Pinar: Analyse 2 ways in which state crime can be defined [10] By Human Rights Flashcards
1
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Human Rights
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- natural rights e.g. liberty, free speech,
- Civil Rights e.g. right to vote, to privacy
2
Q
what does Herman and Schwendiger argue?
A
we should define crime as the violation of people’s basic human rights by the state or its agents
3
Q
Who commits crime in Herman and Schwedinger view?
A
states that practice, imperialism, racism, sexism are all committing crime because they are denying people their basic rights
4
Q
What is an example of state crime?
A
Human right abuses in Jammu and Kashmir
5
Q
What does the abuse include?
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- mass killings, rape and sexual abuse, torture and oppression of freedom of speech
6
Q
What did the Indian Security forces do?
A
-assaulted civilians during search operations, tortured and executed detainees and also rape was used to punish and humiliate communities
