Melhor interesse e discricionariedade judicial: uma análise do novo direito da criança e do adolescente sob o marco do pós-positivismo

Abstract

The new Integral Protection Doctrine, constituted nationally in the 1988 Constitution and in the Child and Adolescent Act, a sound paradigm change occurred concerning the childhood and youth issues, in which children and adolescents became subjects of right instead of simple assistance objects. The former Irregular Situation Doctrine was revoked, causing, as a result, a reduction of the limits to the Childhood and Youth Judge actions. However, it is possible to identify a denying move towards to the new determination, reflecting on decisions directed to the former juridical system. In this situation, the best interest of the child principle, foreseen in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, is being used for discretionary decisions, disregarding the new valid order. This reality is perceived and exemplified in precedent situations of the Justice in Rio Grande do Sul, demanding alternatives in order to protect the fundamental rights and guaranties of children and adolescents. Thus, the present paper int