Secret State, Transparent Subject: The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation in the Age of Terror

2005 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 400-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jude McCulloch ◽  
Joo-Cheong Tham
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Relative Distribution ◽  
Liberal Democracies ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Public ◽  
Open Discussion ◽  
Security Information ◽  
Public Scrutiny ◽  
The Government ◽  
Distribution Of Power

This article describes the secrecy provisions embodied in the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Legislation Amendment Act 2003 (Cwlth). The article explains how these provisions curb freedom of speech and remove ASIO's activities from the domain of public scrutiny. It argues that by effectively criminalising open discussion of ASIO's activities the provisions insulate much of the domestic ‘war on terror’ from the public gaze. It also argues that the provisions implicitly sanction lawlessness by ASIO in open breach of the rule of law. By undermining free speech and the rule of law, this legislation increases the risk of torture of persons detained by ASIO. The legislation also exacerbates the punitiveness of such detention. Moreover, the secrecy offences will distort Australian politics by enabling the government to control and manipulate ‘security’ information. The article concludes that the increase in state secrecy and its impact are part of a continuing shift in the relative distribution of power between state and subject in liberal democracies; a shift that signals a move to more repressive or authoritarian forms of rule.

scholarly journals PROSPEK PENEGAKAN HUKUM UNDANG-UNDANG PENGHAPUSAN KEKERASAN DALAM RUMAH TANGGA (UU PKDRT)

Jurnal HAM ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sabungan Sibarani
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
Legal Research ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Public ◽  
Pain And Suffering ◽  
The Government

AbstrakKekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga (KDRT) dalam ketentuan perundang-undangan di Indonesia tergolong sebuah kejahatan dengan ancaman hukum pidana karena mengakibatkan kesakitan dan penderitaan fisik maupun mental terhadap korbannya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui prospek penegakan hukum Undang-Undang Penghapusan Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga. Metode penelitian hukum yang digunakan pada penelitian ini penelitian hukum normatif yaitu suatu proses untuk menemukan aturan hukum, prinsip-prinsip hukum, maupun doktrin-doktrin hukum guna menjawab isu hukum yang dihadapi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa menghapus tindak kekerasan dalam rumah tangga dapat dimulai dengan menghilangkan sebab-sebab dan unsur-unsur pemicunya. Dalam kaitan ini, sekurang-kurang terdapat banyak cara dan usaha yang patut dilakukan agar kekerasan dalam rumah tangga terelakkan atau setidak-tidaknya dapat dikurangi intensitasnya. Prospek penegakan hukum UU PKDRT akan sulit ditegakkan karena banyak kendala dalam pelaksanaannya.Hendaknya Pemerintah mensosialisasikan UUPKDRT kepada publik atau masyarakat secara jelas dan transparan guna menghindari bias atau ketidakjelasan akan isi dan kandungan dari UUPKDRT.Kata Kunci: Penegakan Hukum, KDRT.AbstractViolence in the home (domestic violence) in the provisions of law in Indonesia is a crime with the threat of criminal law, because it caused pain and suffering to the victim physically and mentally. The purpose of this study was to determine the prospects for law enforcement Law on the Elimination of Domestic Violence. Legal research methods were used in this study is a normative legal research process to find the rule of law, principles of law, and the legal doctrines in order to address the legal issues at hand. The results showed that removing the acts of domestic violence can begin by eliminating the causes and elements of the trigger. In this regard, at less there are many ways and efforts that should be done so that domestic violence inevitable or at least be reduced in intensity. Prospects the act, Law enforcement will be difficult to enforce because a lot of problems in implementation. The government should disseminate the act to the public or public is clear and transparent manner in order to avoid bias or lack of clarity of the contents and the contents of the act.Keywords: Law Enforcement, domestic violence.

scholarly journals Justiciability, Access to Justice and the Development of Constitutional Law in Canada

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 707-723
Author(s):  
Gerard J Kennedy ◽  
Lorne Sossin
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Public Law ◽  
Access To Justice ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Public ◽  
Procedural Law ◽  
Canadian Experience ◽  
The Government ◽  
Public Law Litigation

