A recent investigation by G1 has uncovered that at least 40 judges in Brazil have been subjected to compulsory retirement since 2019 due to disciplinary actions taken by the National Justice Council (CNJ). This report highlights a significant issue surrounding how judicial misconduct is handled in light of constitutional reforms that have reshaped the legal landscape. According to Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino, these cases should have resulted in the judges losing their positions rather than merely being retired.

In a decision made on October 16, Minister Dino argued that with the amendments made to the constitution, the punishment for serious infractions should no longer be limited to compulsory retirement. He emphasized that since the reform, the appropriate consequence for severe offenses must include the removal from the judicial post. This assertion aligns with the broader context of the ongoing debate over judicial accountability and the role of the CNJ in enforcing disciplinary measures.

The reported cases of the 40 judges involve serious allegations, including selling sentences, nepotism, negligence, breach of impartiality, passive corruption, sexual harassment, domestic violence, and involvement in illegal salary deductions practices (rachadinha). Experts interviewed by G1 have deemed Minister Dino's thesis consistent and have underscored the need for stricter sanctions against judicial misconduct to uphold the integrity of Brazil's judiciary system.