Tribunal do Júri: As alterações promovidas pela lei nº. 11.689/08 em atendimento ao princípio da Duração Razoável do Processo.

Abstract

This present study aims to analyze the institute of the Jury Trial under two plans: the first has a constitutional nature, emphasizing its origin, its historical evolution both inside and outside the giant of South America", pointing out its position in the Federal Constitution of 1988, as a fundamental right; the second one examines all the regulation foreseen in the Decree-Law n#. 3689/41 (Code of Criminal Procedure) emphasizing the challenging controversies implemented by the Law 11.689/2008, which triggered profound changes throughout the procedure, both first degree and in the appellate stage. From a critic perspective, this paper work seeks to study the mentioned reform investigating whether these changes have brought benefits to forensic routine or if they were mere political rhetoric.