Answer to Question #233111 in English for Patricia

Question

Do you think the apread of the pandemic has led to fundamental human rights being compromised by the law enforcement officials

Answer 1

With the pandemic’s spread, it is evident that the law enforcement officers have compromised fundamental human rights in several ways. To begin with, lockdowns and quarantines that have been implemented have resulted in the freedom of travel and movement to be affected all over the globe. In the enforcement of these lockdowns and quarantines, some jurisdictions have used measures that are excessively harsh where security officers use violent and repressive tactics in enforcing strict rules about curfews. Also, an excessive infringement has been witnessed on core civil and political rights through the banning of peaceful assembly and expression. Gatherings in most countries are dealt with brutally by security forces resulting in injuries and even death.