State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 2384 – Compensation in case of voluntary homicide - Compensation of losses and damages in cases of homicide committed voluntarily shall consists of the following:- 1. In the reimbursement of all the expenses incurred to save the life of the victim and of his funeral; 2. In providing maintenance to the widow of the victim while she is alive, and needs the same, or does not enter into second marriage, unless she herself is an accomplice in the murder; 3. In providing maintenance to the descendants or ascendants whom the deceased was bound to support, except if they have been accomplices in the murder. § Sole paragraph – Apart from the above, no relative or heir may seek compensation for murder.