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.
Rethinking the non-prosecution agreement
Raquel Scalcon
November 11, 2025
More articles and interviews in newspaper
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).
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.
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