The proposed law on dosimetry being discussed in the National Congress could become an important mechanism for the progression of sentences for Jair Bolsonaro and others convicted of the events of January 8th. According to preliminary analyses, the project would allow Bolsonaro to request a change from the closed to the semi-open regime after serving 25% of his sentence. The investigation is carried out by analyst Isabel Mega, at the CNN New Day.
“In around two years and four months, according to calculations by Paulinho da Força himself, who was rapporteur on this matter in the Chamber, Jair Bolsonaro could therefore attempt this regime migration – and this should happen with the other convicts of the coup plot”, says Mega. The measure would directly affect the 16-year sentence imposed on the former president, enabling a reduction in the time spent in the closed regime.
The proposal modifies the calculation of the penalty by eliminating duplication in the counting of crimes of a similar nature. This would result in a lower dosimetry and, consequently, a faster regimen progression. According to the analyst, the proposal would not immediately free Bolsonaro from the closed regime, but would facilitate his transition to less strict regimes.
Accelerated processing
In the Senate, a vote is expected next week. The opposition is working on drafting an urgent request for the vote to take place directly in the plenary, without going through committees, contradicting the position of the president of the CCJ, senator Otto Alencar. The strategy aims to speed up the processing and guarantee the completion of the process in 2024.
“The opposition believes that, if it voted and the moment came to sanction this proposal, it could have the effect of making those convicted of January 8th spend Christmas at home”, points out Isabel Mega. However, experts point out that this possibility is remote, since the project will still face the Planalto Palace.
It is important to highlight that, even with the eventual approval of the law, the application of the new rule would depend on individual court decisions. The call (a term considered imprecise by some analysts, since the dosimetry is determined by the judge) would only be a parameter for the magistrates responsible for each case.
