IL admits to thinking about justice, but believes the manifesto adds little

The President of the Liberal Initiative, Rui Rocha, this Friday spoke in favor of thinking about justice as long as this does not happen in relation to specific cases, and considered that the published manifesto adds little.

“I believe that this is an expression of freedom, but I do not believe that anything new will come out of it, any changes will come from this important manifesto about justice. Justice really needs to be thought about, it needs to be done, I don’t believe that this manifesto greatly strengthens this intention,” he defended.

Rui Rocha was speaking to journalists while visiting a Portuguese property exhibition that runs until Sunday at the FIL in Lisbon and was asked about the manifesto signed by 50 figures from different backgrounds in defense of a “civil coup” that aims to put an end to the “troubling inertia” of political agents in regarding justice reform, contacting the President, the Government and Parliament.

“I do not believe that the contribution of this manifesto will lead to any particular changes in matters of justice. The problems of justice are different, they are related to its own organization, primarily also with means and measures, with measures aimed in the field of administrative and criminal justice that allow speeding up processes,” he said, pointing out that IL has “concrete proposals” in these areas.

Rui Rocha argued that the “necessary context for a proper discussion” is not created by “always and constantly attacking justice and raising questions related to justice.”

The Liberal said he was willing to “discuss with everyone and listen to everyone on this issue” but stressed that “discussing fairness in relation to specific facts, specific cases has never been good politics.” “A broader reflection on justice, made with the necessary calm and the necessary good will, always seems in order to me. We will do our part in parliament by proposing concrete measures in this regard,” he said.

When asked whether he considered this manifesto an attack on justice, the IL leader refused, pointing out that it was “an exercise of natural, desirable freedom of expression.”

“Citizens should organize and share their ideas, but when I see, for example, Ferro Rodriguez as a subscriber, I do not understand that this is a contribution that will be decisive in the development of justice that we want,” he defended. Rui Rocha also said that this could be a form of pressure on political power, but noted that he “doubts whether this pressure will bring anything useful.”

“Sometimes people talk about the need for fairness pacts. I have nothing against fairness pacts. I hope that this desire for fairness pacts is not a ploy that paralyzes the debate,” he said.

On this occasion, the IL President was also asked about the government’s proposal for a mission allowance for PSP and GNR members ranging from €365.13 to €625.94, which would replace the current service and risk allowance in the security forces.

Rui Rocha said the security forces are “well trained” and “well paid” but said it was necessary to “know the cost of this measure”, calling on the executive branch to disclose the figures.

“It has to be done in a balanced way, it has to be done fairly, and we continue to say that public administration needs reform,” he said.

The IL leader noted that his party does not intend to promote the proposals, but is ready to “find solutions to this issue” as long as the government says “how much these proposals cost and whether it is affordable for implementation.” this reform of the state to invest in economic growth.”