Crimes Against the Human Right to Physical Integrity
The right to physical integrity constitutes a fundamental component of the right to life, underscoring the importance of safeguarding human rights. This right is enshrined in numerous international agreements and conventions, representing a global framework for intergovernmental cooperation despite...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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International journal of criminal justice sciences
Year: 2024, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Pages: 481-497 |
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| Summary: | The right to physical integrity constitutes a fundamental component of the right to life, underscoring the importance of safeguarding human rights. This right is enshrined in numerous international agreements and conventions, representing a global framework for intergovernmental cooperation despite varying interests and the risks of widespread human rights violations. Consequently, legal systems bear a responsibility not only to respect the right to life but also to ensure its effective implementation by protecting bodily integrity. Criminal law, in this context, acknowledges and safeguards both physical and mental corporeal rights to ensure the optimal functioning of bodily organs. Any offence that disrupts the normal functioning of the body constitutes a violation of its integrity, warranting legal consequences. This study employs a comparative descriptive analysis to examine the materials and ethical aspects of crimes that infringe upon bodily integrity. Key findings suggest that bodily integrity should be regarded as an interconnected system, wherein the vulnerability of one part of the body is inherently linked to the safety of other parts. Legal protection should therefore be applied equitably, without differentiation between physical and mental processes or between specific body parts. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of raising awareness regarding human rights (HR) and violations of the right to bodily integrity, with a focus on the role of authorities, including law enforcement and security services. The research also advocates for the integration of social aspects of bodily integrity into educational curricula, fostering greater consideration of its societal implications. In light of these findings, the study recommends: (a) increasing awareness of violations of the right to bodily integrity, (b) ensuring equal protection under the law for all individuals, and (c) holding authorities accountable for violations. By prioritising these measures, societies can strengthen respect for bodily integrity as a cornerstone of human dignity and justice. |
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| ISSN: | 0973-5089 |
