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11
Yanüari
2023

Law 14,532 classifies racial insult as a form of racism

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📅 11 Yanüari 2023 📍 Brazil

Sanctioned on 11 January 2023, Law 14,532 amended Brazil’s racial crime law and Penal Code to classify racial insult as a crime of racism. It also addressed racist conduct in sporting and artistic settings and religious or recreational racism. The change followed years of Black activism and legal debate over how to treat targeted racist abuse. Its enactment marked a shift in statutory language and penalties, while prevention, reporting, and fair enforcement remained important challenges.

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Personanan den e suseso aki

Black activists

lawmakers

people targeted by racial insult

Organisashonnan den e Evento aki

National Congress

federal justice system