Synopsis: NHRC as an institution, need to keep a check on the government and executive and not shower praises or seem compromised in its job. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the recent issue or controversy?3 Why are these considered controversial?4 What are the instances of Human rights violations in the past?5 What should be the way… Continue reading NHRC’s remit: Human rights body has an incredibly important job, Praising govt is not part of it
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Police reforms are not enough
Synopsis: Police reforms are much needed in India. In this respect, India can learn a lot from the George Floyd trial. Killing of George Floyd was in news a few months back. In USA it sparked mass protests culminating in the conviction of the police officer involved in the case. Why an erosion of public trust in the police… Continue reading Police reforms are not enough
Japan apologises to those forcibly sterilized, vows redress
Japan’s government has issued an apology and awarded compensation under a redress legislation to thousands of people with disabilities who were forcibly sterilised under the now defunct Eugenics Protection Law. Eugenics Protection Law was enacted in 1948 and was in place until 1996. The law aimed to prevent the birth of poor-quality descendants. The law… Continue reading Japan apologises to those forcibly sterilized, vows redress
