Portugal

Portugal and the Council of Europe


Membership of the Council of Europe: 22 September 1976

Entry into force of the European Convention on Human Rights: 9 November 1978

First case under supervision of execution: Guincho (8990/80) Judgment final on 10 July 1984

The country factsheet contains summaries of a selection of main reforms and achievements reported by the respondent state, which led to the closure of cases pending before the Committee of Ministers (main achievements). It also provides an overview of the most important issues currently pending under the Committee of Ministers' supervision (main issues pending).

 Country factsheet of Portugal​