Portugal

The State does not own life

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Briefings

A Brazilian political authority lacks the legitimacy to transform citizens' actions into state property, as life is inherently unavailable to the State. The text asserts that while authorities can judge and punish acts, they cannot legally own the results of those acts. This concept is presented as a fundamental principle of Brazilian law, emphasizing the indivisibility of life from state ownership.

Key points

• The Brazilian political authority lacks the legitimacy to transform citizens' actions into state property.
• Life is inherently unavailable to the State, meaning citizens cannot legally own their actions or outcomes.

Context

This finding is based on the principle that while authorities can judge and punish acts, they cannot legally own the results of those acts. It is a fundamental concept of Brazilian law emphasizing the indivisibility of life from state ownership.

Limitations

The evidence is a single sentence without specific dates, units, or named actors. The source does not specify the country or region where this principle applies, nor does it provide any historical context or background on how this concept is interpreted in practice.

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