Manuel Fernandes, has taken the matter to the highest court, after a decision by three magistrates and a judge stating that newspapers were not contravening the law, Diário de Notícias reported on Thursday.
However, Fernandes argues that the Constitution states that it is illegal to gain income from prostitution, which he argues newspapers are doing by accepting money from escort services, massage parlours and private individuals to place the
advertisements.
He is also questioning the impartiality of prosecutors, who he accuses of protecting newspapers.