Brazil suspends law reducing prison sentences

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge suspended on Saturday, May 9, the enforcement of a law reducing prison sentences.

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This decision comes amid national debate on criminal policy and prison overcrowding.

The suspension questions the Brazilian government's judicial policy.

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