Concentrating on Canadian experience, specifically litigation under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the ‘Charter’), this article seeks to reconcile the access to justice benefits of summary procedures with the government litigant's duty to act in the public interest (or as a ‘model litigant’) and uphold the rule of law. Though acknowledging the benefits that can result from the use of summary procedures to end litigation, the authors observe that compliance with strict requirements in procedural law are frequently dispensed with in the Charter context. In fact, summary procedures can have a devastating effect on the development of Charter rights. The authors ultimately posit that the government should have a duty of restraint in using summary procedures to end public law litigation, and courts should be reluctant to permit the government to preclude such litigation aimed at advancing the evolution of the Charter from reaching hearings on the merits.

scholarly journals PROSPEK PENEGAKAN HUKUM UNDANG-UNDANG PENGHAPUSAN KEKERASAN DALAM RUMAH TANGGA (UU PKDRT)

Jurnal HAM ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sabungan Sibarani
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
Legal Research ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Public ◽  
Pain And Suffering ◽  
The Government

AbstrakKekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga (KDRT) dalam ketentuan perundang-undangan di Indonesia tergolong sebuah kejahatan dengan ancaman hukum pidana karena mengakibatkan kesakitan dan penderitaan fisik maupun mental terhadap korbannya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui prospek penegakan hukum Undang-Undang Penghapusan Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga. Metode penelitian hukum yang digunakan pada penelitian ini penelitian hukum normatif yaitu suatu proses untuk menemukan aturan hukum, prinsip-prinsip hukum, maupun doktrin-doktrin hukum guna menjawab isu hukum yang dihadapi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa menghapus tindak kekerasan dalam rumah tangga dapat dimulai dengan menghilangkan sebab-sebab dan unsur-unsur pemicunya. Dalam kaitan ini, sekurang-kurang terdapat banyak cara dan usaha yang patut dilakukan agar kekerasan dalam rumah tangga terelakkan atau setidak-tidaknya dapat dikurangi intensitasnya. Prospek penegakan hukum UU PKDRT akan sulit ditegakkan karena banyak kendala dalam pelaksanaannya.Hendaknya Pemerintah mensosialisasikan UUPKDRT kepada publik atau masyarakat secara jelas dan transparan guna menghindari bias atau ketidakjelasan akan isi dan kandungan dari UUPKDRT.Kata Kunci: Penegakan Hukum, KDRT.AbstractViolence in the home (domestic violence) in the provisions of law in Indonesia is a crime with the threat of criminal law, because it caused pain and suffering to the victim physically and mentally. The purpose of this study was to determine the prospects for law enforcement Law on the Elimination of Domestic Violence. Legal research methods were used in this study is a normative legal research process to find the rule of law, principles of law, and the legal doctrines in order to address the legal issues at hand. The results showed that removing the acts of domestic violence can begin by eliminating the causes and elements of the trigger. In this regard, at less there are many ways and efforts that should be done so that domestic violence inevitable or at least be reduced in intensity. Prospects the act, Law enforcement will be difficult to enforce because a lot of problems in implementation. The government should disseminate the act to the public or public is clear and transparent manner in order to avoid bias or lack of clarity of the contents and the contents of the act.Keywords: Law Enforcement, domestic violence.

AKIBAT POLITIIK UANG DALAM PEMILIHAN UMUM KEPALA DAERAH (PEMILUKADA) TERHADAP KONSTRUKSI PEMERINTAHAN

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Syahrul Borman
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Local Elections ◽  
Poor Law ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Public ◽  
Election Process ◽  
The Government

Election of Regional Head directly has a significant value in the Development of a healthy democracy and dinamic. A healthy democracy must be understood as a process towards a more intelligent, independent and dignified In some areas local elections marred by a variety of fraud such as money politics, violent past as well as behaviour that could hamper the smooth running of the election process. The practice of money politics can be avoided if the candidates and the public are fully aware that local elections should be run in accordance with the applicable rules. Law enforcement on this issue must begin from the seriousness of the government. Because in essence the rule of law is a malter of courage and guts. Law enforcement should the carried out without discrimination, applies in the election of regional heads without aby race, gender, ethnicity, rich and poor. Law enforcement should be like two sword equally sharp. Sharp upward and downward too sharp.Key word : Elections of Regional Heads, Money Politics

