The structure of the judiciary in Brazil: criminal prosecution in the light of recent reforms of the Criminal Procedure Code
Abstract
The article presents a brief analysis of the structure of the judiciary in Brazil, outlined by the 1988 Constitution, with a special emphasis on the criminal jurisdictional structure. First, we analyze the bodies that make up Brazilian justice system, its attributes and competences, and then the basic functions of justice. Also, the types of sanctions and rules for their application are considered. Finally, we examine criminal prosecution in Brazil, starting with a criminal investigation, types of arrest and prosecution, and ending with the latest changes introduced by the legislator into the Code of Criminal Procedure of Brazil.
Received: 03/01/2018
Accepted: 03/30/2018
Accepted date: 04/30/2018
Keywords: judiciary, criminal prosecution, penalties, reforms, Criminal Procedure Code
Available in the on-line version with: 30.04.2018
