Tortura versos direitos humanos: breve reflexão acerca da (in) eficácia da Lei n°9.455/1997.

Abstract

Torture is one of the most disgusting and disrespectful to human. Therefore, it must be fought with an iron fist for humanity. His practice is still widespread throughout the world, this represents a huge setback in the walk against torture since affront indisputably the protection and enhancement of human rights in an international context. This issue deserves due attention by the authorities, who insist on remaining oblivious to the problem, as society witnesses the atrocities resulting from the practice of this scourge and cries out for solutions. Signatory to various covenants and conventions promoted by the United Nations aimed at effectively combating torture worldwide, Brazil has condemned this crime in its own Constitution and subsequently edited the Law No. 9.455/1997, which defines the crime of torture. Still, in an informal way, torture is still practiced in Brazil. However, that law has limitations and one of the main factors contributing to it is the poor definition of torture, which it appears. And, by not clearly define what is torture, with a narrow concept - that does not follow the standards of classification established by the Convention against Torture, established by the United Nations, this law helps to perpetuate the continuation of torture in Brazil.