Essays on Amnesty

Exposure to Racial Discrimination in Criminal Justice System

The criminal justice system of the United States comprises several challenges and flaws, while the issue with the spread of the racial disparity poses the most significant problem to the welfare of the citizens of the country. This problem is not new to the criminal justice system as it has roots in the XX century with the consideration of the cases of African Americans in trial. In the beginning of this period of time, African Americans amounted to 10% of the entire population of the United States, while the amount of the sentenced prisoners may be regarded as relatively ...

Never a spontaneous phenomenon, racism seems sparked often as an ideological view. Unlikely though it may sound, the white liberal government instituted what continued for over 40 years. Characterized by segregation and violence in response to any opposition, the order came to its end. While in the transitional period, the country established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for the restoration of national unity. Obviously, national reconciliation is possible only through racism eradication since it is racial bias that is at the root of the national disunity and bellicosity. Much as the commission utilized a number of tools towards this ...

The Middle East has long been known for its willingness and active practice of imprisoning citizens for politically based reasons. For example, anyone who stood against the authoritarian powers in those nations have often been taken as political prisoners, in the regime’s continued attempts to maintain absolute control. However, as nations in the region experience political reform, prisoners are being released and those nations are seeking ways to come to terms with, and move beyond their history of political oppression (Amnesty International 1). It is my opinion that countries in the Middle East should release current political prisoners ...

Introduction

No doubt this nation has suffered greatly in the recent past and its staying power has been challenged to its limits, chief among them the insurgency of Boko HaramBoko Haram will soon know the strength of our will and commitment to rid this nation of terror we shall spare no effort until we defeat terrorism (Buhari cited in Associated Press, 2015b)). The above quotation is from the first speech of the newly elected President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari knew exactly what he was saying, when put tackling Boko Haram as the first issue of his agenda (Associated Press, ...

History is full of wars, battles, rebellions and revolutions between peoples all across the globe for a plethora of reasons, both, ethical and unethical. When issues cannot be resolved and unrest begins to stir it is, fairly, inevitable, especially when that unrest involves a greater dominating force oppressing a more vulnerable one. This is when rebellion can occur and revolutions begin. One of the most famous revolutionary wars is, of course, the fight for American independence from British rule. But there was another revolution that took place, in the same era, where people rebelled against their oppression in order ...

Voting rights in Gabon

Introduction Gabon, the official name of which is Gabonese Republic, is an African country that is located on the west coast of the continent – the area that is believed to be one of the most stable in the whole Africa. The capital and the biggest city is Libreville with the population of 450 000 citizens, while the total population of the country is quiet small – only 1.5 million people. Though the population of the country is not big, it is considered to be the nation with one of the highest income per capita in Africa. In addition to oil, ...

Current Event

Colombia has started to inch closer to building a future without the threat of guerrilla groups. There have been talks with the 52 year old, FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia), for the past few years. Even though the 23 March 2016 deadline for peace has been missed, it is believed that peace in coming future is possible. The FARC and the government of Columbia have reached agreements over many issues, but they remain far away from reaching a bilateral agreement over ceasefire verified by the United Nations (Isacson). Negotiators from the FARC and Colombian government are close to ...

Abstract

Since the end of the Great Wars, the international community has worked double time to improve the human rights conditions of the public. Throughout the conflicts that transpired for years, citizens were persecuted in the most horrific means in order to gain information or punish the innocent. Several important conventions were established after the war to fight against these torture incidents such as the United Nations Convention Against Torture and the Geneva Convention. Many states are signatories of these Conventions; however, it is a question if these conventions can still be applicable today especially as several conflicts continue to ...

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Assignment Title The September 11, 2001 attacks on the world trade center and the pentagon by the Al Qaida proved to be a watershed moment in the history of America as well as general warfare. In his Address to the Joint Session of the 107th Congress on 20th September , 2001, President Bush blamed the Al Qaida for the attacks and entreated Americans as well as people from all over the world to wage a war against terrorism. He argues that the war against terrorism was unlike any conventional war and that it would be protracted. This war against terror ...

