Brazilian prison system and human rights

Autor: Perço Evandro Carazzo1

ABSTRACT

This article is a study on the Brazilian Prison System and Human Rights. Through a literature review with bibliographic

research in which information is sought in books, magazines, publications and other materials on the subject. Among

the objectives is the search for more information on the subject. The Federal Constitution expressly provides for the

responsibility of the State towards all citizens, guaranteeing them fundamental rights and duties, also covering those who

are deprived of their liberty in prison units, although the Penal Execution Law is considered one of the most advanced

in the world. there are many contraventions between the Law and its real applicability.

Keywords: Prison System. Human rights. State. Responsibility.