# Portuguese parliamentary immunity proceedings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-parliamentary-immunity-proceedings
> Updated: 2026-10-21T21:32:33.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic has addressed the parliamentary immunity of two deputies involved in legal matters. 

Chega deputy Filipe Melo had his immunity lifted following a defamation complaint filed by Jorge Manuel Rodrigues Oliveira regarding statements made during a municipal election campaign in Vila Verde. 

Separately, the Assembly approved the lifting of immunity for Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) deputy Filipe Sousa. The Public Ministry alleges that while serving as the Mayor of Santa Cruz, Sousa received an undue patrimonial advantage when a car rental company allegedly failed to charge him 1,618.96 euros for a 28-day rental due to his official position. Sousa has denied the allegations, describing the investigation as “political persecution” and a “narrative without foundation.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Portugal Parliament lifts immunity for Deputy Filipe Sousa

Portugal's Parliament has lifted the immunity of JPP deputy Filipe Sousa following allegations of receiving undue advantages during his tenure as Mayor of Santa Cruz.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-parliament-lifts-immunity-for-deputy-filipe-sousa

### 2026-10-16: Portuguese Parliament addresses immunity for deputies Melo and Sousa

The Portuguese Parliament has addressed immunity requests for deputies Filipe Melo, facing defamation charges, and Filipe Sousa, facing allegations of receiving undue advantages.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-parliament-addresses-immunity-for-deputies-melo-and-sousa

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