Legal Reforms and the Decline of Telephone Interception as an Evidence Source in Brazil
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The interception of telephone communications in the Brazilian legal system has long been considered an essential means of obtaining evidence. This practice, although authorized as an exception to the fundamental right of communication inviolability, has faced numerous challenges since its regulation in 1996. Legislative proposals, controversies, and even a congressional inquiry have marked its history. However, recent developments in alternative methods of obtaining evidence, such as rewarded cooperation, have overshadowed the significance of telephone interception. This shift is reflected in the diminishing interest of legal professionals, limited publications, and law enforcement's perception of its practicality. Nevertheless, it's important to emphasize that a lack of transparent data and official evaluation makes it premature to conclude that telephone interception has become obsolete. The true relevance of this practice remains subject to empirical examination
Author: Dr. John Michael Smith
Institution: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Language: English
Topic: Criminal Law and Evidence
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6912364339
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