Gilmar Mendes criticizes the "absence" of the Ministry of Justice in the crisis.
"At most, I've heard a murmur or two, a comment or two, about the release of prisoners. I think the Ministry of Justice, given its tradition, needs to be present in this debate," said Gilmar Mendes, criticizing Sergio Moro's absent stance.
247 - In an interview with UOLBrazilian Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes criticized the stance of the Ministry of Justice, headed by Sergio Moro, regarding the crisis caused by the new coronavirus pandemic. According to him, the legal area of the federal government is "absent" from the discussions.
"I have felt the absence of the Ministry of Justice in this debate. We have complex legal controversies between the federal government, states, and municipalities, conflicts that exist and are serious, and I haven't seen the Ministry of Justice participating in this debate," said the minister, emphasizing that he has only heard comments about the release of prisoners.
"At most, I've heard a murmur or two, a comment or two, about releasing prisoners. I think the Ministry of Justice, given its tradition, needs to be present in this debate. There are very complex legal issues," he emphasized.