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Hollowing out democracy and law
Malik, Kenan
http://kenanmalik.wordpress.com/2017/11/05/hollowing-out-democracy-and-law/Date Written: 2017-11-05 Publisher: Pandaemonium Year Published: 2017 Resource Type: Article Cx Number: CX21828 The recent actions of the Catalan government are not those of politicians respecting democracy. The reaction of the Madrid government, which criminalize political dissent, are equally disturbing. Abstract: -- Excerpt: Eight former ministers of the ousted Catalonian government are in prison,awaiting charges of sedition and rebellion. A European arrest warrant has been issued for the apprehension of former Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont, now holed up in Brussels. For supporters of the government, such strong-arm tactics in response to Catalonia’s declaration of independence is a necessary defence of the rule of law. For supporters of Catalan independence, it is a mortal attack on democracy. In reality, both sides have reduced democracy and law to hollow shells. Subject Headings |