As Miliband points out, impunity extends far beyond dictators and war crimes. It’s about the everyday consequences of power exercised without accountability. Corporations can exploit workers and consumers. States can exploit property rights. Even the climate crisis is a form of impunity against future generations and the planet. But despite a disturbing lack of accountability around the world, he explains, there are some reasons for cautious optimism.
“The greatest cause for hope is the assertion of democratic rights,” Miliband says, “If you're looking for bright spots at the moment, you have to look deep into civil societies that are mobilizing and organizing to defend the most basic rights.”
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