Ratinho Jr.'s proposal to delegate criminal legislation to states is populism, says expert

The proposal put forward by Paraná Governor Ratinho Jr. (PSD) to transfer Brazilian criminal legislation to the states is seen by experts as “criminal populism” and ineffective in combating crime. Ratinho made the statement last week at an event in São Paulo, stating that “a simple measure” could help reduce the country’s public safety problems. According to him, with the states legislating, it would be easier to increase penalties for some type…