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.
Interview
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.
Opposition pressures Motta to review arrest, but Zambelli faces isolation in the Chamber
In an interview with Folha de S. Paulo, Raquel Scalcon said that “there is no rule regarding the validation of a preventive detention decision.”
Maneuver in favor of Ramagem defies the Constitution and anticipates debate on the link with January 8th
Raquel Scalcon comments on a maneuver protecting Congressman Alexandre Ramagem (PL-RJ) that challenges the Constitution regarding the limits of parliamentary immunity.
Amnesty, pardon, or clemency for Bolsonaro could be hindered by the STF’s understanding
Raquel Scalcon, a lawyer and professor of Criminal Law at FGV, gave an interview to Folha de S. Paulo about the STF’s understanding of amnesty, pardon, or clemency for Bolsonaro.
Experts advocate for access to evidence
Raquel Scalcon, a consultant and professor of criminal law at FGV-SP, commented on the right of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s lawyers to have access to the evidence.