Psicopatia e o sistema punitivo brasileiro: um olhar voltado à Alcaçuz.

Abstract

The figure of the individual presented with antisocial personality disorder, commonly known as psychopath, is exponentially debated in the most diverse segments of society, whether in the practical fields of academic research, or even as protagonists of stories in the most successful series and documentaries on the streaming platforms. The fact is that, despite the growing popularity of the topic, the Brazilian legal reality still demonstrates a profound deficit in the correct assessment of culpability for psychopathic crimes, as well as in observing the application of criminal sanctions to these individuals in the event of serving a sentence established in Brazil. In this sense, this article seeks to promote the appreciation of the psychopath's criminal responsibility, the analysis of the socio-legal consequences of their inclusion in the Brazilian punitive system, as well as to facilitate a practical intervention in the largest prison in Rio Grande do Norte: Alcaçuz. Thus, qualitative research was used in the search for understanding conceptual aspects, through reading manuals, books and scientific articles in the areas of Law and Psychiatric Medicine. Furthermore, in relation to the thematic axis of the Alcaçuz Penitentiary, the report prepared by the National Mechanism for the Prevention and Combat of Torture was used, as well as the production of an interview carried out with the psychiatrist responsible for the unit. Finally, the need for legislative pacification regarding the psychopath's imputability was noted, the suggestion of applying the PCL-R questionnaire (Hare Scale) at the time of entry into the prison system, as well as the referral to a different sentence complement to be structured in the prison unit itself.