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It is known that America from the very inception was a country of immigrants. In the postwar years, the number of immigrants to the United States was increasing from year to year. In 50’s, it was about two and a half million people and in the next decade it has increased to three million and continued to rise in the last decade of the last century. Overall, in the twentieth century, the number of immigrants to the United States was about forty million people. Thousands of people from different countries try in different ways to get to US ...

Men’s violence in an intimate relationship from a feminist perspective

Domestic violence and violence in an intimate relationship is an age-long phenomenon. This paper argues that men’s violence in an intimate relation from a feminist perspective mainly because of social norms of male superiority and feminine learned weakness as well as alcohol abuse in most homes. According to feminist views, men will inflict violence when women show weakness and are unwilling to report their case to the law or seek help from getting abused in an intimate relationship. Men have been indulged in domestic violence making their wives subjects of abuse and out of shame or humiliation, women ...

A 19-year-old high school girl was shot twice and buried while still alive in 1998 and Clayton Lockett was convicted of her murder (“Clayton Lockett” 1). After conviction, he was given the death penalty to be imposed by lethal injection and fifteen years later, his execution was botched when drug dosage was not adequate for death, finding veins for giving the drugs required multiple attempts, and the medications leaked into his muscle tissue (Connor). Witnesses to his death described it as agonizing and the response of the public again stirred the debate concerning using government sanctions to kill in ...

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In 2011, Syria plunged into political violence in the wake of the Arab Spring. The protests were aimed at the government of incumbent President Bashar al-Assad and later developed to become a rebellion. The country witnessed unprecedented destruction, occasioned by loss of property and human lives. The rebel group fighting to ouster the government were countered by pro-government Shia groups. Despite many years of international intervention, the Syria civil war has degenerated into a bloodbath. Consequently, many Syrian nationals have fled the country while millions others are in need of urgent humanitarian aid. Studies by Lobatos revealed that by ...

Introduction

Illegal immigration persists to be a highly debatable topic concerning the future of the United States as a whole. In this respect, one side of the argument such as the one proposed by other scholars such as Nadadur whose argument explains the positive repercussions of illegal immigration in the US economy, saying that it has further benefitted the dissipation of cheap labor which in turn creates cheaper prices for the local commodities sold in the groceries and supermarkets. It is undeniable that what Nadadur had stated had truly made an impact with the US economy especially since these illegal ...

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Introduction For many years, Amnesty International has been a champion for global humanitarian and human rights issues. With the world continuously evolving, Amnesty International has adapted to these changes and accommodated them. Due to population growth, the world has witnessed continued conflicts over resources specifically in Africa and the Middle East. These conflicts are fueled by political regimes and their ideologies, (Weinstein 2010). Terror groups such as Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab and Islamic State (IS), have continuously violated human rights. In most African countries, dictatorial rule has come under threat with masses becoming more educated and informed of their human ...

In every law enforcement in any country, police officers have the right to use force in the course of their work. However, the use of force is not limitless to them. The use of force should be exceptional, that is, acceptable in some cases. The use of force by law enforcement officers is strictly regulated by the law. The laws may differ from one country to another, and one should always be familiar with them. The international community has worked towards establishing a code of conduct that should be followed by all law enforcement officers in all countries. The ...

Immigration policy in the U.S has evolved over the years, yet it has failed to address pertinent issues with regard to immigration, especially illegal immigration, which has continued to rise; a new policy approach would be necessary if the problems bedeviling immigration are to be addressed. America’s immigration policy has over the decades been a major public policy issue, especially during the peaks of election cycles. The immigration policy has by no means been harmonized in the country’s history. As a testament to this, the purview of immigration policy has more often than not been left to ...

