Legal History
Colonial Period of Brazilian Legal History
Introduction The colonial period (1500-1822) laid the foundations of Brazilian law. As a Portuguese colony, Brazil received the legal system of the metropole, including the Portuguese Ordinances, …
Democratic Transition and the 1988 Constitution
Introduction The democratic transition (1974-1988) and the enactment of the 1988 Federal Constitution represent the most transformative period in Brazilian legal history. The transition from the …
Empire Period of Brazilian Legal History
Introduction The Empire period (1822-1889) was a formative era for Brazilian law. Independence from Portugal in 1822 led to the creation of the first Brazilian legal institutions, including the 1824 …
Republic Period of Brazilian Legal History
Introduction The Republic period (1889-present) encompasses Brazil’s transformation from a monarchy to a republic, the development of modern legal codes, and the constitutional evolution through …