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Desacato E Liberdade De Expressão: Um Conflito Aparente Recepcionado Pela Constituição De 1988

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article aims to analyze the argumentative conflict between the Supreme Federal Court (STF) and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) regarding the definition of the crime of desacato (contempt of court) and the constitutional principle of freedom of expression. In this regard, we ask which interpretation is most appropriate to our 1988 Federal Constitution. Through a bibliographical and documentary study, we were able to identify all aspects related to the current legal discussion on desacato (contempt of court) and the constitutional principle of freedom of expression. Using hypothetical-deductive reasoning, through documentary, doctrinal, and jurisprudential research, both descriptive and exploratory, the article concludes that the aforementioned Supreme Federal Court's latest understanding is more appropriate and consistent with the legal system, providing an interpretation consistent with the Constitution, harmonizing the principles of freedom of expression and the duty of citizenship regarding respect for the physical, mental, and moral integrity of public servants, required to protect the dignity of the public office they hold.

Source: Revista Juris UniToledo

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22073618

Authors: Santos de Almeida, Wellington, dos Santos, Maria Beatriz, Mota Jordão, Marcos Aurélio

Institutions: Veni Creator Christian University, Fundação Educacional D. André Arcoverde

Language: Portuguese

Topic: Brazilian Legal Issues

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco