Posts Tagged ‘Protesta social’
Dejusticia sues the Police Code over protest regulation
Dejusticia sues the Police Code over social protest regulation before the Constitutonal Court for several reasons that make Law 1801 of 2016 unconstitutional.
Read MoreAmicus Curiae for Mr. President of the Transitory Liquidating Criminal Court
Presented by the Due Process of Law Foundation, Human Rights Center of the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, the Center for the Study of Law, Justice, and Society- Dejusticia.
Read MoreDemocracy without Participation?
It is foolish, the result of an elitist and antiquated view, to think of social protests as a deficiency. On the contrary, it is the best sign that the excluded sector feels they have a voice to participate politically and express their disagreements.
Read MoreDiscomfort and Democracy
Marches, road blocks and protests may create discomfort in some sectors. But attempts to suppress them may end up asphyxiating democracy. Even for those who defend social mobilizations, these protests can become uncomfortable.
Read MoreThe Other Side of the Protest March
While many celebrate Colombia´s World Cup classification, the indigenous people have been marching in protest for over a week.
Read MorePrison for Protesting?
It had been a long time since such an objectionable, anti-democratic and unconstitutional piece of legislation, like the one presented by the Minister of Defense, meant to punish with jail time those who go out in to the streets to protest, was presented in Congress.
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