Given the aforementioned factors, it comes as no surprise that the approach adopted by the PJD government coalition and the palace in their interactions with one another is symptomatic of a balance of power deeply tilted to the monarchy’s favor, and illustrates the party’s inability to go beyond the limits of “consensus”. Indeed, for all the heated speeches in which he lambasted the ambient corruption and often targeted some of the figureheads of the Makhzen, Abdelilah Benkiran is so far quite compliant in his tenure as the head of the government. Indeed, as reported by Fouad Abdelmoumni (2013), the king often acted unilaterally in matters otherwise falling under the government’s jurisdiction. For instance, the king reportedly appointed ambassadors to 28 countries, without consulting the newly elected government (Abdelmoumni 2013, 136). A similar scenario took place a few months later, when the king appointed a number of regional governors without the head of government being able to exercise any influence on the matter. Other instances, such as the increasing interventionism of royal counselors in the government’s affairs confirm that the palace maintains a dominant position vis-à-vis a government unwilling to stand for the respect of its constitutional prerogatives. Significant events highlighting the shaky relation between the two parties include the inability of PJD ministers to implement their policies, and the subsequent royal intervention in the issue. Two prominent examples come to mind: the inability of the minister of communication, Mustapha el Khalfi, to implement his new media policy, and that of the minister of transport and equipment, Aziz Rabbah, to follow through with his plans of tackling the issues of transport ... ... middle of paper ... ...ers-politiques. “Le Site Lakome.com Toujours Bloqué Malgré Les Demandes Introduites Par Ali Anouzla - Reporters sans Frontières.” Reporters Sans Frontieres, Accessed June 3, 2014 http://fr.rsf.org/maroc-le-site-lakome-com-toujours-bloque-19-02-2014,45901.html. http://heroes.rsf.org/en/ (accessed June 3,2014) Maroc: Des Voix S’élèvent Contre La Cérémonie D’allégeance Au Roi.” JEUNEAFRIQUE.COM. Accessed May 29, 2014. http://www.jeuneafrique.com/Article//. “Afrique - Maroc : Des Militants pro-Réformes Condamnés À Des Peines de Prison Ferme.” France 24. Accessed May 29, 2014. http://www.france24.com/fr/20140522-maroc-militants-pro-reformes-condamnes-peines-prison-ferme-20-fevrier/. “Prison ferme pour les militants du 20 Février à Casablanca.” H24info, Accessed May 28, 2014. http://www.h24info.ma/maroc/prison-ferme-pour-les-militants-du-20-fevrier-casablanca/23332.
This paper is about the book 'Behind a Convict's Eyes' by K.C. Cerceral. This book was written by a young man who enters prison on a life sentence and describes the world around him. Life in prison is a subculture of its own, this subculture has its own society, language and cast system. The book describes incidents that have happen in prison to inmates. With this paper I will attempt to explain the way of life in a prison from an inmate's view.
Relations during this time with the prison and the outside world are discussed, as well as how these relations dominated life inside of a prison and developed new challenges within the prison. After Ragen left, Frank Pate become his successors. Pate faced a problem because he neither sought nor exercised the charismatic authority of Ragen. The Prison remained an imperatively coordinated paramilitary organization, which still required its warden to personify its goals and values. Jacobs goes on to discusses how what Pate did, was not the same direction or ideas that Ragen was doing or had. Jacobs’s counties this discussion with the challenges and issues that prison had during the time of 1961 through 1970. Jacobs blames that the loss of a warden who could command absolute authority, the loss of local autonomy, it heightened race problems among blacks, and the penetration of legal norms exposed severe strains in the authrotitarian system, and says pate cant control
This is when the belief that one killer could be responsible for the deaths of eight different people, that they know of, all across France. The Magistrate who jurisdiction over the Laurent Case, Alphonse Benoist of Lyon, noticed similarities as well and using the resources of a reporter was able to gain a common element in many of...
A study concerning the causes of prison riots by Scraton, Sim & Skidmore (1991), indicate that most explanations of riots fall into two categories. The first explanation is the deprivation theory, a response to poor prison conditions. The deprivation theory explains that prisoners will revolt in the face of food shortages, overcrowding, oppressive custodial discipline, sadistic staff, racism or any other inhumane circumstances (Rule 1988).
Foucault, Michel, Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison. Trans. Alan Sheridan. New York: Vintage, 1977, p 8.
As a representative of the Algo ethnic group, I want to say that our people would like the new state to introduce a parliamentary system of governence. Parliamentarism is a system of government in which the head of government is elected by and accountable to a parliament or legislature. One could rightfully ask: What is our reasoning for desiring this? We think it is justified because in presidential systems the populace at large votes for a chief executive, who is the President, in a nation-wide election. This is revenant as the Algo comprises the minority of the population of the Republic of Jarth, which consists of only 1.1 million representatives in the whole state, compared to that of 2.9 million Randies, 3.8 million Dorfas and 2.2 million Takas living in the Republic of Jarth. One can reasonably assume that the outcome will most likely be that the cumulation of the majority’s vote will hinder the representation (in numbers) of the members of the minority in office. Subsequently, the Algo will have to live under the control of a leader from another ethnic group again, which the Algo members tremble at the thought of because we are proud of their ethnicity and do not wished to be shamed for it. On the other hand, in parliamentarism, the first step is an election of members of parliament, which are the political parties. This is imperative since it will allow the Algo to be able to choose the party we really share interests with....
