Publications
The series of crimes in the indictment against Bolsonaro – part 2
This article is a continuation of the discussion on the topic of multiple offenses in the context of the charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro. In this second text, Raquel examines possible connections between the crime of aggravated damage and the crime of deterioration of listed heritage sites.
The problem of multiple offenses in the indictment against Bolsonaro (and others)
Raquel Scalcon’s article addresses the complex issue of multiple offenses in the context of the charges against Bolsonaro and others.
Between the absolute presumption of knowledge of the Law and the particularities of Economic Criminal Law
Discussions surrounding the error of prohibition, since its inclusion in the Penal Code in 1984.
Objective imputation and the “Ride Pillion Case”
The article examines the relevance of the theory of objective imputation in resolving concrete cases.
Scope and limits of the crimes of passive and active corruption
In corruption crimes, the status of being a public official serves as the “gateway” to the criminal protection of the Public Administration, shielding it from both internal and external attacks.
Essays by Topics
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The insufficient definition of the criminal concept of public official in Brazilian Law
Raquel Scalcon analyzes the problems encountered during the application of article 327 of the Penal Code to specific cases.
Classification as a government official for the purpose of criminal prosecution in the Brazilian and in the German Law
A narrow interpretation of what constitutes government employment at state-owned companies (Article 327, main section, Criminal Doce – CC). Government official. Article by 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 constitutionality of a new law.
Constitutional Control of Criminal Laws
From legislative forecasts 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.