Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Race and the Law in Brazil

The following social inclusion policies are currently under consideration by the Brazilian Congress. For more information, please visit http://www2.camara.gov.br/proposicoes.

  • REQ 190/2007 – Requests a solemn section in celebration of the international day against discrimination (03/21/2007).

  • PL-6264/2005 – Institutes the Statute for Racial Equality, which determines criteria and framework to combat racial discrimination against Afro-Brazilians. Awaits final vote. Status: Under urgency.

  • PL 6214/2005 (Called “Lei de Quotas”)–Mandates that 20% (minimum) of seats in state and federal universities be reserved for Afro-Brazilians and Indians. (Annexed to PL 6264, Statute of Racial Equality; other annexed bills refer to employment quotas, private and public).

  • PL 6418/2005 – Repeals criminal law 7.716/1989. Defines crimes based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, or national origin. Includes the crime of discrimination in the job market, prejudicial injury, racism apology, etc.; makes crimes of discrimination non-bailable and not subject to time limitations. Status: Awaits for advisory opinion

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