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Newspaper’s articles and interviews
Consolidated in the Supreme Federal Court, the basis for the start of sentencing is the subject of questioning.
According to Raquel Scalcon, neither the Code of Criminal Procedure nor the Supreme Court’s rules require a qualified dissenting opinion, a gap filled by the justices based on the logic of proportionality.
Rethinking the non-prosecution agreement
After five years of the non-prosecution agreement (ANPP) being in effect, Raquel Scalcon points out the practical problems of the law and proposes that negotiated justice be improved.
Options for reducing sentences leave room for the STF to apply a lesser benefit to Bolsonaro
Lawyer and criminal law professor Raquel Scalcon sees no logic in altering the severity of the penalties for the crimes themselves in the Penal Code, pointing out that they are not high.
Experts say that reducing penalties for fraud could create a sense of impunity
For Raquel Scalcon, reducing the specific penalties for each crime doesn’t seem like the right measure because the penalties aren’t high enough for those crimes, even when compared to other countries.
Ministers use historical precedent to solidify understanding on crimes against democracy
According to Raquel Scalcon, most ministers, as well as the Attorney General’s Office, adopted a broader interpretation of violence and serious threats than that traditionally used in legislation.
Fux abandons punitive stance in plot and re-examines Supreme Court’s jurisdiction
Raquel Scalcon states that the Supreme Court’s understanding of jurisdiction is not expected to change at this time, given the court’s current composition.
With ambiguities, Moraes maintains an uncertain scenario for Bolsonaro by denying his arrest
Raquel Scalcon characterizes the limits of the decision as unclear, leaving room for later interpretation of what violates it or not.
Participations in Podcast
PL of dosimetry
Raquel Scalcon talks with Gustavo Simon and Magê Flores about the aftermath of the chaos and the progress of the bill that reduces penalties for fraudsters (PL of dosimetry).
Participations on Television
Legal analysis of Jair Bolsonaro’s preventive detention
In the Edição do Meio-dia of Jornal da Globo News, Raquel Scalcon provides a legal analysis of the preventive detention of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Legal analysis of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the coup plot
On Globo News’ “Em Ponto” program, Raquel Scalcon provides a legal analysis of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the coup plot.
Interviews for Websites
What constitutes an attempted coup and what constitutes the violent abolition of the state?
Raquel Scalcon told Nexo that the attempt to abolish the law would stem from the “institutional coercion” suffered by the STF throughout Bolsonaro’s presidency, in order to restrict or prevent the full and free exercise of the functions of this jurisdictional body.
STF Congress: Defending Democracy and the Necessary Respect for Due Process of Law
Raquel Scalcon participates in a debate on the dogmatic challenges of the Law for the Defense of the Democratic Rule of Law, at the STF Congress.
Participations in Radio
Analysis of the start of the trial of former President Bolsonaro – Cinco Continentes (Spain)
Raquel Scalcon, a consultant and professor of Criminal Law at FGV, gave an interview to the program Cinco Continentes, on RTVE in Spain, about the start of the trial of former president Bolsonaro.
Analysis of the annulment of former President Lula’s conviction – Estúdio CBN
In an interview with Estúdio CBN, the professor of Criminal Law said that the annulment of former President Lula’s conviction represents a risk of the case becoming time-barred.
Participations by media outlets
O Estado de S. Paulo
Folha de S. Paulo
Valor Econômico
O Globo
CBN
CNN Brasil
GloboNews
The Brazilian Report
Nexo Jornal
UOL News
SBT
TV Gazeta
RNE Radio 5
TV Globo
InfoMoney
Isto É
Cultura FM
Eduardo Correia Institute (IEDC)
Café da Manhã – Folha
More newspaper’s articles and interviews
Consolidated in the Supreme Federal Court, the basis for the start of sentencing is the subject of questioning.
According to Raquel Scalcon, neither the Code of Criminal Procedure nor the Supreme Court’s rules require a qualified dissenting opinion, a gap filled by the justices based on the logic of proportionality.
Rethinking the non-prosecution agreement
After five years of the non-prosecution agreement (ANPP) being in effect, Raquel Scalcon points out the practical problems of the law and proposes that negotiated justice be improved.
Options for reducing sentences leave room for the STF to apply a lesser benefit to Bolsonaro
Lawyer and criminal law professor Raquel Scalcon sees no logic in altering the severity of the penalties for the crimes themselves in the Penal Code, pointing out that they are not high.
Experts say that reducing penalties for fraud could create a sense of impunity
For Raquel Scalcon, reducing the specific penalties for each crime doesn’t seem like the right measure because the penalties aren’t high enough for those crimes, even when compared to other countries.
Ministers use historical precedent to solidify understanding on crimes against democracy
According to Raquel Scalcon, most ministers, as well as the Attorney General’s Office, adopted a broader interpretation of violence and serious threats than that traditionally used in legislation.
Fux abandons punitive stance in plot and re-examines Supreme Court’s jurisdiction
Raquel Scalcon states that the Supreme Court’s understanding of jurisdiction is not expected to change at this time, given the court’s current composition.
With ambiguities, Moraes maintains an uncertain scenario for Bolsonaro by denying his arrest
Raquel Scalcon characterizes the limits of the decision as unclear, leaving room for later interpretation of what violates it or not.
The ban on sharing interviews on social media is confusing and generating criticism
In an interview with Folha de S. Paulo, Raquel Scalcon argues that the decision is unclear regarding its scope and to what extent it covers citizens and the press.
The proposed pardon for Bolsonaro supporters is reminiscent of the amnesties that preceded the 1964 coup
Raquel Scalcon explained the distinction between amnesty, which implies the extinction of punishability for an act, and pardon, which benefits a group of people, and clemency, which benefits specific individuals.
Taking legality in Criminal Law seriously
Taking legality in Criminal Law seriously. Article by Raquel Scalcon, published in the Open Space section of the Opinion page of Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão).
More participations on television
Legal analysis of Bolsonaro’s non-compliance with precautionary measures
Raquel Scalcon believes that the former president did not violate precautionary measures
Interview about precautionary measures against Bolsonaro – Jornal da Gazeta
Raquel Scalcon comments on the precautionary measures against Bolsonaro in Jornal da Gazeta.
Legal analysis of the final stages of testimony at the STF in the attempted coup case
FGV professor and lawyer Raquel Scalcon gave an interview to UOL News 1st Edition about the final stretch of defense witness testimonies at the STF regarding Bolsonaro’s attempted coup case.