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Here are a few examples of laws designed to protect governments at the expense of citizens' liberties: Here are a few examples of laws designed to protect governments at the expense of citizens' liberties:
USA: The Patriot Act (2001) - After the 9/11 attacks, the USA passed the USA PATRIOT Act to enhance national security. While it was framed as a means to fight terrorism, it allowed for significant surveillance of citizens, often without warrants. Critics argue that it infringed on civil liberties, particularly the right to privacy, and disproportionately targeted certain groups. USA: The Patriot Act (2001) - After the 9/11 attacks, the USA passed the USA PATRIOT Act to enhance national security. While it was framed as a means to fight terrorism, it allowed for significant surveillance of citizens, often without warrants. Critics argue that it infringed on civil liberties, particularly the right to privacy, and disproportionately targeted certain groups. Here is an [article](https://www.britannica.com/topic/USA-PATRIOT-Act) that gives insights on the Patriot act.
Europe : General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - While the GDPR is designed to protect personal data within the European Union, it can also be seen as a tool to protect the power of large bureaucracies and governments that control data. Governments and corporations must now navigate the complexities of data protection laws, but in some instances, the interpretation of the law can favor the government's need to control information, sometimes limiting access to public data. Europe : General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - While the GDPR is designed to protect personal data within the European Union, it can also be seen as a tool to protect the power of large bureaucracies and governments that control data. Governments and corporations must now navigate the complexities of data protection laws, but in some instances, the interpretation of the law can favor the government's need to control information, sometimes limiting access to public data. Here is an [article](https://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/blog/2015/11/free-expression-gaps-general-data-protection-regulation/) that shows worries about GDPR.
Asia: The National Security Law in Hong Kong (2020) - China's implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong was framed as a response to the 2019 pro-democracy protests. However, critics argue it was designed to suppress dissent and give the government greater control over the region. The law has been used to arrest activists, politicians, and journalists, limiting freedom of expression and assembly. Asia: The National Security Law in Hong Kong (2020) - China's implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong was framed as a response to the 2019 pro-democracy protests. However, critics argue it was designed to suppress dissent and give the government greater control over the region. The law has been used to arrest activists, politicians, and journalists, limiting freedom of expression and assembly. The BBC wrote an interesting [article](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-52765838) about it.
As you can see, all of these laws were designed to protect governments, but were presented as measures to safeguard people's rights and security, even though they impacted individual liberties. As you can see, all of these laws were designed to protect governments, but were presented as measures to safeguard people's rights and security, even though they impacted individual liberties.
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- The same government defines these offenses, enforces them, and prosecutes the accused—demonstrating a full cycle of power and punishment controlled by the state. - The same government defines these offenses, enforces them, and prosecutes the accused—demonstrating a full cycle of power and punishment controlled by the state.
You will find more detailed information about it [here](https://www.amnestyusa.org/press-releases/aleksei-navalnys-ngos-banned-as-extremist-depriving-thousands-of-their-rights/)
Brazil: Brazil’s legal and police systems have been accused of targeting the poor, Indigenous people, and activists under the guise of crime control. Brazil: Brazil’s legal and police systems have been accused of targeting the poor, Indigenous people, and activists under the guise of crime control.
- Land rights activists and environmental defenders in the Amazon are sometimes arrested, harassed, or even killed. Legal charges are often thinly justified but used to remove opposition to agribusiness or deforestation policies. - Land rights activists and environmental defenders in the Amazon are sometimes arrested, harassed, or even killed. Legal charges are often thinly justified but used to remove opposition to agribusiness or deforestation policies.
Do not hesitate to read this [article](https://insideclimatenews.org/news/24062021/bolsonaro-amazon-brazil-deforestaiton-climate-change-indigenous-rights-ecocide/) that can give you more insights on this subject.
- During military dictatorship (1964–1985), many citizens were imprisoned or killed after being labeled as “subversives” or “criminals” by the state. These definitions served the political aims of silencing dissent. - During military dictatorship (1964–1985), many citizens were imprisoned or killed after being labeled as “subversives” or “criminals” by the state. These definitions served the political aims of silencing dissent.
This Wikipedia [article](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_dictatorship_in_Brazil) covers this period.
Uganda: In Uganda, the state has passed laws that criminalize homosexuality with severe penalties, including life imprisonment. Uganda: In Uganda, the state has passed laws that criminalize homosexuality with severe penalties, including life imprisonment.
