Spain/Portugal: Investigations start into CIA rendition flights
On 5 February, a Portuguese Prosecutor announced the start of investigations into stopovers made in Portugal by suspected CIA rendition flights. Another investigation into CIA rendition flights is taking place in Spain. Following an order by a high court judge, the...
Council of Europe Committee of Ministers adopts resolution following ICJ complaint on child labour in Portugal
The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers adopted a resolution in response to the first-ever collective complaint lodged by the ICJ against Portugal under the European Social Charter.