Question

Where public safety or the protection of human life is at stake, it is justified to limit personal freedoms and privacy in order to ensure the well-being of the broader public.
Based on the above principle, which of the following actions would be justified?

• A. Pinto, a public health official, enforced a temporary closure of all schools during a severe flu outbreak to prevent the spread of the virus among students, despite protests from parents
• B. Laila, a private company CEO, ordered the installation of surveillance cameras inside employee restrooms to prevent theft in the workplace, arguing it would protect company assets
• C. Sanju, a police officer, initiated random searches of people’s homes without a warrant, arguing that it was necessary to prevent potential burglaries in the neighbourhood
• D. Sarita, a local politician, proposed limiting internet access in her town to prevent residents from accessing certain websites, claiming it would improve public morality and safety

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Sarita, a local politician, proposed limiting internet access in her town to prevent residents from accessing certain websites, claiming it would improve public morality and safety

Answer 2

Option (a) directly aligns with the principle of limiting personal freedoms for public safety. The flu outbreak poses a public health risk, and closing schools is a measure to prevent further harm.