O instituto jurídico da delação premiada

: um atentado ao processo penal português ou a inovação futura emergente?

Abstract

Given the increase in organized and highly complex crime phenomenons, it has been recognized that the traditional mechanisms of criminal law are not enough to prevent and repel these sophisticated crimes, which are characterized by enormous investigative and evidentiary difficulties. The criminal justice community has been discussing the most effective strategy to address this particular crime. As such, certain individuals within the legal field have advocated for the implementation of the “delação premiada” institute in the Portuguese legal system, in order to minimize the loopholes. However, it should be noted that this subject is one of considerable controversy and has not yet reached a consensus among scholars. This dissertation will examine the “delação premiada” institute, with the aim of assessing whether its implementation will constitute an assault on Portuguese criminal procedure or, conversely, will be the emerging future innovation. In this respect, the study will be divided into four fundamental chapters for understanding the figure: the concept and usefulness of the “delação premiada” institute; a study of comparative law; award justice in Portuguese law; doctrinal divergence and the proposed model of “delação premiada”.

Date of Award	10 Sept 2025
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Maria Paula Ribeiro de Faria (Supervisor)