Question 39
Rule of Law and Constituted AuthorityWASSCE 2017: Mr. Ojuri
One morning, Mr. Ojuri was on his way to a bank in his neighbourhood to make enquiries. He was arrested for wandering and subsequently detained for seven days by the police without trial or access to his relatives.
From the above passage, it could be said that in a society where this incident happened, there is absence of
- A.court of law.
- B.rule of law.
- C.lawyers and solicitors.
- D.the press.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (rule of law.)
Explanation
Detaining a man for a week without trial or access to his family violates his rights: the rule of law is absent.