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.
Raquel Scalcon
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.
Bolsonaro’s conviction and the future of democracy
Raquel Scalcon analyzes the technical issues involved in the landmark trial and its impact on the future of democracy, as well as the possibility of the amnesty bill succeeding.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Commentary on the case of a judge who allegedly fabricated his English ancestry – Fantástico
Raquel Scalcon, a lawyer and professor of criminal law at FGV, gave an interview to Fantástico about the case of the judge who falsified documents and allegedly invented the claim of being of English descent.
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