Brazil — Historical Events Description

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Brazil
Event
Temporary Arrest Law (Law No. 7,960)
Category
Political
Date
1989-12-21
Country
Brazil
Description

The law regulates temporary arrest (prisão temporária). This law sets when temporary arrest can be ordered during criminal investigations. It defines conditions, legal limits, and procedural requirements for this measure. It is also frequently referenced in legal debates and court cases about pretrial detention.