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Between the absolute presumption of knowledge of the Law and the particularities of Economic Criminal Law.
The discussions on the prohibition error, since its inclusion in the Penal Code in 1984.

Objective imputation and the "Cause of the Garupa"
The article examines the relevance of objective imputation theory in solving concrete cases.

Scope and limit of passive and active corruption crimes
The condition of civil servant in corruption crimes is the "gate of entry" for the criminal protection of the Public Administration, protecting it from internal and external aggressions.

The teleological-restrictive interpretation of bidding crimes in the light of unfair public management
The Covid-19 pandemic was able to draw attention to practical situations, such as the administration of public heritage to manage health crises.

Opinion – of the concept of judicial error in Brazilian law
The article is an adapted version of an opinion that discusses the concept of judicial error and unjust conviction in Brazilian criminal law, as well as the criteria for its indemnity. It also faces procedural questions concerning the possibility of examining the subject by the Superior Court of Justice.
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A insuficiente definição do conceito penal de funcionário público no direito brasileiro
Raquel Scalcon analisa os problemas verificados durante a aplicação do art. 327 do Código Penal a casos concretos
O Conceito Penal de Funcionário Público no Direito Brasileiro e Alemão:
Uma proposta de interpretação restritiva do termo Emprego Público e empresas estatais (Art. 327, Caput, CP). Funcionário Público. Artigo de Raquel Scalcon.
Rationality of the Legislative Process as a Material Element in Constitutional Control
This essay will analyze the possible relations between the rationality of the legislative process and the constitution of a new law.
Constitutional control of criminal laws
From legislative prognosis on the potential and concrete effects of criminal law to the duties of monitoring and improving criminal law. Constitutional law.
Legislative impact assessment
European practice and its lessons for Brazil. Raquel Scalcon investigates the use of ex ante and ex post evaluation mechanisms in the legislative process.