David Alcolumbre, president of the Senate, articulate with the court a flexibility in the punishment of the participants of the act, in exchange for more rigor with the principals
Ministers of the Supreme Court have stated that the responsibility to seek alternatives to reduce penalties of convicts in the attacks on the. The proposal, which is being discussed by the Senate President, (Union-AL), together with the Supreme, aims to modify the Penal Code. The goal is to reduce the penalties of minor participants, while more severe punishments apply to the main articulators of the event.
Speaking reserved for the newspaper “Folha de S.Paulo”, the ministers pointed out that the responsibility for such a bill is exclusive to Congress. They also indicated that although they do not support the measure, they will not oppose it. The proposal of alcohumbre, however, would not affect the former president and his surroundings, since the law cannot retroact to harm defendants. The text is expected to be presented in May.
The amnesty bill seeks popular and parliamentary support and is seen as a way to avoid wear between powers. The initiative of alcohumbre and other leaders is considered an attempt to find an solution that satisfies all parties involved, promoting a beneficial unit for the Brazilian state.
*With information from André Anelli
*Report produced with the aid of AI
