The decision by Minister Flávio Dino, of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), to prohibit the application of compulsory retirement as the maximum penalty for judges who commit disciplinary violations was received with approval by the National Congress. The investigation is by Larissa Rodrigues, at the CNN Prime Time.
The measure, announced on Monday (16), surprised parliamentarians and even ministers from the STF itself, as it was taken in an older action and was not expected at this time. During a meeting of leaders in the Chamber of Deputies held on the same day, the decision was commented on and received with praise by the House leadership.
“One of the topics at this meeting of leaders was precisely this decision by Minister Flávio Dino. In addition to the surprise, the leaders and leadership of the Chamber of Deputies even had a tone of praise for Flávio Dino’s decision”, pointed out the analyst.
The positive tone draws attention especially given the history of tense relations between the National Congress and the STF, particularly with Minister Flávio Dino. Sources reported that, despite frequent institutional clashes, the decision on compulsory retirement was seen as a success on the part of the minister.
Context of institutional tension
The good reception of the measure occurs in a scenario of recurring conflicts between the Legislature and the Judiciary. Flávio Dino has been responsible for several decisions that generated dissatisfaction in Congress, especially those related to the blockade and clarifications about .
“This tone of praise and surprise becomes even more important due to this conflictive relationship, especially between the command of Congress and the figure of minister Flávio Dino”, highlighted Larissa Rodrigues.
Compulsory retirement was criticized for being considered a privilege, as they continued to receive their full salaries even after being removed from their duties due to misconduct.
