The international human right to appeal and the adjudication of individuals devoid of procedural privileges by the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court

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This paper provides a theoretical and jurisprudential review of the right to appeal and the concept of procedural privilege, examining their implications for the rule of law and access to justice. In particular, this paper explores how the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court's handling of individuals without procedural privileges may violate the right to appeal outlined in International Human Rights Law. To address this research question, the study analyzes international human rights standards applicable to individuals facing adjudication by domestic courts, focusing on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the American Convention on Human Rights (ACHR). The research employs doctrinal and comparative methods, integrating legal and jurisprudential analyses. This study offers valuable insights into fair trial rights under international law by examining how Brazil's specific judicial challenges highlight broader global issues related to judicial authority and human rights protection. This paper indirectly examines whether the Brazilian Supreme Court's handling of Inquiry 4781 infringes upon the human right to appeal.