Studies on democracy
Parties, elections and political representation
Legislative Studies
Law and judicial institutions
Criminal justice policy and public security
This line comprises theoretical and empirical studies on the organization and operation of political regimes and their institutions, emphasizing the processes of democratic construction and the impasses to their operation put by the contemporary society. It addresses reflections on political representation, studies on competition, parties and elections, as well the operation of legislative powers. It also addresses theoretical and empirical research on State and law, judicial institutions, criminal and public security policies and the field of studies on human rights.