Private Party Standing and EU Risk Regulation: Expanded Standing Rights in the Public Interest

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 557-568
Author(s):  
Lucas Bergkamp
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Judicial Review ◽  
Lisbon Treaty ◽  
Risk Regulation ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Public ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Regulatory Measures ◽  
The Government

Standing determines a person's ability to obtain judicial review of a legal act by the government. Judicial review of EU measures, including risk regulatory measures, is an important device to ensure that the rule of law is respected. Even after the changes brought about by the Lisbon Treaty, private parties still have limited standing rights under EU law to challenge EU risk regulations. While they are able to challenge “decisions” addressed to them (or, in some cases, addressed to others), they generally have been unable to claim standing at the European courts to seek review of generally binding rules. These restricted standing rights for private parties have been the subject of debate and criticism, both before and after the changes brought about by the Lisbon Treaty.

scholarly journals Transitional Justice and the Constitutional Crisis: The Case of Poland (2015–2019)

2020 ◽  
pp. 22-39
Author(s):  
Michał Krotoszyński
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Transitional Justice ◽  
Individual Responsibility ◽  
Service Employees ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Public ◽  
Secret Service ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Public Sphere ◽  
Communist Past

During the last four years the situation in Poland has been a matter of interest to the worldwide legal community mostly due to the constitutional crisis. Yet, the years 2015–2019 were also a time of a revival of transitional justice measures, such as cleansing the public sphere of communist symbols, remodelling of lustration law, and further reduction of pensions of communist secret service employees and officers. In this paper I argue that these spheres are interconnected and that Poland’s constitutional crisis has a transitional justice dimension. I start with an overview of retrospective instruments dealing with the communist past introduced in the last four years. Next, I turn to the constitutional crisis itself, discussing its possible explanations and transitional justice aspects. In the end I claim that the dramatic constitutional backsliding that Poland has recently experienced can be explained not only as a power grab, but also as a result of the tension between the rule of law and the principle of individual responsibility on one hand – and the resort to collective accountability in an attempt to get what the government sees as justice on the other.

DEKADENSI PEMILIHAN HAKIM AGUNG OLEH DPR RI

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-104
Author(s):  
Rustam Magun Pikahulan
Keyword(s):  
Supreme Court ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
House Of Representatives ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Constitutional Court ◽  
Due Diligence ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Supreme Court ◽  
Institutional Status ◽  
The Government

Abstract: The Plato's conception of the rule of law states that good governance is based on good law. The organization also spreads to the world of Supreme Court justices, the election caused a decadence to the institutional status of the House of Representatives as a people's representative in the government whose implementation was not in line with the decision of the Constitutional Court. Based on the decision of the Constitutional Court No.27/PUU-XI/2013 explains that the House of Representatives no longer has the authority to conduct due diligence and suitability (elect) to prospective Supreme Judges proposed by the Judicial Commission. The House of Representatives can only approve or disapprove candidates for Supreme Court Justices that have been submitted by the Judicial Commission. In addition, the proportion of proposed Supreme Court Justices from the judicial commission to the House of Representatives (DPR) has changed, whereas previously the Judicial Commission had to propose 3 (three) of each vacancy for the Justices, now it is only one of each vacant for Supreme Court Judges. by the Supreme Court. The House of Representatives no longer has the authority to conduct due diligence and suitability (elect) to prospective Supreme Judges proposed by the Judicial Commission. The House of Representatives can only "approve" or "disagree" the Supreme Judge candidates nominated by the Judicial Commission.

