Tatiane Joseph Khoury, Matheus Antiquera Leitzke, Marina Lessi de Moraes and Arthur Martins Henry, were identified by a task force composed of universities students
A He made a firm decision on Friday (06) when suspending for 30 days four law students involved in racist acts. The measure, which began to apply on August 1, was a response to the videos that circulated on social networks, in which students were caught uttering offenses such as “poor” and “quota holders” against students of during a university tournament. Those involved, Tatiane Joseph Khoury, Matheus Antiquera Leitzke, Marina Lessi de Moraes and Arthur Martins Henry, were identified by a task force composed of universities students.
In addition to the suspension, PUC-SP has established that the return of students to classes will be subject to participation in subjects focused on racial equality, combating discrimination, social justice and human rights, for a year. This decision was based on an opinion from the Nucleus of Mediation and Restorative Justice, created in January this year, which analyzed the evidence and heard witnesses to the incident. The university rectory also determined the creation of a specific code of conduct for sporting events and university competitions, in order to promote an institutional culture based on ethics.
The incident rekindled the debate on freedom of expression and responsibility for discriminatory acts. Experts point out that while freedom of expression is a fundamental right, it is not unlimited and should not violate the rights of others. The posture of PUC-SP was widely praised, because, besides being punitive, it seeks to educate students on topics of social relevance. The measure is seen as an example of how educational institutions can act to prevent and combat discriminatory behaviors, preparing future professionals to lead with responsibility and respect.
*With information from Misael Mainetti
*Report produced with the aid of AI
