Pro-Lula lawyers propose reform that would advance Zanin's departure from the STF by 15 years
Proposal provides for a 12-year term for Supreme Court justices and could open up five vacancies after Lula's fourth term. Read more on Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- Prerrogativas, a legal group aligned with President Lula, proposes a 12-year term limit for Supreme Court justices.
- This would lead to the earlier retirement of several current ministers, potentially by up to 15 years for Cristiano Zanin.
- The proposal could result in five Supreme Court vacancies after Lula's potential fourth term.
- This reform would offer more appointment opportunities to the president succeeding Lula.
- The group acknowledges the issue of concentrated nominations and suggests solutions like staggered retirements or a limit of two nominations per presidential term.