Andersen, Roy, Robert F. Seibert, and Jon G. Wagner. Politics and change in the Middle East: sources of conflict and accommodation. 9th ed. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1982. Print.
At the height of the Arab Springs movement conflict began to boil over into Saudi Arabia causing the women in this country to realize that this was their opportunity to radically speak up against the injustices they faced, one of the major issues at the forefront of their concerns being their right to drive. In response to this outcry King Abdullah, the King of Saudi Arabia, granted women the right to vote in 2015 and to become members of the Consultative Assembly of Saudi Arabia also referred to as the Shura Council. This caused the rest of the world to ponder his intentions in doing so. In this paper I will be exploring if in fact this really is a giant leap forward towards women’s rights or merely a gimmick for the monarchy to keep power in the increasing volatile Middle East or, both. In an effort to answer this question I will be discussing the public opinion of King Abdullah’s decision , the recent Arab springs movement in Saudi Arabia and the case of Manal al-Shariff , which led to the w...
As these women are merely to keep a treaty in place, it is not her role to make political decisions or to become an integral part of society. The royal wife is meant to be a stationary figure by the sultan’s side. If the royal wife were to become more a visible and integrated aspect politics and society, there is fear that it will be more difficult to cut ties with her and ultimately her home nation, as the royal court is in some way dependent on her presence. A more politically active royal wife could also undermine the sultan’s own rule, and make the sultan appear weaker. Therefore, it is important for the sultan to maintain the royal wives’ role as a decorative figure in order to prevent these issues. Furthermore, the loveless nature of the marriage makes it even harder for the royal wives to attain power. As very rarely a political wife is a sultan’s favorite, he is less likely to give her power and responsibilities. Hence, the royal wives’ role as a political asset in marriage, as well as the nature of this marriage poses as a limitation to their ability to have a more active role in politics and
In effect, it separates offender from the Prisonization (the process of accepting prison life) and the prison culture. Prison culture is known to foster hatred and violence, but as captive an inmate is in jail it does not equate to isolation. When a prisoner is unable to socialize with in prison culture, it makes it even nearly impossible for him or her to blend with the society once they have completed their sentence (“The Prison Experience,” n.d.). Interestingly, Foucault`s views on discipline and confinement are synonymous. Within the Foucauldian infrastructure, it is essential to construct and develop structures and techniques so that one can preserve the balance and maintain power. Concrete structures, such as enclosed quarters with incorporated accommodations to contain individuals and suppress convocation. Within the United States, this type of structure is referd to as jail or prison. According to Foucault, it is also necessary to incorporate independent and secluded structures for exclusive supervision and disciplinary action. He believes that solitary confinement is a less torturous kind of punishment to the body and soul in the prison system compared to previous prison abuses. He, therefore, implies that this form of seclusion does not have physical torture. Unfortunately, he fails to
The executive authority encompasses the power to set the Kingdom’s economic, education and defense policies. The executive authority belongs to the King, a Council of Ministers and several government agencies. The...
In conclusion, the supremacy of governing the country is based on the constitution in a liberal democracy that the constitution defines democratic as state of nation. Contrasting with Saudi Arabia system that the King and the governments influences are structured by the Sharia law which has been taken from the Quran and from their traditions, however, in the liberal democracy’s constitutions act as the a regulative bode of the government power. Also the president, its government, and the people have the most important rules and authorities in the constitution of the country and the members of the legislature are selected by the people in a free, fire, and direct election but unlike in Saudi Arabia the King is not elected by the people.
Frank J. Goodnow’s “Politics and Administration,” infers that politics and administration cannot be divided and are in need of each other to function. However, politics are superior to administration. Goodnow’s further analyzes and identifies three forms of authorities that enforce and implements states will. The first responsibility of authority is to respect the right of the people when conflicts ascend between either private or public matters. The second is judicial authorities also referred to as executive authorities that ensure the needs and policies of the state are executed. The third authority also referred to as “administrative authorities,” focuses on the mechanical, scientific and business authorities pertaining to the government.
...ed life returned to prison with a purpose to help other prisoners in changing their life. They have set their lives as living as an example for other prisoners. They have been positively encouraging the prisoners to get educated and to change the way of thinking. Article explains the views of transformed prisoners and how are they are impacting the life`s of other prisons in this real world.
Related to the Legislation also, The Royal Institution will only represents in the moment of conjuncture, especially when there is no majority number of seats after the election and the possibility of disputes among the political parties. As an institution outside the political parties, The Rotal Institution can keep the balance of things. It is one of the ways to prevent the conflicts among the parties, that will certainly shatters the already existing unity among citizens because of the different political parties’s choice. To sum things up, The Royal Institution will only plays the critical role when the conditions are unsafe or beyond the control of any political party or