On June 10, the Federal Supreme Court (STF) has established the judgment on the constitution for the publication of unauthorized biographies. The ministers will assess a direct action of unconstitutionality submitted in 2012 by the National Association of Book Editors (Ring) against injunctions prohibiting the launch of biographies.
The association questions the Constitution for Articles 20 and 21 of the Civil Act. The ring claims that the norm is contrary to freedom of expression and information and asks the highest to explain that the cinema is not necessary for the publication of the books.
According to article 20 of the civilian code, “Except if Authorized, or if Necessary for the administration of justice or the maintenance of public order, the disclosure of writings, the transmission of the word, or the publication, exposure or use of a person’s image May Compensation that may be reached, The Honor, Good Fame or respectability, or if they are intended for commercial purposes. “
One of the cases that can be affected by Supreme’s decision is the unauthorized biography of singer Roberto Carlos. The Roberto Carlos biography was written in detail by Paulo César de Araújo. In 2007, 11 thousand copies from bookstores were collected after trial submitted by the singer’s lawyer.