Is Xenophobic Violence and Criminality Systemic in Post-Apartheid South Africa? A Critical Analysis of Growing Denialism to 2015 Incidents

Politeia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mbekezeli Comfort Mkhize ◽  
Kongko Louis Makau
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Hate Crime ◽  
International Organisations ◽  
Foreign Nationals ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Structural Problems ◽  
The Government

This article argues that the 2015 xenophobic violence was allowed to spread due to persistent inaction by state officials. While the utterances of King Goodwill Zwelithini have in part fuelled the attacks, officials tend to perceive acts of xenophobia as ordinary crimes. This perception has resulted in ill-advised responses from the authorities, allowing this kind of hate crime against foreign nationals to engulf the whole country. In comparison with similar attacks in 2008, the violent spree in 2015 is characterised by a stronger surge in criminal activities. The militancy showcased fed a sense of insecurity amongst foreigners, creating a situation inconsistent with the country’s vaunted respect for human rights and the rule of law. Investors lost confidence in the country’s outlook, owing in part to determined denialism in government circles regarding the targeting of foreigners. While drawing from existing debates, the article’s principal objective is to critically examine the structural problems that enable xenophobia to proliferate and the (in)effectiveness of responses to the militancy involved in the 2015 attacks. Of particular interest are the suggested responses that could be effective in curbing future violence. The article concludes that xenophobia is systemic in post-apartheid South Africa. Strong cooperation between the government, national and international organisations could provide the basis for successful anti-xenophobia measures. The article further argues that the country is obliged to find a sustainable solution to the predicament for humanitarian reasons firstly, and in recognition of the support South Africans received from its African counterparts during the liberation struggle.

Harmonisasi terhadap Peraturan Daerah No. 14 Tahun 2006 tentang Pengelolaan Pelestarian Kawasan Konservasi Laut Daerah dalam Perlindungan Pulau Pariwisata Kabupaten Indramayu

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Saiful Kholik ◽  
Imas Khaeriyah
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Marine Conservation ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Inconsistency Regional Regulation No.14 of 2006 about marine conservation area of the island of Biawak, Gososng, which Cendekian provides protection but in fact failed to provide protection as evidenced by dredging island sandbar and cendekian conducted PT.Pertamina UP VI Balongan INDRAMAYU. The problem in this research How Formulation Policy Act No. 10 Year 2009 on the Indonesian Tourism with the Indramayu Regional Regulation No. 14 of 2006 regarding marine conservation area of the island of Biawak, Gososng, Cendekian And How Harmonization Act No. 10 of 2009 with the Indramayu Regional Regulation No. 14 of 2006 regarding formulation Act No. 10 Year 2009 on the Indonesian Tourism with the Indramayu Regional Regulation No. 14 of 2006 about marine conservation area of the island of Biawak, Gososng, Cendekian, the purpose of this research to understand and analyze the extent to which policy The findings of the community or field of law local governments about the environmental damage done by companies or individuals are not equal accordance with regional regulations in force, nor the Law in force so that the function of law in society indramayu not fit the mandate to establish a change and justice based Formulation public corporate criminal liability.Inskonsitensi happens to local regulation No.14 of 2006 makes no harmonized with the regulations of each other so that the impact of this inskonsistensi makes the sector particularly environmental law enforcement get uncertainties that result in coastal communities Indramayau.Conclusion Harmonization of regulations of the center and regions delivering the policy formulation of the rule of law area to comply with the regulations above in order to avoid inconsistency, the occurrence of this inconsistency resulted in the rule of law and justice for the indramayu, suggestion that the government should was nearly revise regulations related area, especially the government must dare to take action to give effect to the perpetrator deterrent effect rule-based running as well as possible.

LEGAL ESSENCE OF ANCIENT PROVERBS AND SAYS AND THEIR SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Dranishnikova ◽  
Ivan Semenov
Keyword(s):  
Public Sphere ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Social Significance ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Public ◽  
Moral Standards ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Public Sphere ◽  
Status Position

The national legal system is determined by traditional elements characterizing the culture and customs that exist in the social environment in the form of moral standards and the law. However, the attitude of the population to the letter of the law, as a rule, initially contains negative properties in order to preserve personal freedom, status, position. Therefore, to solve pressing problems of rooting in the minds of society of the elementary foundations of the initial order, and then the rule of law in the public sphere, proverbs and sayings were developed that in essence contained legal educational criteria.

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