Fear of retaliation by authorities


  • Denial of right to petition rights
  • Government reprisals against citizens
  • Political reprisals
  • Threat of official reprisals

Nature

People may be reluctant to protest about injustice because they fear they will be registered as 'trouble makers' and subjected to harassment. This is particularly in cases involving police excesses or well-connected institutions.


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