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Law and Order

September 17, 2020 by BureaucratONE Leave a Comment Last Updated September 18, 2020

Table of Contents hide
1 Framework
1.1 Meaning of Law
1.2 Meaning of Order
1.3 Importance of Law and Order
1.4 Functions of Police
1.5 Challenges in maintaining Law & Order
1.5.1 Balancing between

Framework

Meaning of Law

Law is that portion of established thought which has got a distinct and formal recognition, in the shape of a uniform Law which is backed by the government

Meaning of Order

Faithful and peaceful observant of law

Importance of Law and Order

  1. Rule of Law - It is the sovereign function of the state which is as important as defending the county form external aggression, it is the rule of law that we have sought to avoid the danger of unfettered (without limit) executive discretion and ensure all citizens have their rights.
  2. Yogashema
  3. For greater good - ensure that one's freedom does not come in the way of other person enjoying liberties and at the same time implement policies for the general good, which may have affected parties but their interest is also taken care by the law.
  4. Need for social discipline - without the sanctity of law, there will be danger of anarchy
  5. Development requires peaceful L&O. The reinforce each other
  6. States with a better perception of L&O attract greater investments
  7. Need to have an effective criminal justice system. To serve as a deterrent against violation of law
  8. Preventive mechanism - Maintain social peace - if a violation occurs, then conduct investigation
  9. Prepare grounds for prosecution and oversee enforcement of punitive mechanism

Functions of Police

  • Promote and preserve public order
  • Identify problems and situations that are likely to result in crime. (Intelligence collection and prevention)
  • Aid and cooperate with other relevant agencies in implementing appropriate measures for creating and maintaining a sense of security
  • Aid individuals who are in the danger of physical harm
  • Provide relief to people who are in distressed situation
  • Preserve legitimacy of governance
  • Sanctity of law
  • Maintain internal security
  • Facilitate orderly movement of people and vehicles
  • Conflict resolution
  • Promote brotherhood - fraternity
  • Crime investigation
  • Reinforce the feeling of safety and security

Challenges in maintaining Law & Order

Balancing between
Liberty of IndividualRule of law and state security consideration
FreedomControl
Public AgitationPublic resignation (suppression of rights)
Hard stateSoft state
PermissivenessAuthoritarianism
Tolerating people's dissent when expressed democratically and peacefullySuppressing people's voice and participation
Challenges in maintaining L&O

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