Refugee law

A Bill of Rights would protect the rights and liberties of minorities, including non-citizens and those who are otherwise powerless (State Library of NSW 2005, p.9). As discussed previously, human rights laws in Australia can be inadequate. There are current examples of individuals and classes of people that are affected by shortfalls in rights protection such as refugees, indigenous Australians and terror suspects. These minorities also frequently encounter “problems dealing with government…

of Rohingya Muslims in Burma, and women rights abuses in Morocco. Collaborations with various social justice groups on campus connected me with local struggles for human rights- including prisoners rights, indigenous rights, campus workers rights, refugee rights, and groups fighting against gentrification in our…

"Law is not law, if it violates the principles of eternal justice." - Lydia Child. The rule of law attests to the idea that the people are to be protected by these very principles. Unfortunately, throughout the world there've been earmarks of injustice from police brutality in the US to the marginalization of women in Afghanistan. Hence, the very reason I want to become a lawyer - to end these perversions. I feel that taking my legal education to the UK will add a dimension to my learning…

men are created equal and are born with rights. Rights so important to the quality of life that they are protected by the government. The Constitution was establish also to protect its citizens from each other, delineating rules and laws all citizens must follow. Law and order are key to a free society. Limited government allows freedom for a diverse range of people to coexist in an organized society. The documents outline the system and how it is to work together but ultimately it is the…

officials and we the people of the United States are embedded in the failing cycle of migrants entering our country illegally. Reformed immigration laws have been passed but stand ineffective since international immigrants continue to pass our borders without being held accountable for breaking our laws. Unlike the United States, Canada’s strict immigration laws are enforced and citizenships are still easily obtained. I am disgusted with the number of illegal immigrants that have crossed our…

determining policy through the enactment of Laws, subject to federal and state constitutional restrictions” (Legislative branch). These laws can be statewide or confined to an area depending on the issue being dealt with. Policies such as Louisiana road projects may lead to Lawmakers boosting state gasoline tax by $.05 per gallon. There’s also issues such as the qualifications for marriage license by the state. For example, in Louisiana there is a law that requires people to have a birth…

Politics encompasses almost every part of our lives whether we are aware of it or not. I became aware of this at a very early age. I saw the impacts of politics on my own family and friends. My family is from Palestine and so I would frequently hear about the Arab-Israeli conflict. The majority of my family members became refugees after the 1967 Six Day War and I would often hear about their struggles and experiences. War and politics are all instrumental in creating change whether positive or…

realized that they too should have that opportunity. They would no longer be shackled by the chains of the cult of domesticity. Only about 60 years African Americans finally encompassed civil right movements. After constant discrimination, jim crow laws, “separate but equal”, and more. And only recently were the LGBTQ+ community allowed to legally marry someone they loved. Now we face other issues. We face the unresolved issue of illegal immigration,…

Affecting society socially, economically, politically, and culturally, international conflict and human rights is an important theme to study. Often young adults have little knowledge regarding this topic; however, since being informed helps one to be a valuable citizen, further education is crucial. Examining my knowledge on the topic of international conflict and human rights forces me to question why I remain in a state of unawareness, and what new concepts I must strive to learn.…

described by police as having “intelligence without wisdom and brains without judgement”. He had the world at his fingertips, and the ability to achieve great success. Instead he chose to become a career criminal, and took a lethal road. Born in a German refugee camp in 1952 Dietrich came to Australia with his parents when he was nine. He was an early school leaver, who sought casual employment at an early age. He married at 18 and had a daughter. However, things took a sharp turn for the worst,…