The decision was communicated in a circular, which "determines that, from now on, all trials relating to crimes against vandalism of public property, as well as the respective penalties applied, must be disclosed in the various media outlets", reads a note from the CSMJ.
The measure is justified by the need for "general and special prevention", given the "exponential increase in acts that constitute crimes against vandalism of public property, which have generated social alarm", and significant property damage, "putting the sustainability of public investment at risk".
Approved last year, the law that criminalizes vandalism of public property in Angola provides for prison sentences ranging from three to 25 years and aims to punish those who damage public property or public services, or who promote vandalism.
At the time, opposition parties and civil society organizations expressed their concerns about the new law, considering that some of the articles could jeopardize the exercise of freedoms of assembly and demonstration, violating the Constitution.