Lawlessness
Name(s):
Decay of the rule of law
Nature
Lawlessness is a lack of law, in any of the various senses of that word. Lawlessness may describe various conditions.
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Incidence
In 1994 the increasing level of long-term unemployment was seen as raising the probability of widespread lawlessness as many, especially the young, became marginalized and turned to crime, racism and extreme political views resulting in growing violence. Half of the unemployed of the EEC/EU had been without jobs for more than a year. It was estimated that by the end of 1994 young people would represent more than 25% of the 20 million without jobs. The dilemma of the UN and USA forces in withdrawing from Somalia in 1994 related largely to a widespread fear that the country would backslide into lawlessness.
A report on the future of Africa in 1994 forecast the withering away of central government, the rise of tribal and regional domains, the unchecked spread of disease and the growing pervasiveness of regional conflicts. This was expected to be accompanied by violent crime and armies of refugees on the move, as was already the case.
Claim
Social unrest and lawlessness has become more credible from both a demographic and economic perspective. People lose faith in the institutions which are supposed to alleviate their condition and start to question the value of democratic processes. Rising urban violence is closely associated with high levels of long-term unemployment, especially among the young.
Counter-claim
All laws are simulations of reality.
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Type
(C) Cross-sectoral problems