Suspension of police operations during pandemic reduces deaths by 70% in Rio de Janeiro
In a speech at the UN, organisations stress the increase in police violence in Rio de Janeiro
Data points to a rise in deaths resulting from police action during the pandemic
National Justice Council bans custody hearings by video conference
The decision is in line with the position of civil society organizations
Why the Supreme Court suspend police operations in favelas of Rio de Janeiro
NGOs, social groups and movements engaged with favelas and the mothers of victims take legal action against the state of Rio de Janeiro over its security policy
Opinion: favelas take legal action against state of Rio de Janeiro to tackle police violence
Read the article by Eliana Souza Silva and Gabriel Sampaio in the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper
Covid-19: Brazil denounced in UN and OAS over imminent “catastrophe” in prisons
More than 200 organizations are asking the country to explain the violation of international recommendations and to take steps to contain the spread of the coronavirus among the prison population
OVER 150 ORGANISATIONS HAVE SENT A LETTER TO THE NATIONAL JUSTICE COUNCIL REQUESTING VETO OF CUSTODY HEARINGS VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
The letter sent to the CNJ (National Justice Council) states that custody hearings by virtual channels would not fulfil their function
INTERNATIONAL GROUPS CALL ON JUSTICE COURT TO TAKE ACTION REGARDING COVID 19 IN RIO PRISONS
