The chances of there being intelligent life in other galaxies is remote, especially as the moment a species evolves to be able to exploit their planet, they inevitably destroy their home by exhausting their natural resources. Humans are living proof of that. COP26 was disappointing, save that coal was finally admitted to the agenda and there was an agreement in principle that fossil fuel subsidies should be eliminated, to give renewable energy a level playing field. COP27 and COP28 failed to secure hard, legally binding targets. More, giving the oil and plastic cartels more time to cash in. All the while the planet is burning to ash.

There are no second chances. Without an exit strategy in place, it is game over when the earth crashes and burns from global warming, air and ocean pollution, or the unthinkable; thermonuclear annihilation.

The United Nation's Watchdogs (UNW) will not stop barking about climate change and ocean pollution until something positive happens, as in a reversal of warming, to cooling. The 'UNW' will bark about ocean plastic that is poisoning a much needed protein source with carcinogenic toxins, and the lack of monitoring about health, highlighted by Covid19.

The good news is that in October 2020, 50 nations have declared it illegal to use nuclear weapons. It remains to be seen how this pans out in reality, since all the big players, including India, are still building more nuclear submarines, and aircraft carriers. When drone warfare is cheaper and not illegal. Will China, Russia, the US and UK remain radiation criminals at large? That is another burning question. For sure, Boris Johnson planned to upgrade Trident, with an open cheque book for such military spending, but then got caught fibbing to Parliament, and was forced to resign.

Corruption and human rights violations, is also something very much on our radar, with the United Kingdom said to be the most corrupt country in the world when it comes to laundering drug money and other immoral earnings. The UK's elderly Head of State at that time had known about this for many years, since several Prime Ministers ago, with the PM in 2022, being asked to do something about it. But did he? Boris Johnson resigned, disgraced by the CovidGate scandal.

Will the United Nations do anything to stop financial slavery being perpetuated by the British aristocracy; the landed gentry. Who are not required by councils, or national government, to provide low cost, affordable, housing. The move from slavery in plantations, has been brought home, transmuting to financial slavery in the housing markets. What are affiliated groups in the UK saying about that. Nothing! That is the allegation the Injustice Alliance is investigating.

The ball is now in the court of King Charles III, who has been accused by the Media of having links to slavery, with articles by Reuters, as it appears, firmly establishing that several British Ministers, also have slave traders as ancestors. According to such research, this includes Lord Cameron and the Justice Minister; Alex Chalk. Unsurprising, since the British Empire was founded on slave trading and colonial rule. But, nobody is apologizing for such abhorrent practices. Including Prime Minister; Rishi Sunack in 2024.

Transparency and strong institutions are essential Sustainability Development Goals, under SDG 16 and 17.

There are many industry and consumer watchdogs. But there are few that police corruption. Indeed, there is no planning watchdog at all in the UK, despite numerous complaints as to discrimination and profiteering from positions of trust. Whereas, there is an electricity watchdog (Ofgem), water ombudsman (Ofwat), telecommunications watchdog (Ofcom),  Financial Conduct Authority, and other consumer protections laws, enacted.

Another example is the Data Commissioner, who polices data corruption. Planning in Europe is also relatively loaded with corruption and favours. These are weak institutions, plagued by bribery. And not being policed, there is big money to be made. While those standing in the way of large developments are bulldozed out of the way. Typically, with enforcement SLAPP actions and High Court injunctions. And there is no legal aid in the UK to defend against planning enforcement. Completing the closed shop operated by the State. Making the rich wealthier, and the poor poorer. To wit, the lack of affordable housing, fueling financial slavery. An act of modern slavery almost as grueling in the long term, as stealing Africans from Africa, and transporting to the cotton, sugar and tobacco plantations. To be worked to death in the short term.

The failure of the UK to deal with over 40 years of complaints as to the failure to provide low cost housing, was exacerbated by Margaret Thatcher's "Right To Buy" sell-off and subsequent British governments not forcing councils to replace social housing stocks. As in not doing what should have been done, enacted, to prevent housing being unattainable, and rents being disproportionate to income. It is slavery plain and simple. Explaining why there are so many MPs with ancestral links to slavery, allegedly.

These are most obviously Human Rights violations, where there is no effective remedy to be had, or otherwise provided legal assistance that is easy to understand and access. To be able to take the matter to a European Court, or the Hague.

WATCHDOGS NOT LAPDOGS

Please note, for the avoidance of doubt, the Injustice Alliance is an independent and stand alone organization. The Alliance is not in any way associated, or affiliated with the United Nations, or any of their subsidiaries. And no such association is implied.

