After the state deputy in the plenary, Alesp (Legislative Assembly of São Paulo) stated that parliamentarians are protected by the Constitution when expressing themselves. The practice, known as blackface, is considered racist.
“The Constitution ensures that parliamentarians are inviolable, civilly and criminally, for their opinions, words and votes, especially when expressed in plenary. This is a guarantee designed to ensure the freedom necessary to fully exercise their mandate”, says the note sent to the Panel.
When contacted, the President of the Assembly, André do Prado (PL), did not respond. He has remained silent since the episode, which occurred this Wednesday (18).
Fabiana decided to paint her body with foundation for black skin in protest at the choice of (PSOL-SP) to preside over the Commission for the Defense of Women’s Rights in the Chamber of Deputies.
has been the target of complaints, especially from left-wing politicians, within the Alesp Ethics Council itself.
“The Ethics Council of the Legislative Assembly is the body with authority and legitimacy to analyze cases that eventually exceed parliamentary immunity”, says the Alesp note.
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