COVID-19 and human rights limitations: taking public opinion into account
OUTPUT TYPE: Policy briefs
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): N.Bohler-Muller, B.Roberts, Y.D.Davids, S.Gordon, Y.Majikijela
KEYWORDS: COVID-19, HUMAN RIGHTS, PUBLIC OPINION
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 11870
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/15909
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/15909
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): N.Bohler-Muller, B.Roberts, Y.D.Davids, S.Gordon, Y.Majikijela
KEYWORDS: COVID-19, HUMAN RIGHTS, PUBLIC OPINION
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 11870
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/15909
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/15909
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Abstract
In this policy brief we analyse the willingness to sacrifice specific human rights in the context of COVID-19 in South Africa. It is argued that the suspension of certain freedoms is sometimes considered or perceived as necessary under the dire and life threatening circumstances of the pandemic. This complex issue has critical policy and social implications that need to be considered and addressed as part of an effective strategic and regulatory response that minimises risk and promotes recovery, while considering public needs and preferences. For this reason, the role of social sciences ??? and in particular public opinion research ??? in thinking through challenges and solutions is encouraged.-
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