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OpinionFirst of all, it must be recognised that those who refuse to obey the law remain subject to that law and therefore to all penalties prescribed by that law. Having said that, there are some limited circumstances where it could be considered right to refuse to obey the law. In most cases, that refusal is limited to passive resistance or non-compliance.

Some examples that come to mind:

  • It may be appropriate to refuse to obey a law that is demonstrably oppressive. For example, in a one-party state, such a law may be intended to suppress opposition or intimidate those who disagree with government policy. In other cases, it may be intended to suppress religious minorities. If a law forbids gatherings of opposition supporters, then it could be considered right to gather in protest.

  • If a law demands confidentiality within the public service, but a public servant is aware of corruption, illegality or improper conduct, it could be considered right to ignore the confidentiality and pass on damning information to the media. Such a person is known as a 'whistle-blower'.

  • If the law allows destruction of culturally sensitive buildings purely for profit, or the destruction of endangered ecologies, it could be considered right to protest and even attempt to prevent the proposed destruction. Of course, it can become a matter of judgement whether a structure is really culturally sensitive or an environment is really endangered.

  • Some believe that refusing to serve in the armed forces, on the grounds of conscience, is right.

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