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Protest for housing: Why can camped protesters incur the crime of disobedience?

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Briefings

A Brazilian law enacted in 1974 restricts assembly rights and defines protest as a crime punishable by up to two years in prison or 240 days in fines. This legislation predates the current Constitution, creating a legal framework where gathering for demonstration is punishable by criminal penalties.

Key points

• A law passed in 1974 restricts assembly rights and defines protest as a crime punishable by up to two years in prison or 240 days in fines.
• The law was enacted before the Constitution was established, meaning the legal basis for restricting assembly predates the current constitutional framework.

Context

This legislation represents a historical anomaly where assembly rights were restricted prior to the establishment of the Constitution, creating a legal framework where gathering for demonstration is punishable by criminal penalties.

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Evidence is limited to the specific law's text and its enactment date; no information on enforcement mechanisms, historical impact, or current legal challenges is provided.

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