In what six ways can a government of a state violate the principle of the Rule of law?
(i) Manipulation of the constitution to suit the selfish interest of the executive instead of the national interest.
(ii) Ineffective control of delegated legislation.
(iii) Interference with the independence of the judiciary.
(iv) Inability of the legislature to check the excesses of the executive.
(v) Flouting of decisions of the judiciary by the executive and the legislature.
(vi) Disrespect for Fundamental Human Rights by government and its agents.
(vii) Limitation of the rights and freedom of citizens by government during emergency periods.
(viii) Undue delay of trials of suspects by government.
(ix) Social and political discrimination by government e.g. religion, ethnicity, gender, etc.
(x) Misuse of Para-military organizations.
(xi) Establishment of special tribunals and extra judicial bodies.
(xii) Failure to give adequate publicity to laws.
(xiii) By making retrospective legislation or backdated laws.
(xiv) If accused persons are denied defence lawyers, especially of their own choice.
(xv) Denial of right of appeal.
(xvi) Engagement of secret trials of suspects.
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