Brazil's Congress takes aim at anti-corruption judiciary (Dec. 1, 2016)
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Brazilian legislators quietly approved a bill yesterday that threatens the ability of prosecutors and judges to pursue corrupt politicians. Last minute provisions added to the legislation in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday would allow defendants to sue judicial authorities who abuse their powers. Prosecutors and judges could face fines and prison sentences for offenses such as damaging the "honor, dignity and decorum" of their offices, reports the
Brazil's Congress takes aim at anti-corruption judiciary (Dec. 1, 2016)
Brazil's Congress takes aim at…
Brazil's Congress takes aim at anti-corruption judiciary (Dec. 1, 2016)
Brazilian legislators quietly approved a bill yesterday that threatens the ability of prosecutors and judges to pursue corrupt politicians. Last minute provisions added to the legislation in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday would allow defendants to sue judicial authorities who abuse their powers. Prosecutors and judges could face fines and prison sentences for offenses such as damaging the "honor, dignity and decorum" of their offices, reports the