This level of independence guarantees, as far as is possible, the sovereign liberty of editorial content, by way of legitimate and reasoned criticism. Hopefully, free of Strategic Law Suits to Prevent Public Participation (SLAPP actions). That are in any event unlawful and likely to be discouraged by the Courts across the globe.

Criticism that is well balanced is deemed to be constructive, and must remain unfettered if it to be of value in lobbying for change. Hence, all the usual freedoms of the Press apply. With reference to Fair Use and Copyleft.

The Alliance avers that as 'Watchdogs' and being independent, we may voice the thoughts of many, that the United Nations' may not voice themselves. Their hands being politically, financially, or otherwise tied so as not to offend. Lapdogs do not bite the hand that feeds them.

DICTIONARY DEFINITION OF A WATCHDOG

1: a dog kept to guard property
2: one that guards against loss, waste, theft, or undesirable practices

RECENT EXAMPLES ON THE WEB

NOUN

Many of the files were missing crucial documentation — including the original complaint, a summary of an investigation and evidence that supported the unit’s conclusions, according to the county watchdog.

— Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2024

The letter cites research from the White Coat Waste Project, a watchdog group that opposes animal experimentation.

— Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2024

Gas leak fires and explosions from all types of causes are happening more frequently across the country, a recent report from a watchdog group found.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2024

The watchdog issued the penalty over systems that tracked the idle time of workers’ scanners and measured the speed of scanning.

— David Meyer, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2024

Elizabeth Wilson had worked at the British watchdog Financial Conduct Authority since 2005, making £140,000 per year (about $178,000) as a senior manager.

— Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 22 Jan. 2024

California’s Little Hoover Commission, an independent state watchdog agency, last month heard testimony from retailers and law enforcement officials about brazen store thefts, at the request of Republican lawmakers.

— John Woolfolk, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2024

The Campaign for Accountability, a progressive watchdog, filed a complaint Tuesday alleging that Phillips’ campaign illegally coordinated with a supporting super PAC called Pass the Torch, which was launched by former Phillips campaign adviser Steve Schmidt.

— Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2024

That search warrant was reported by the same watchdog group.

— Lori Rozsa, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2024

VERB

One of California’s largest immigrant detention facilities, Adelanto has been investigated by government watchdogs over health and safety violations, including disciplinary segregation and detainee exposure to toxic chemicals.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2024

State government watchdogs: Flagging questionable spending, lack of transparency Arizona taxpayers have saved millions of dollars, thanks in no small part to state Capitol reporter Ray Stern.

— The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2024

In addition to Gruenberg, Tuesday’s hearing features top banking watchdogs at the Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

— Katanga Johnson, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2023

Lachlan Murdoch has drawn criticism from media watchdogs for what many called Fox News’ increasingly conspiratorial and misinformation-promoting broadcasts.

— David Hamilton, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2023

Several press freedom watchdogs condemned the Marion Police Department’s actions as a blatant violation of the U.S. Constitution’s protection for a free press.

— John Hanna, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2023

Several press freedom watchdogs condemned the Marion Police Department’s actions as a blatant violation of the US Constitution’s protection for a free press.

— John Hanna and Margery A. Beck, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2023

Subsequent reports showed that the Mexican government had badly botched the investigations and that government personnel were implicated in a cover-up—findings that might never have come to light without the efforts of civil society watchdogs.

— Ronald J. Deibert, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2022

While the Pentagon conceded at least 1,300 civilian deaths in operations against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, for example, watchdogs say the true toll is likely far higher.

— John Hudson, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2023

As far as we know, there are no official non-performance monitors operated by the United Nations. It follows that all organizations who are watching the UN for underperformance are fully independent. Mostly comprised of the independent Free Press.

Full independence means being unofficial like the Press, if any watchdog is not a government bought and paid for service, or virtual propaganda machine. For example, many accuse the BBC of being biased, from their State granted monopoly, in forcing the public to pay for a TV licence: British Brainwashing Corporation (BBC). In denial of Articles 18 and 18 (9 and 10 of the European Convention). Whereas, ITV and Channel 4 are independent. They receive no bribe in the form of a Television Licence Fee. They are thus 'watchdogs,' not 'lapdogs.'

The Injustice Alliance is not supported by any Government or Member State. Given time, the Alliance may or may not be acknowledged by the UN proper. That is of no relevance in the matter of being fully impartial. Though, the UN has never contributed an article, or as far as we are aware, published any article publicly, as the the work of the Injustice Alliance.

We are sure there will be confidential reports circulating. That may or may not affect the UNs performance, or the performance of Member States. Indeed, that is the aim of the Alliance in reviewing any underperformances. The Alliance provides a public service. Free to the public, and the public may contribute well researched articles that do not contain unfounded material. The identity of contributors will remain confidential and anonymous, if so requested.

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