Clayton Lockett was a 38-year-old murderer of a 19-year-old girl whom he shot twice and then buried while she was still alive (Connor, 2015). Following his conviction, he was sentenced to death in Oklahoma by lethal injection. Fifteen years later in April 2014, his execution was botched when inadequate drugs, an inability to find an adequate vein for instillation, and inappropriate administration into muscle tissue resulted in an agonizing and prolonged death. The public’s response to the news releases ignited again the debate over the use of the death penalty for punishment of the worst offenders in society. ...

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Executive Summary

Recent news reports on racial minorities being shot and killed by the police, or by those taken into custody and are reported to have died while in that situation, pose a grim reminder that the relationship of law enforcement and the racial minorities in the United States have been one filled with tension and conflict, mistrust and suspicion, fear and force, and domination and struggle. This is not a civil rights position paper; rather, this is a research geared to proffer that the instance of encounters between racial minorities and the police have been generally characterized by conflict ...

At its heart what were the basic public policy issues Obama faced in regard to the matter of deporting illegal aliens? With the message from the President of the United States from November 2014, the administration with Obama in head of it, wanted to work on the immigration system of the country and wanted to fix the emerged issues, because the number of illegal immigrants on the territory of USA is quite big. Pew Research Center reports that in the year 2014 the number of aliens who stay on the territory of the United States on illegal basis is ...

Introduction

Darfur in Sudan has been a point of severe government-sponsored violence for more than a decade. The government-supported troops committed massive killings in this region with the stated purpose of suppressing rebellion forces. However, innocent civilians are also being brutally attacked by these troops. This paper will critically evaluate the issue of Darfur genocide and its devastating impacts on the region.

Brief Discussion of the Scenario

The Darfur genocide, the most horrible genocide in the 21st century and other devastating issues began in the Sudanese territory in 2003. Even after a decade, it is still an ongoing crisis in the country. This ‘Darfur conflict’ ...

Introduction

Throughout the history there have moments of choice for governments to either try war criminals by seeking justice or provide amnesty to the criminals for stabilizing the region’s or country’s atmosphere. The post conflict moments and decisions can be highly controversial as the emotions of the masses are under the test and the any decision comes with pros and cons. To think that someone would be allowed amnesty after conducting war crimes would be unjustified in the eyes of the law and for the people who have suffered. Therefore, the best solution for the post conflict situation ...

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“America was indebted to immigration for her settlement and prosperity. That part of America which had encouraged them most advanced most rapidly in population, agriculture, and the arts.”—James Madison The above quotation made by one of America’s founding fathers, shows the crucial role that immigrants play in developing the United States. Nevertheless, there are those who argue that despite immigrants’ playing a significant part in the development of the nation, illegal immigrants should be deported as soon as they are identified. Others have objected to this practice based on the grounds that if ...

Immigration/Amnesty for Undocumented Immigrants

(Student’s Full Name) Immigration/Amnesty for Undocumented Immigrants

Introduction

Illegal immigration has been at the center of controversy for many years in US politics. However, there have been different solutions presented to deal with the issue of illegal immigration. These differing solutions have been presented to the public with the help of media outlets, such as FOX News and CNN. Furthermore, it should be noted that when US citizens get “their news from CNN” the views expressed on this media outlet did not in any way influence “pro- and anti-immigration attitudes” (Gil de Zúñiga, Correa, & Valenzuela, 2012, p. 608). ...

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Abstract

Recent news of police engaging lethal force to contain seemingly non-dangerous situations has dominated headlines in the news. News such as the shootings of Kajieme Powell, Michael Brown and countless others and the seeming impunity that the system grants the accused proffer that the system will use any avenue to impose the upper classes’ will on the lower class in the guise of crime control. However, rather than project a racist slant, the research also looks on the possibility that the police officers, in the line of duty, must be given enough latitude in determining the situations that ...

