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No independent-praise terrorism crime quoted. Lei 7.716 art. 20 is incitement to racial/religious discrimination — overlay.

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    Independent-praise crime?
    No independent-praise terrorism crime quoted. Lei 7.716 art. 20 is incitement to racial/religious discrimination — overlay.
    Live statuteSupportedBRRacial hatred

    art. 20

    Lei nº 7.716, de 5 de janeiro de 1989

    Target
    Practising, inducing, or inciting discrimination or prejudice of race, colour, ethnicity, religion, or national origin
    Test
    The 2023 amendment raises the penalty when committed via social networks or the internet.
    Max
    1 to 3 years and a fine; 2 to 5 years via media/internet
    Praticar, induzir ou incitar a discriminação ou preconceito de raça, cor, etnia, religião ou procedência nacional. Pena: reclusão de um a três anos e multa.

    Official Portuguese, Planalto, Lei 7.716/1989 art. 20 as amended by Lei 9.459/1997.

    Cite · Lei 7.716/1989, art. 20 · as of 2026-09-05

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