jurisprudence on freedom of expression by Portuguese courts is fundamental to guarantee the effective protection of the fundamental rights of citizens. However, there is a lack of consistency or even reluctance in the application of this case law by Portuguese courts, preferring to follow a restrictive or conservative interpretation of what freedom of expression is, leading to unjustified delays in guaranteeing the fundamental rights of Portuguese citizens.”

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