HUMAN ORGAN TRAFFICKING

Abstract

The present research aimed to conduct a study on organ trafficking in Brazil, addressing the legal complexities and loopholes that allow the persistence of this severely punished yet highly lucrative crime. A detailed analysis was conducted on the Organ Transplant Law (Law No. 9.434/97), which is designed to ethically and controlledly regulate organ donation and transplantation, with the aim of protecting vulnerable individuals and preventing abuse and exploitation. Additionally, the research highlighted the challenges faced in the effective application of this legislation, considering the variable capacity for supervision and corruption that can weaken efforts to combat this crime. Emblematic cases, such as the Pavesi Case, were examined, illustrating the devastating consequences of organ trafficking and underscoring the urgent need for improvements in health and public safety policies. The investigation also included a study on the measures adopted by the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission of 2004, which confirmed the existence of criminal networks and the coercion of people in extreme poverty to sell their organs. Discussions included potential strategies to strengthen legislation, increase public awareness, and promote international cooperation, as ways to mitigate the incidence and consequences of organ trafficking in Brazil.