- These laws are written, enforced, and judged by the same government authorities, even though they violate international human rights norms. - These laws are written, enforced, and judged by the same government authorities, even though they violate international human rights norms.
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- The government’s power to define what is criminal is used to enforce political and cultural control. - The government’s power to define what is criminal is used to enforce political and cultural control.
[Here](https://www.article19.org/resources/uganda-anti-homosexuality-law-an-attack-on-human-rights/) are interesting information on this topic.
*Interesting reading: State, Power, Crime edited by Roy Coleman et al. (2009) : This collection of essays offers a critical analysis of the relationship between the state and crime. It explores how state power influences the definition of crime and the enforcement of laws, often reflecting political and economic interests rather than objective justice.* *Interesting reading: State, Power, Crime edited by Roy Coleman et al. (2009) : This collection of essays offers a critical analysis of the relationship between the state and crime. It explores how state power influences the definition of crime and the enforcement of laws, often reflecting political and economic interests rather than objective justice.*
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In many countries, tax laws are strict on paper, but enforcement is weak when it comes to large corporations or ultra-wealthy individuals. For instance, multinational corporations often use legal loopholes or tax havens—techniques that would lead to prosecution for average citizens, but are rarely punished at the top levels. In many countries, tax laws are strict on paper, but enforcement is weak when it comes to large corporations or ultra-wealthy individuals. For instance, multinational corporations often use legal loopholes or tax havens—techniques that would lead to prosecution for average citizens, but are rarely punished at the top levels.
If you want to read about tax evasion, you can refer to this [article](https://chicagopolicyreview.org/2021/11/15/how-the-top-1-evade-taxes-and-get-away-with-it/)
- Police Brutality Laws (United States) - Police Brutality Laws (United States)
While excessive use of force by law enforcement is illegal, prosecution of police officers for misconduct is rare, even when there is strong evidence. This selective application of the law undermines trust in legal neutrality. While excessive use of force by law enforcement is illegal, prosecution of police officers for misconduct is rare, even when there is strong evidence. This selective application of the law undermines trust in legal neutrality.
[Here](https://www.propublica.org/article/what-police-impunity-looks-like-there-was-no-discipline-as-no-wrongdoing-was-found) is a real case explaining police impunity in USA.
- Environmental Protection Laws (Brazil) - Environmental Protection Laws (Brazil)
Despite laws against illegal deforestation in the Amazon, enforcement is often lacking. Powerful agricultural interests are rarely held accountable, showing how laws can be ignored when they conflict with economic or political goals. Despite laws against illegal deforestation in the Amazon, enforcement is often lacking. Powerful agricultural interests are rarely held accountable, showing how laws can be ignored when they conflict with economic or political goals.
This [article](https://insideclimatenews.org/news/24062021/bolsonaro-amazon-brazil-deforestaiton-climate-change-indigenous-rights-ecocide/) already shared above illustrate it well.
- Anti-Corruption Laws (Russia, parts of Africa and Latin America) - Anti-Corruption Laws (Russia, parts of Africa and Latin America)
Many countries have anti-corruption laws on the books, but high-ranking officials are rarely investigated or prosecuted. Enforcement tends to target political opponents or low-level figures, not those in power. Many countries have anti-corruption laws on the books, but high-ranking officials are rarely investigated or prosecuted. Enforcement tends to target political opponents or low-level figures, not those in power.
The following [analysis](https://css.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/gess/cis/center-for-securities-studies/pdfs/RAD-144.pdf) dipsplay really interesting information on this topic.
Based on this, it's clear that the system is rigged, and that crime is often used as a tool by states rather than something they genuinely aim to eliminate. Based on this, it's clear that the system is rigged, and that crime is often used as a tool by states rather than something they genuinely aim to eliminate.
*Interesting reading: Peter Kropotkin, In his essay Law and Authority, Kropotkin critiques the legal system, stating: "Law has no title to the respect of men.". He argues that laws are tools used by ruling classes to maintain power, rather than instruments of justice.* *Interesting reading: Peter Kropotkin, In his essay Law and Authority, Kropotkin critiques the legal system, stating: "Law has no title to the respect of men.". He argues that laws are tools used by ruling classes to maintain power, rather than instruments of justice.*