In recent years, the question of human rights violations within the context of development in Jamaica has become an issue of much scholarly debate. For in fact, if it does indeed hold true that development is a ‘many-sided process’, then sustainable development ceases to only translate within the confines of economic growth; it now extends to one’s ability to enjoy greater social freedoms inclusive of the level of respect towards human rights.
By using the revised charter of The Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Act of 2011 enshrined within the Jamaican Constitution as a guide, this paper seeks to examine this issue of human rights violations in this country. With the use of empirical evidence gathered from a multiplicity of different scholarly sources and reports, one hopes to clearly outline these major violations in accordance with their social, economic and political causal factors.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- CHAPTER I. Human rights violations: A culture of disregard on the part of the Police Force?
- 1.1 The Plague of the Police force and the right to life
- 1.2 The Jamaican Constabulary Force Act
- 1.3 Violations of the right of the child, the right to due process of law and the right to protection from torture and inhuman treatment
- CHAPTER II. Economic Implications and the role of External Affairs
- 1.1 Economic Issues
- 1.2 The effect of foreign influences
- CHAPTER III. The Influence of Social and Cultural norms in the violation of human rights in Jamaica
- CHAPTER IV. Constitutional insufficiencies as enablers of human rights violations
- 1.1 The role of constitutional savings clauses in human rights violations
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to examine human rights violations in Jamaica, exploring their causes within social, economic, and political contexts. It utilizes the revised Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Act of 2011 as a framework for analysis, drawing on empirical evidence from various scholarly sources and reports.
- Human rights violations in Jamaica
- The role of the Jamaican police force in human rights violations
- Economic factors contributing to human rights violations
- Influence of social and cultural norms on human rights violations
- Constitutional insufficiencies enabling human rights violations
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
CHAPTER I. Human rights violations: A culture of disregard on the part of the Police Force?: This chapter focuses on the alarming disregard for the right to life in Jamaica, particularly by the police force. It cites INDECOM statistics highlighting a high number of security force-related fatalities, averaging 200 annually over the past 15 years. The chapter contrasts official police accounts of victim-initiated shoot-outs with the reality of unjustified killings, emphasizing the state's failure to uphold a fundamental human right. The discussion extends to other rights violations by the police, including violations of children's rights, due process, and protection from torture.
CHAPTER II. Economic Implications and the role of External Affairs: This chapter delves into the economic factors that contribute to human rights violations in Jamaica. It examines both internal economic issues and the impact of external influences on the country's human rights situation. While the specifics of these economic issues and foreign influences are not detailed here, the chapter’s focus is likely on how economic inequalities and external pressures might exacerbate existing vulnerabilities and create an environment conducive to rights abuses.
CHAPTER III. The Influence of Social and Cultural norms in the violation of human rights in Jamaica: This chapter explores the role of social and cultural norms in perpetuating human rights violations within Jamaica. The analysis likely focuses on how deeply ingrained cultural practices and beliefs contribute to discrimination and the violation of rights, potentially examining specific instances related to women's rights or other marginalized groups. The chapter aims to highlight the intricate relationship between cultural norms and human rights abuses, illustrating how societal values can either protect or undermine fundamental rights.
CHAPTER IV. Constitutional insufficiencies as enablers of human rights violations: This chapter argues that constitutional shortcomings facilitate human rights violations in Jamaica. It delves into the role of constitutional savings clauses – provisions that allow certain laws to remain in effect even if they conflict with constitutional rights – in enabling abuses. The chapter likely demonstrates how such clauses, intended to maintain existing legislation, inadvertently create loopholes that undermine the protection of fundamental rights, contributing to a climate where violations can occur with relative impunity.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Jamaica, Human Rights, Sustainable Development, Police Brutality, Constitutional Law, Economic Inequality, Social Norms, Cultural Discrimination, Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Act, INDECOM.
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This document provides a comprehensive preview of a paper examining human rights violations in Jamaica. It analyzes these violations within social, economic, and political contexts, using the revised Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Act of 2011 as a framework. The preview includes a table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords.
What are the key themes explored in the paper?
The paper explores several key themes, including: human rights violations in Jamaica generally; the role of the Jamaican police force in these violations; the contribution of economic factors (both internal and external influences); the influence of social and cultural norms; and constitutional insufficiencies that enable human rights abuses.
What is the focus of Chapter I?
Chapter I focuses on human rights violations, specifically highlighting the alarming disregard for the right to life by the Jamaican police force. It uses INDECOM statistics on security force-related fatalities and contrasts official police accounts with evidence of unjustified killings. The chapter also addresses other police-related violations, such as violations of children's rights, due process, and protection from torture.
What does Chapter II examine?
Chapter II examines the economic implications of human rights violations in Jamaica. It investigates both internal economic issues and the impact of external influences on the country's human rights situation. The chapter explores how economic inequalities and external pressures might exacerbate vulnerabilities and contribute to human rights abuses.
What is the subject of Chapter III?
Chapter III explores how social and cultural norms in Jamaica contribute to human rights violations. It analyzes how deeply ingrained cultural practices and beliefs lead to discrimination and rights violations, potentially focusing on specific examples related to women's rights or other marginalized groups.
What is the main argument of Chapter IV?
Chapter IV argues that constitutional insufficiencies in Jamaica facilitate human rights violations. It specifically examines the role of constitutional savings clauses – provisions that allow conflicting laws to remain in effect – in enabling abuses. The chapter demonstrates how these clauses create loopholes that undermine the protection of fundamental rights.
What are the key words associated with this research?
Key words include: Jamaica, Human Rights, Sustainable Development, Police Brutality, Constitutional Law, Economic Inequality, Social Norms, Cultural Discrimination, Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Act, and INDECOM.
What is the overall aim of this research paper?
The paper aims to comprehensively examine human rights violations in Jamaica, analyzing their root causes within social, economic, and political contexts. It uses empirical evidence and the revised Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Act of 2011 to support its analysis.
What sources are likely used in this research?
The research likely utilizes a range of scholarly sources and reports, including data and statistics from INDECOM (Independent Commission of Investigations).
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This document is intended for an academic audience interested in human rights issues, particularly in the context of Jamaica. It serves as a preview or abstract of a more detailed research paper.
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- Kavoy Ashley (Author), 2014, Development and Politics in the Third World. The Causes of the Major Constitutional Human Rights Violations in Jamaica, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/285636