Wihbey, J. and Leighton Walter Kille. “Excessive or reasonable force by police? Research on law enforcement and racial conflict”. Journalist`s Resource. October 29, 2015. Web. February 21, 2016. <http://journalistsresource.org/studies/government/criminal-justice/police-reasonable-force-brutality-race-research-review-statistics >. Wihbey and Kille state that brutality of US police results in ghastly violations of human rights. Taking into account that this problem affects international status of the USA, the authors conclude that federal and local governments are required to duly abide duties undertaken by the United States on human rights on a global scale – police in the US must be punished for brutality performed against American citizens. ...

Armstrong, Walter. “Brutality in Blue.” Amnesty International Magazine. N,p. 27 Mar, 2007. Web. 18 Feb. 2016. This article discusses police brutality in America which is carried out in the form of verbal abuse and discrimination against citizens because of their gender and sexuality. Homophobia is a problem even for the police, and this leads to the victims getting punished instead of the criminals because of the biased attitudes of lawmakers. Chaney, Cassandra, Robertson, Ray Von. “Racism and Police Brutality.” Springer Science and Business Media. N.p. 2013. Web. 18 Feb. 2016. This paper talks about police brutality specifically aimed ...

Gender Inequality (Unending Nightmare of Sexual Assault)

According to Roberts, Hite, and Chorev (2015), inequality is present with gender, social status, race, ethnicity, and even skin colors. In this case, inequality focuses on gender discrimination. In this world, this vital social disease has been making millions of women suffer for centuries. The most common ideology resulting to women discrimination is that men are superior over women in every aspect of life. Women in America have struggled for years because of gender inequality resulting to lack and denial of rights. In the early years, women were deprived of so many things like education, right to vote, and ...

Sergio E. Avilés’ Einen Koffer is only six minutes long, but it is an effective film with a strong message. The film depicts a Mexican man, hoping to cross the border between Mexico and the United States in the hopes of rejoining his family. He is walking along the large wall that separates the two countries, with a recording of President Ronald Reagan’s 1987 “Tear Down this Wall” speech playing in the background. Comparing the two scenarios of the immigrant’s situation and Reagan’s speech is largely what makes this short film so powerful. The man ...

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McElwee (2013) avers that the United States must overthrow the legal bases for the imposition of the death penalty. The system, according to McElwee, is not only crude; it is expensive, impotent, and biased. The primary objective of the criminal justice system is to prevent criminal activities, restore convicted criminals, and restrain indurated criminals. Psychologically speaking, being sent to prison for life attains these goals better than the imposition of the death penalty. A life sentence is an actual and effective deterrent; incarceration allows for the restoration of the offender; when the criminal is sentenced to death, ...

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In the wake of the economic crash of 2008, one of the industries that was hardest hit was the US automobile industry. In particular need of help were the 'Big Three' US car companies - Ford, GM, and Chrysler - who faced bankruptcy and complete collapse. Dubbed 'too big to fail' along with many big US banks, the United States government ended up giving them substantial bailouts (in the order of $50 million) in order to revive those companies, and the industry in general. The result was an incredibly large investment of the federal government in private businesses, allotting ...

Better communication means using the same definitions. The words that are used by the petroleum industry to describe the amount of production, waste and loss are not clearly defined. Transparency is absolutely needed and communication with the IOCs must be improved. The petroleum industrial sector must be held responsible for what they say and what they do. Unravelling the doublespeak in written and spoken messages from the IOCs needs to be a serious goal. The people of the Niger Delta can be involved in translating the dialogue and regulatory intentions of the IOCs. They live in the reality and involving ...

Experiential Interview

In the capacity of a victim service organization, the organization aims at transforming the lives of individuals affected by the crime of sexual assault. Sexual assault is one of the most prevalent crimes in law as it encompasses the violation of the civil rights belonging to individuals.

Information about the Agency

The name of the agency is Amnesty International. Following the interview of several employees at the foundation, most of their work is primarily voluntary. The organization does not put any condition in place that requires them to reach out to the victims of crime and help them resolve their problems. ...

