THE ROLE OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC POLICIES FOR GENDER EQUALITY: AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2020 AND 2024 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN ESPÍRITO SANTO

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze the implications of the suspension of political rights due to criminal clauses in light of the fundamental right to political participation. To this end, a bibliographic review methodology was used, including legal doctrines, scientific articles and relevant legislation. In view of the above, it is concluded that the suspension of political rights due to criminal clauses in Brazil reveals a significant historical and constitutional complexity. From the first constitutions to the present day, there has been an evolution in the treatment of this topic, reflecting debates on democracy, citizenship and criminal justice. The 1988 Constitution established clear criteria for the temporary suspension of these rights, seeking to balance the individual's tolerance with their social reintegration after serving their sentence. The Supreme Court's petition has reiterated the importance of rehabilitation as a means of restoring not only political rights, but also the dignity of convicts. However, challenges persist, especially with regard to the full inclusion in political life of those serving alternative sentences to prison. Ensuring a fair and inclusive system continues to be a central objective for Brazilian democracy, where full political participation must be a right accessible to all citizens, regardless of their criminal history.