Repression of Terrorism in The Brazilian Legal System: The Effectiveness of LAW NO. 13.260/2016 in Light of International Standards
Repression of Terrorism in The Brazilian Legal System: The Effectiveness of LAW NO. 13.260/2016 in Light of International Standards
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Terrorism, Law 13.260/2016, Brazilian Legal SystemAbstract
This article aims to analyze Law No. 13.260/2016, which defines and regulates terrorism in Brazil, from the perspective of international repression of this phenomenon and its conformity with the national legal system. Based on a study of the vast literature on the subject, the phenomenon of terrorism is investigated through history and its "waves," according to Rapoport's theory, to contextualize the Brazilian reality. The work examines the affectivity and convergence of national legislation with international standards of protection and repression, questioning whether Brazilian legal instruments are sufficient and adequate to combat terrorism with the rigor required by the Constitution and international treaties. Furthermore, the influence of typically national political and social issues on the shaping of the law is analyzed, especially the legislative option to exclude political motivation from the criminal offense, focusing on promoting social terror. Finally, the article presents a critical analysis of the problem and discusses the effectiveness of the model adopted by Brazil. It is concluded that, although the law represents progress in filling a historical legal gap, its restrictive conceptualization of terrorism, which avoids political motivation, may limit its effectiveness in the face of the complexity of the phenomenon, requiring continuous evaluation and potential refinement to balance effective repression with democratic guarantees.
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