The (in)efficacy of Brazilian legislation in the face of crimes against honor

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the (in)effectiveness of Brazilian legislation in the face of crimes against honor committed on the Internet, highlighting, to this end, the difficulties encountered by the judiciary in applying the penalties imposed by law. Just like common crimes, cybercrimes improve over time, encompassing criminal practices that are increasingly challenging. Crimes against honor committed on the Internet are becoming an increasingly common reality in Brazil, and often do not receive due punishment, since criminals take advantage of virtual anonymity, that is, they hide behind a screen. However, it is the duty of the legislator to enact effective legal norms to guarantee the protection of fundamental rights inherent to all citizens, especially when it comes to the digital environment, ensuring that such norms bring adequate punishment to offenders, as well as fair compensation for the damages caused to victims. The theoretical-bibliographical methodology was chosen to prepare the work, making it possible to develop it through the analysis of Brazilian legislation, doctrine and legal articles published in printed and electronic magazines.