Overview
- The Change.org petition calling for a Code of Conduct for Brazil’s Supreme Court justices reached about 11,275 signatures by early Monday, January 5.
- Signatories include prominent figures such as former central bank chief Armínio Fraga and human-rights advocate Ivo Herzog, signaling broader establishment backing.
- The campaign aligns with Chief Justice Edson Fachin’s proposal at the STF and CNJ to formalize ethics rules for superior court judges, including limits on political expressions and mandatory disclosure of speaking fees.
- The debate has intensified after reports concerning Justice Alexandre de Moraes’s ties cited in coverage of the Banco Master case and a confirmed meeting with central bank president Gabriel Galípolo, as well as Justice Dias Toffoli’s private flight with an attorney before a related habeas filing.
- Launched on December 14, the petition highlights concerns about conflicts of interest and judicial credibility, while formal adoption of a uniform code remains contested within the judiciary.