Do lobby à prática de advocacy nos núcleos de decisão política : os limites jurídicos da atividade de representação de interesses no contexto democrático brasileiro

Abstract

In a scenario of increasing loss of political legitimacy, interest representation, which is carried out with the aim of influencing the decision-making process within the Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary branches and also takes place in the public opinion sphere, has come to play a prominent role in the political landscape. In this context, the objective of this study is to analyze the legal limits of interest representation within Brazil’s political decision-making centers. This is because, while the activity has the potential to contribute to the democratic system, it also entails risks of degeneration that may result in illicit practices. Therefore, it is essential to assess the boundaries of its exercise, which manifests through the actions of interest and pressure groups, lobbying, and advocacy, as well as the clarity of these limits, considering the absence of a regulatory framework that provides specific treatment for the issue. To this end, this monograph relies on bibliographic and documentary research, employing an essentially deductive method.