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Constitutional Court grants excuse request for judge, allowing her to recuse herself from the case.

Case Number TC_19980654
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Jurisdiction Portugal (PT)
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The Constitutional Court granted the request for excuse filed by Judge Maria Helena Brito regarding the case between the Sindicato X and Hospital de Santa Marta. The court accepted the grounds for recusal without further debate, permitting the judge to withdraw from the proceedings. This procedural decision ensures impartiality by removing the judge from the specific dispute.

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Art. 24.º da CRP; Art. 24.º da CRP: The Constitutional Court has the authority to grant requests for excuse when a judge's impartiality is compromised, thereby ensuring the right to a fair trial.

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request for excuse judicial recusal impartiality requirement Constitutional Court fair trial rights

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Art. 24.º da CRP
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Acórdão 654/98

ACÓRDÃO N.º 654/98

Procº nº 775/98

1ª Secção

Acordam no Tribunal Constitucional:

Nos autos de recurso em que é recorrente o SINDICATO X e recorrido o HOSPITAL DE SANTA MARTA, o Tribunal Constitucional decide deferir o pedido de escusa formulado pela Exma. Conselheira Maria Helena Brito.

Lisboa, 18 de Novembro de 1998

Vítor Nunes de Almeida

Artur Maurício

Luís Nunes de Almeida

José Manuel Cardoso da Costa