Análise acerca da eficácia da prisão civil face ao devedor de alimentos hipossuficiente quanto à sua finalidade em promover a adimplência da obrigação

Abstract

This article discusses the effectiveness of the application of civil imprisonment in terms of its purpose in promoting compliance with the obligation, especially related to insufficient food debtors. In this way, the concept and legal nature of the food institute are analyzed, its main characteristics and how its implementation is established. It is also noted the importance that food has for maintaining nutrition and for protecting the principle of human dignity. Furthermore, it is investigated how the socioeconomic reality of Brazil, within its inequalities and poverty, makes citizens financially vulnerable, who, in turn, become defaulters on food obligations because they are unable to make payments. Finally, the study seeks to bring alternative measures to resolve the problem raised, based on legislation from other countries, in order to build a mechanism that meets the needs of both sides.