Sentences with phrase «mob justice»

My thoughts here relate to a specific aspect of the problem with mob justice — the absence of the lawyer for the defence.

However, this appears to be mob justice at best.

Fifteen (15) percent of Ghanaians are in favour of mob justice in certain instances, according to a recent Afrobarometer survey.

Captain Mahama's family made the request known during a courtesy call by the leadership of Parliament, where it expressed the hope that this monument would serve as a reminder of the tragedy and a deterrent to the canker of mob justice in Ghana.

His murder reignited calls for an end to instant mob justice which was becoming rampant across the country and led to the death of a number of people.

«The Police always preach against mob justice but I don't think some of them are ready to help stop it.

What has become known as mob justice is very common in Ghana, with culprits often escaping arrest or punishment.

And it could arise this time on the Left side of the aisle in opposition to Trump because they may be worried about his potential for demagoguery or worried about mob justice or the federal government just being too powerful in general.

A video circulating on social media, detailed this instance mob justice from last Friday, which saw the mob beat the woman in the streets with some...

Titled «Justice for Mahama», the song underscores the need for Ghanaians to «get wise» and stop the senseless acts of mob justice else one day «we will lose our lives from these things», and urged Ghanaians to «let's love ourselves, we don't need this in our country...»

There are approximately 2000 qualified advocates for the 36 million Ugandans, making it difficult for many to access legal assistance, resulting in many unresolved disputes or resolved using crude methods like mob justice.

The act has also reignited calls for action to be taken against vigilantism and mob justice which appear to becoming a phenomenon in the Ghanaian society.

The problems with mob justice in an Internet world have been explored elsewhere, including in relation to the Palmer matter (see, e.g.: From Gamergate to Cecil the Lion).

One could wonder if Nifong was the latest victim of mob justice.

Bill Cosby's wife is calling for a criminal investigation into the prosecutor behind his sexual assault conviction, saying the case was «mob justice, not real justice» and a «tragedy» that must be undone.

Not jungle or mob justice.

He added: «Mob justice is becoming prevalent, despite it being the job of the police and courts to prosecute, convict and punish someone if found guilty.

Bill Cosby's wife called Thursday for a criminal investigation into the suburban Philadelphia prosecutor behind his sexual assault conviction, saying the case that could put the 80 - year - old comedian in prison for the rest of his life was «mob justice, not real justice» and a «tragedy.»

I trust and pray that the trauma suffered by the whole nation as a result of the incident will cure us of the barbaric practice of mob justice.

His murder has reignited calls for action to be taken to stem the tide on vigilantism and mob justice which has recently crept into the Ghanaian society, leading to the death of scores of innocent people.

If we are able to find out who did it and probably prosecute them and apply the penalty, I believe that it will serve as a deterrent to people who engage in mob justice.»

There's much to prompt classroom discussions here, including the topics of mass hysteria, mob justice, the American fishing economy and a young boy's beliefs and heroism.