Problem
Abuse of authority
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Illegitimate authorityIllegal exercise or abuse of authority
Illegal use of administrative authority
Nature:
Abuse of administrative authority may be divided into two types: involuntary abuse, where the administrator made a bona-fide use of his powers, which, however, departed from the intention of the legislation; and voluntary abuse, where the administrator consciously departed from the rules governing him.
Broader Problems:
Abuse of power Narrower Problems:
Abuse of government powerMaltreatment of prisonersUnethical military practicesUnethical professional practicesUnethical practices of employersUnethical practices of priesthoodMisuse of the authority of scienceUnethical practices by police forcesMisrepresentation of religious authorityUnethical practice of health professionalsUnethical practices of transnational corporationsMisuse of spiritual authority for sexual purposesMisuse of personal authority for political purposes Related Problems:
Corruptive crimesCorruption of juriesUnauthorized practiceCriminal violation of civil rights Aggravates:
Attrition of integrity of institutionsAbuse of sciencePolitical trialsUnlawful government actionReduced access to institutional resources References:
Papal Encyclical: Pacem in Terris: On Establishing Universal Peace in Truth, Justice, Charity, and Liberty Subject(s):
Government → AuthoritiesHealth Care → Exercise, rest
Law → Legality
Management → Administration
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Society → Maternity, paternity
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
C: Cross-sectoral problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST