Human Rights Violations and Government Accountability: A Constitutional Perspective and International Responsibility
Keywords:
Human rights in developing and developed nations, Reasons for Human Rights Violations, Political Victimization, and Human Rights, Human Rights are Inalienable, Human Rights in IslamAbstract
This study is conducted to evaluate the human rights condition in developing and developed nations with a particular situation in Pakistan. It highlighted the reasons behind the human rights violations in the country. The people's enforced disappearance without due course of law is a violation of human rights and a fair trial, which is common. The Pakistani constitution protects the basic fundamental human rights, which are inalienable starting from birth and continuing till the death of the human. The political victimization is curtailed by the professionals of strong institutions. Institutions are under the command of the chief executive of the provinces and country, due to which government officials have to obey the commands of the political elites even if that is against the interest of the country to save their jobs. The posting and transfer are also linked with the faithfulness of the command of the political elite. The true provision of fundamental rights can be ensured by establishing an independent judiciary in reality. The people's awareness is essential to protecting their basic rights. Political rigging in elections at the behest of law enforcement agencies can only be curtailed by the public power for actual democracy. Practicing Islamic teaching is of utmost importance to protect human rights because the religion focuses on public welfare. Integrating social responsibility and human rights can lead to a more balanced society and maintain results for marginalized areas. Data for the research is collected and analyzed by utilizing the qualitative research methodology techniques that are most appropriate for social science research.
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