Understand the judgment at the STF
The extraordinary session of the Federal Supreme Court held on Tuesday (15) brought to light technical expressions that generated doubts among the public. The central debate revolves around the validity of the investigation acts in the Vorcaro case, which mentions minister Alexandre de Moraes.
Main terms explained
- Avocatória: Refers to the request to transfer a case from a lower court to the STF, when there is national relevance or risk of conflicting decisions.
- Suspeição: Situation in which a judge or minister is questioned for alleged partiality, which may lead to their exclusion from the judgment.
- Questão de ordem: Formal request made during the session to clarify or alter the progress of the process, such as the voting order or admissibility of appeals.
Other expressions in highlight
The plenary also evaluated the procedural validity of the acts already practiced and the so-called measures of personal constriction, which involve restrictions on individual freedom, such as arrests or blocks.
These concepts are fundamental to guarantee the impartiality and legality of the investigations conducted by the Court.