Human Rights During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The South Asian Experience

This book sheds light on the fact that the proclamation of an emergency can be a legitimate constitutional method to take prompt preventative measures in protecting the interests of the society in times of grave crises. However, the exercise of emergency powers should not undermine a nation’s commitment to democratic values, such as maintaining the rule of law and upholding fundamental human rights. The COVID—19 pandemic has posed grave threats to the lives and health of individuals. Howeve...