Senator Sergio Moro from União Brasil-PR has officially requested a postponement, or 'vista', of the Senate's vote regarding a proposed constitutional amendment (PEC) that aims to eliminate compulsory retirement as a disciplinary punishment for judges and members of the Public Ministry. Moro stated that he would like the Committee on Constitution, Justice and Citizenship (CCJ) to have additional time to consider an amendment he proposed, which specifies that only certain serious offenses, such as sexual crimes, organized crime facilitation, and corruption would warrant dismissal or loss of position.

The proposed amendment, originally authored by Flávio Dino, who is now a minister of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), has generated significant discussion in Congress. Senator Eliziane Gama from PSD-MA, who is the rapporteur for the PEC, has submitted a favorable vote for the text, albeit with some editorial amendments. Among the proposed changes, two specifically address the enforcement of penalties for serious infractions independently of a conclusive judicial sentence, raising concerns about the potential implications for judicial independence and due process.

This development signals ongoing tensions within Brazil’s legislative framework regarding judicial accountability. The proposed changes to the constitutional amendment could have far-reaching consequences for how misconduct within the judiciary is addressed, and the controversial nature of imposing compulsory retirement as a disciplinary measure highlights the complex dynamics surrounding the regulation of judicial behavior in Brazil, especially in light of recent discussions surrounding judicial reforms.