The principle of the prohibition of social decline and its importance for actual days

Abstract

This article aims to discuss the principle of the prohibition of social regression and its importance and application in the courts, especially at the Supreme Court (STF). First, this specific principle is conceptualized, aiming the necessary academic rigor. After that, I analyze the fundamental rights and the security to maintain our constitutional order. Finally, I explore how courts, mainly the STF, apply the principle of prohibition of social regression in Brazil.