Controle social jurídico versus terrorismo e medo

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the legal aspects surrounding permeate terrorism study in Brazil and in some countries such as the United States and France, considered potential targets of the most violent and recent terrorist actions. In this sense, we begin with the study of the definition of terrorism and terrorist acts, frequent use today, but it still lacks a content that respects the guiding principles of modern criminal law. The Criminal Enemy's legal theory is analyzed in conjunction with the measures taken in the fight against terror, the pretext of providing greater security, sometimes they violate fundamental rights and guarantees, putting in question the need to preserve legal certainty in balance with collective security that society expects the state.