Analysis of the Problem of the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Impunity in Haiti
Summary: Article in the CRISH journal (2023) by Estaniel Graveus, based on semi-structured interviews, finding a close link between failure to respect the rule of law and impunity in Haiti.
Key Findings
- The study finds a close link between failure to respect the rule of law and the phenomenon of impunity in Haiti.
- The causes named are poor governance, the centralization of powers and failure to follow procedures.
- Interviewees also point to the doubtful morality of leaders and a partisan state.
- The element that most weakens the rule of law and efforts to end impunity is failure to respect established legal norms.
Full Description
The article looks for the link between the rule of law and impunity in Haiti. It reviews doctrines on the rule of law and uses semi-structured interviews with legal professionals to identify causes.
The results show a close link between the two phenomena. The causes named are poor governance, the centralization of powers, failure to follow procedures, doubtful morality of leaders and, above all, failure to respect legal norms already established.
How to cite
Centre de Recherche Intégrée et Scientifique d'Haïti (CRISH), 2023, Analysis of the Problem of the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Impunity in Haiti, https://lescientifique.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/wp-1694376837790.pdf
- Rights holder
- Centre de Recherche Intégrée et Scientifique d'Haïti (CRISH)