Journal of Political Sciences & Public Affairs
Open Access
ISSN: 2332-0761
ISSN: 2332-0761
Department of Law and Human Rights, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Research Article
Global Perspectives on Anti-Defection Laws: Assessing Impacts on Constitutionalism and Democratic Governance of Bangladesh
Author(s): Asraeul Alam*
Though 'political defection' is connected with some fundamental rights like personal liberty, freedom of expression, freedom of association, etc., it has been a growing political disease. Many countries of the world have incorporated anti-defection laws, as has Bangladesh. Our constitution is the embodiment of the aspirations and emotions of millions of Bangalees and is reckoned as the beacon light of the nation, but some repugnancies hold opposite norms of the aspirations of the republic. These repugnant provisions not only make it an instrument of abuse but also obstruct the development of the nation. Anti-defection law is one of the most debated and abusive instruments of the constitution where all the aspirations, such as solemn expression of the will of the people, the long cherished dream of democracy, a responsible government, some fundamental rights guaranteed by the c.. View More»