The topic on capital punishment, particularly death penalty remains debatable. In fact, different people have different opinions on death penalty and as such it is widely debated. The main question that arises is, “Should people be sentenced to death?” The topic, therefore, has two contrasting sides. Whereas some people view death penalty as inhuman and a violation of human rights, other also have enough reasons to justify death penalty. As such, there is an endless debate on whether or not death penalty is the right thing to do. This paper presents an argumentative essay providing reasons for and against ...

The 14th Amendment Equal Protection Clause states that every individual should enjoy equal protection under the law. What this says is that police officers do not have the right to interpret the level of protection an individual deserves based on his/her supposed worthiness. An unarmed individual, by right of his vulnerability, is entitled to the defense of police officers, not their aggression. A firearm automatically puts an individual in a superior position where they have the ability to mete out death. A police officer, who has been entrusted to use that ability with wisdom, has the duty not to use ...

1. In just ten short years, the discourse about immigration reform and legislation became more hazardous and restrictive. In 1986, the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) permitted seasonal agricultural illegal immigrants to have amnesty given good circumstance, and all illegals who had entered the United States before 1982 (and who still lived there) were granted amnesty as well. However, just a decade later, the much more restrictive Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) would right away be deported for a period up to ten years (if they had stayed in the United States for more than a decade). The ...

Introduction

Despite the many advances that Americans have made in the issue of civil rights for minorities, there is still a long way to go toward addressing the systemic and institutionalized inequalities minorities experience. Observing the criminal justice system of the United States and its systemic discrimination of minorities, it is clear that many obstacles still exist that unfairly burden African-Americans and other minorities in America. A large number of instances and research reports suggest that the American criminal justice system is biased and prejudiced while treating minorities as compared to whites. As a result, the intrinsic unfairness and discriminatory practices of ...

Introduction

When it comes to sensitive issues that constantly divides the public even at the present, the topic regarding the death penalty would often spring to mind. This form of punishment was originally meant for those who have committed the highest form of treason known to man, but now became a socio-political issue that now raises the ire of many due to its somewhat “barbaric” notions. Opponents to the use of the death penalty indicate that it is a violation to moral and social stands, violating a man’s right to life. Supporters, on the other hand, highlight that its presence helps reduce ...

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The United States is considered as a nation of immigrants and rightly so. The United States is the most popular destination amongst immigrants and now however Canada is becoming a much more attractive option, the United States still is the highest immigrant percentage containing the country. At this time, there are more than ten million immigrants living in the United States, as per the record of the government. This was the right path, used by those people who in couples or with family migrate to the country of US legally. Now coming towards the darker side, there are ...

The question of the death penalty was relevant in varying degrees throughout the whole history of world governments. However, one should not overestimate its importance in today's global environment, which is characteristic of many politicians, legislators and academics. Aristotle once said: "Only then can we know the essence of things, when you know their origins and development." Therefore, let’s start with a historical perspective. Historically, the death penalty is "evolved" from the ancient custom of blood feud that is existed in pre-state societies and is expressed in the formula "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth." ...

the role they play in the human rights movement

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Background: The politics of human rights are undertaken by various organisations and what they do in order to promote their ideological positions is important in their development. The mandates, or mission statements, of these organizations are important aspects in their ability to promote and carry out their goals. Through the implementation of these considerations, the organizations are able to provide moral and legal frameworks for the international community to develop a consistent rationale ...

Events of the Stalin’s Great Terror in the USSR were only a small part of their appearing on the surface of public life since the Soviet press hardly published information on demonstration processes. Thus, the size, structure and mechanisms of repression remained hidden to the most of contemporaries (except, of course, the “authors” and main perpetrators of the terror), as well as several further generations of historians. Nowadays the set of available sources makes it possible to see the real drawing of the Great Terror more or less clearly. Some historians regard the Stalinist repression as a continuation of ...

