Arguido

Arguido (pronounced [ɐɾˈɣwiðu]; if male) or arguida (pronounced [ɐɾˈɣwiðɐ]; if female), normally translated "named suspect" or "formal suspect",[1] is a status in Portuguese type legal systems, including those of Portugal, Macau, Angola[2] and Mozambique.[3] It is given to a person whom the authorities suspect may have committed an offence.[1] This designation does not exist in certain other jurisdictions.[4] In a criminal investigation a person has to be declared an arguido prior to being arrested.[5] Portuguese law makes a distinction between arguido and suspect.[6]

  1. ^ a b Sturcke, James (2007-09-07). "What is an arguido?". London: The Guardian. Archived from the original on 10 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-07.
  2. ^ "Rafael Marques de Morais Constituído Arguido em Angola". Maka Angola. Retrieved 2015-01-09.
  3. ^ "Mari Alkatiri foi constituído arguido". Moçambique para todos. 2006-07-11. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
  4. ^ e.g. "...there is no direct equivalent in UK law...""What is an 'arguido'?". Channel 4 News. 2007-09-07. Archived from the original on 11 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
  5. ^ Keeley, Graham (2007-09-07). "Q&A: what is an arguido, or suspect, in Portugal?". The Times. London. Archived from the original on May 24, 2011. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
  6. ^ "Janus 2004 | As garantias dos arguidos no processo penal português". Janusonline.pt. Archived from the original on 2010-06-24. Retrieved 2010-04-25.