A possibilidade de limitação da imprensa por meio da regulação constitucional: o RE n.º 511.961/2009/SP e a digitalização do jornalismo

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the possibility of regulating the press, mainly with regard to the requirement of a diploma to practice journalism, through a historical-legislative review and constitutional analysis of rights and bills and amendments. The methodology used includes a bibliographic review and analysis of historical and legal documents regarding journalism and its regulation. The results indicate, contrary to the current judicial understanding, that maintaining the legislative gap in the journalism profession is detrimental to both the quality of service and the safety of professionals, thus compromising democracy as a whole. The conclusions, therefore, reinforce the need for social strengthening in relation to the current processing of Proposed Amendments to the Constitution and their approval, in order to maintain the democratic rule of law and strengthen the profession.