(Institution Name) The state chosen where there exists effective legislation for the protection of rights of people belonging to all sexual orientations from discrimination is Illinois. In the state, sexual orientation and freedom of practice of same-sex marriage was legal since 1962 till 1996 when it was finally banned. In November 2013, same-sex marriage once again regained legal recognition.

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The laws of Illinois that provide protection to transgender and transsexuals are called LGBT laws (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual laws) and they define discrimination based on sexual orientation as discrimination in employment, education, domestic relation, real estate transactions, and ...

Urban Life in Africa is incredibly diverse. In big cities, you can come across as luxurious villa with high-rise skyscrapers and penthouses and tiny bungalows are spread with incredible speed. Unfortunately, most of the city is poor areas. Most of these areas are lined with small houses with a minimum of amenities. This is because more and more people go to the city for better wages and opportunities for their children. So it should be noted that the railway infrastructure of African urban poor. The lack of public transport, good roads and a steady flow of residents make the city look ...

Introduction

Australia’s economically developed status attracts tens of thousands of refugees to the country each year, and this trend poses a range of socio-economic threats to nation. In response to this social problem, the Australian governments under Labor and Liberal parties have been adopting a tough stance towards the refugee arrivals at Australian coasts by boats. Since the increasing number asylum seeking claims has been a sensitive issue in the Australian politics, the political parties always tend to meet the interests of Australian citizens in this regard. This paper will critically evaluate the Australia’s asylum seeker policy, government and community responses ...

Abstract

The concept of the death penalty is one of the world’s most sensitive issues due to the fact countries are divided over its use and validity. While there are nations who have slowly removed the death penalty in their penal code, there are states who still see its worth and continue to practice it against the worst criminals in their history. Currently, countries like the United States and Iran continue the practice of the capital punishment despite the controversies regarding their executions and the nature of death penalty itself. However, it is visible that both nations varied extensively ...

Abstract

The death penalty is the oldest form of punishment that humankind has known. It has been changed over the years by advanced societies to lose its barbaric outlook and bear resemblance towards a civilized approach to deter violent crimes. Yet in recent times, studies have indicated that this form of punishment cannot provide valid justification for its existence within the criminal justice system for want of purpose. Our nation has witnessed several wrongful death sentences and some of these unfortunate people were exonerated posthumously. This nation’s laws were founded based on the natural law and did not copy those ...

Introduction

The immigration legislation in the U.S. today is the product of decades worth of political wrangling and public anger on both sides of the debate. The immigration debate has gone back and forth between the two political parties in this country to such a degree that there is de facto compromise on the elements of reform, and now all we have to do is implement the reforms that are already in place. The argument has gone back and forth for decades with both Democratic and Republican regimes signing legislation that encourages immigration then opposes immigration. The full circle is here ...

Mark Krikorian believes that measures to curb illegal immigration have yet to achieve an acceptable level of functionality given the scope of the problem. His take on the issue is "Much needs to be done before the United States has the enforcement arrangements necessary to permanently reduce illegal immigration to a nuisance rather than an ongoing crisis." (Krikorian, 2012) He begins his argument with statistics that point to the prevalence of the problem. While immigration has decreased, Krikorian's interpretation of the data suggests this decrease to be deceptive. Though there is an all time decrease in illegal immigration, Krikorian links ...

The Turkish independence war led to the birth of the Republic of Turkey. The post-colonial government was expected to be a bastion of freedom and civil liberties. The Ottoman Empire had been defeated in the First World War, and the Sultanate abolished. The Turkish people formed the Turkish National Movement to wage war against the allied nations to grant independence to Turkey. A nationalistic government was formed in 1923 after the Treaty of Lausanne, which led to the establishment of the Turkish Republic. After independence, the government was considered to be despotic in relation to the human rights. The Kurdish ...

