Essays about: "human right and democracy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 essays containing the words human right and democracy.

  1. 1. Electoral Political Participation at the Core of Democracy: A Human Rights-Based Study of the Swedish Electoral System

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Amanda Wikström Avaria; [2023]
    Keywords : Public international law; constitutional law; democracy; political participation; Human Rights Law; folkrätt; statsrätt; demokrati; politiskt deltagande; Mänskliga rättigheter; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I investigate how the democratic form of government is maintained and protected in the Swedish legal system, as well as what kinds of risks the legal system poses to the maintenance of democracy in Sweden. Recent reports from NGOs show that the world, and Europe, are going through a trend of democratic backsliding. READ MORE

  3. 2. Democracy - the Trojan horse or Achilles heel? : The Legal Challenges of the Far-Right in European Constitutional Democracies

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Romana Crgol; [2023]
    Keywords : far-right party; democracy; constitutional democracy; militant democracy;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the influence of far-right parties on constitutional democracies in Europe, focusing on their adherence to human rights standards and state obligations within the European legal framework. Against the backdrop of rising electoral support for far-right parties across Europe, this thesis aims to examine the common features of far-right party programs and assess the potential consequences of their actions on human rights and democratic values. READ MORE

  4. 3. Should The Swedish State Export War Munition? A normative study on whether war munition export contradicts Sweden’s democratic values

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Noor Alkhamisi; [2022-06-28]
    Keywords : Swedish war munition export; Argumentation-analysis; Normative study; Pro et contra model;

    Abstract : The following thesis invites the reader for a discussion on Swedish war munition export and in specific the moral justification of the export. Sweden is ranked as one of the countries with highest democracy and is at the same time one of the world’s top exporters of munitions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil, Do No Evil

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

    Author : Romana Crgol; [2022]
    Keywords : Keywords: freedom of expression; far-right; Croatia; Sweden; European Court of Human Rights; constitutional protection; militant democracy; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Once again Europe is faced with the challenge to which extent should a democratic state act in a militant manner to combat threats to its democratic future. Croatia and Sweden, both the European Union and Council of Europe member states, are also facing the increased clash between the freedom of expression and the far-right expression that occurs in public debate, therefore, affecting the legislative framework throughout the produced case law. READ MORE

  6. 5. Facing SLAPP in Indonesia: A Human Rights Approach to Judicial Measures Silencing Journalists

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Jonatan Klefbom; [2022]
    Keywords : Freedom of expression; Freedom of the press; International Human Rights Law; Journalists; SLAPP; Indonesia.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The UN Human Rights Council has several times addressed the expanding issue of judicial harassments against journalists around the world. In a functioning democracy, it is important to protect the freedom of expression and the freedom of the press. READ MORE