The paradox of democratic strengthening: Criminalisation of political terrorism as a legal discrediting mechanism

• Authors: Alexis Couto de Brito , Jenifer Moraes

Abstracts

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This article explores the Brazilian legal system in light of recent proposals to amend the antiterrorism law, a move amplified by the country’s political instability, which culminated on 8th January 2023, when supporters of the former president invaded government buildings on the pretext of contesting election results. The essay examines whether these amendment proposals align with the principles of our constitutional democracy and their potential to foster genuine democratic reinforcement.

Keywords

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terrorism; democracy; democratic rule of law; constitutional principles

• Publisher: Uczelnia Łazarskiego. Oficyna Wydawnicza
• Journal: Ius Novum
• Year: 2023
• Volume: 17
• Issue: 3 ENG
• Pages: 32-46

Dates

published

2023

Contributors

author

Alexis Couto de Brito

• https://orcid.org/0000000331976690

author

Jenifer Moraes

• https://orcid.org/0000000299313458

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