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Newspaper’s articles and interviews
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).
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.
Participations in Podcast
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.
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.
Interviews for Websites
The lack of clarity regarding the veto on Bolsonaro’s social media accounts
According to Raquel Scalcon, banning social media has become an increasingly common practice. The measure is applied within a principle of “general precautionary power”.
Bolsonaro trial: Defendants seek to create cracks in accusations
Raquel Scalcon highlights the need for the Supreme Court to set clear criteria for annulling plea deals in Brazil’s high-profile coup plot trial.
Participations in Radio
Analysis of former minister’s testimony – Jornal CBN
In an interview with Jornal CBN, the professor of Criminal Law stated that former minister Sérgio Moro’s testimony was strategic in order to avoid revealing information prematurely.
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
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.
Coup plot: Bolsonaro’s defense attempts to undermine the Attorney General’s argument about the ‘path of crime’ and ‘acts of execution’
Coup plot. FGV professor of Criminal Law, Raquel Scalcon, comments on the distinction between preparatory acts and acts of execution of a crime.
Could Eduardo Bolsonaro be held accountable for a crime against national sovereignty? See what experts say
Raquel Scalcon comments on the possibility of Eduardo Bolsonaro being prosecuted for a crime against national sovereignty.
Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office splits complaint alleging coup plot with identical content, generating controversy
Raquel Scalcon gave an interview to Folha de S. Paulo about the splitting of the accusation of a coup plot against former president Bolsonaro.
Target of an impeachment request, Zanin has already sued Bolsonaro for the same reason as Gonet
Raquel Scalcon was interviewed by O Globo about the request to disqualify Supreme Court Justice Cristiano Zanin.
Could bills on amnesty and clean record laws impact Bolsonaro? Understand
Raquel Scalcon was interviewed by Folha de S. Paulo about how the projects on amnesty and clean record could impact Bolsonaro.
Voluntarism is not good for democracy
If voluntarism is bad for democracy, as the title of this article states, the same is true for the loss of connection between ends and their corresponding means.
More participations on television
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.
Interview about the trial of Bolsonaro and other defendants – Jornal da Gazeta
Raquel Scalcon, a consultant and professor of Criminal Law at FGV, gave an interview to Jornal da Gazeta about the trial of Bolsonaro and other defendants.
Analysis of an error in an arrest warrant – SBT Brasil
Professor and lawyer Raquel Scalcon gave an interview to SBT Brasil about a mistake in the arrest warrant against a woman who reported domestic violence.