Questão jurídica principal
Interpretation of Art. 116(1)(b) LEtr: does 'procure a lucrative activity' require direct employment, or also facilitation/complicity?
Decisão extraída
The provision covers conduct that facilitates or contributes to an unlawful lucrative activity by a foreigner, i.e. complicity within the meaning of Art. 25 CP.
Fundamentação extraída
Systematic and teleological interpretation shows Art. 116(1)(b) is meant to complement the fight against illegal work. It would be inconsistent to limit it to direct employment and thereby overlap with Art. 117 LEtr. The norm reaches assistance to the offence under Art. 115(1)(c) LEtr.