Brazil — Historical Events Description

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Brazil
Event
“Anti-Crime Package” Law (Law No. 13,964)
Category
Political
Date
2019-12-24
Country
Brazil
Description

This law is widely known as the “anti-crime package.” The law made major changes to Brazil’s criminal and criminal procedure rules. It updated penalties and procedures across several parts of the justice system. It also affected how investigations and prosecutions can proceed in certain cases.