Both regimes believe in use various criterion for eligibility of benefits and social programs; however, the authority over one criterion over the other differentiate the welfare in each regime. Ideally, the social democrats back all welfare programs and activities including long-term welfare, which aims at ensuring that resources are distributed equally among citizens of a country. This socialism ideology came about because of religious, communal, and occupational groups that considered solidarity and empowerment of the people. Unlike the social democrats, the conservatives do not support welfare activities (Korpi 13). Categorically, they believe that those in need should be given a chance ...

Impacts of Police Corruption on the Community of Paterson

Impact of Police Corruption on the Community of Paterson Introduction Corruption by the police is an act that involves the police acting beyond their powers by demanding money from people and in an unreasonable manner. Though the actions may be in relation to their duty, further revelations dictate that police corruption accompany excess force. Inhuman treatment is another aspect of police corruption. Police corruption pauses impacts on any community under the exercise of the vile (Mouris, 2013). Among the impacts, we have categories that take the form of social, economic, political, psychological and religious dimensions (Council of ...

Death Penalty

DEATH PENALTY 2 Abstract The main aim of this research is to depict history of the death penalty from its evolution and to show the role of it nowadays. A comparison of old and modern methods of execution reveals the movement to human and democratic world. The ancient death penalty can be characterized as one of the most cruel and varvarous methods. The execution in the Middle ages is also inhuman. Today, the society undergones transformation and develops of painless means of execution. Specifically, this paper considers such kinds of execution as burning alive, decapitation, hanging, boiling ...

Introduction

When a city or a town is a host of a conference, it is always difficult to arrange everything. The preparation should begin as early as possible. The point is that there are many people involved, as well as many work to be done. One should take into account not only the peculiarities of a conference or a meeting, but all legal issues, as well. This essay is aimed at answering several questions on the legal peculiarities of the case. The essay will be divided into three parts: according to the amount of questions to be answered. Such analysis will help to outline the main ...

Abstract

The issue on illegal immigrants has always beset the American society. Many immigrants go to America to pursue what most people call as “the American dream”, often believing that America is the “land of milk and honey”. The problem however, is that there a number of immigrants without the necessary legal documents. Two opposing views on whether illegal immigrants should be beneficiaries of government benefits exist. Benefits given to both legal and illegal immigrants include healthcare, education, housing and employment benefits. This paper aims to show the pros and cons of giving benefits to illegal immigrants in the view that ...

Human rights have been a fundamental aspect in the globe that has attracted fierce debates. Organizations have been created that seek to uphold and protect human rights on a global scale. Such an organization is the Amnesty International that has the longest history in the field of human rights, in the world (James Ronand, Howard Ramos, and Kathleen Rodgers, 2005). The organization’s objective is to carry out research and come up with action plans to prevent and end grave human right abuses, and demand justice for those whose rights have been violated. The Amnesty International goals and objectives to ...

Throughout the American history, young offenders as young as seven years old have been incarcerated and held in the same facilities with grownups. The state of New York was the first to notice this injustice and in the 1824, the House of Refuge was opened. It was the first house of reform in the United States of America. States followed suit and established their own reform houses. In Maryland, children were held in a separate facility for the first time in history. In 1899, the Cook County in the state of Illinois opened the first juvenile court. The proceedings in ...

INTRODUCTION

In the United States today we have symbols, ideals, and imagery that we considered to be uniquely American, however, much of what American culture is based upon can trace its origins to many different sources. The people who came to the United States, beginning with the European colonization of the New World, came from lands far, far away. Some people came seeking new lives and new freedoms, others sought to make a better living, and some were brought against their will as indentured servants and slave labor. However, all of these people and all of those cultures and ideals they ...

As the development of transportation and communication technology has increased in light of globalization, immigration has had a significant impact on world politics, and it has become a central theme in political discussions focusing on international relations. In light of the substantial and ongoing issue of American immigration, immigrant populations are dealing with prejudice, unfairness, and xenophobia more than ever before. Given America’s status as the great melting pot, it is one of the biggest receivers of immigrants from other countries, thus, the impact that caused by immigrants is a crucial factor that affects many aspects of the American society and ...