Sociology of Human Rights Violations: A Comparative Analysis of State-Sponsored Violence in Ghana and the United Kingdom

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State-sponsored violence manifests as direct, politically visible force in Ghana, whereas in the United Kingdom it operates through institutionalized, less visible practices like surveillance and discretionary policing, with both contexts sharing politically influenced security behaviors and ineffective accountability systems. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Joseph Ampadu

doi:10.5281/zenodo.20544821

June 4, 2026Open Access

Sociology of Human Rights Violations: A Comparative Analysis of State-Sponsored Violence in Ghana and the United Kingdom

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This study aims to examine how historical and institutional factors influence state-sponsored violence in Ghana and the UK.
Adopted a qualitative comparative case study design.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with 22 participants from Ghana (n=12) and the UK (n=10).
Employed thematic analysis using NVivo software version 16.
In Ghana, state violence is direct and visible, characterized by the use of tear gas, live ammunition, and aggressive arrests during political events.
In the UK, violence manifests as institutional practices like surveillance and stop-and-search, disproportionately affecting minority communities.
Both countries' accountability systems frustrate citizens due to slow and invisible outcomes.

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Qualitative comparative analysis reveals differing state violence patterns in Ghana and the UK, suggesting institutional influences.

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