O papel da UFT como amigo da corte (amicus curiae) na Ação Civil Pública pelo conflito do uso da água na Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Formoso

Abstract

The object of this research was to analyze the performance of the Federal University of Tocantins - UFT, through the Institute of Support to Cities - IAC/UFT, as friend of the court (amicus curiae) in the conflict of water present in the Rio Formoso Watershed. To this end, the research discussed the appropriateness of the amicus curiae institute in case No. 0001070-72.2016.8.27.2715, its attributions, the influence of the Federal University of Tocantins - UFT in the decision-making process and finally, whether the UFT acted as amicus curiae or procedural assistant, also presenting its relationship with other procedural actors. The theoretical framework discussed the appropriateness of the amicus curiae institute in case No. 0001070- 72.2016.8.27.2715, its attributions, the influence of the Federal University of Tocantins - UFT in the decision-making process and finally, if the UFT acted as amicus curiae or procedural assistant, also presenting its relationship with other procedural actors. Finally, the research concluded that the UFT effectively played the role of amicus curiae, and not that of procedural assistant, in view of its permanence as an intervening third party to assist both the parties' power of influence and the court's decision making.