The case-law of the ICJ is an important aspect of the UN's contribution to the development of international law. ... The decentralization of sanctions remains one of the major weaknesses of international law. ... Without the support, the wealth and the material assistance of national governments, the UN is incapable of effective sanctions. The resistance of governments to a financially independent UN arises principally on their insistence on maintaining control over sanctioning processes in international politics. ... In this area, called the law of community, government...

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The UK Government ratified the Convention in December 1991. ... In broad terms the UK government is legally bound to follow policies which are in conformity with the general and specific obligations set forth in the UN Convention. ... What is interesting is that the Convention is presented to the world, not as a declaration of intent by the governments of the different countries or as a blueprint for action by United Nations agencies but as international law. ... The Convention has already been influential in the development of English law, particularly since 1966 when the government accep...

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Areas of public international law include air law, diplomatic relations, the law of armed conflict, environmental law and trade law.2 Therefore, the International Rule of Law is within the context of Public International Law since the rule of law is generally supported at the international level. ... Treaties7 are the main sources of international law. ... INTERNATIONAL RULE OF LAW AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY Through the principle of 'sovereign equality of states' it can be noted that the theory of 'rule of law' does exist in international law as well.12 In Article 2...

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Despite the government's claim that the legislation is useful for the nation's security, the newly introduced anti-terrorism law is being used to silence journalists from telling all sides of the story in the country. This law has a broad definition of terrorism that makes it easier for the government to arrest anyone they deem a "terrorist." Since the introduction of this law, several journalists have been arrested. ... The government is not the people's father. ... Journalists may publish what the government may not want to hear. ...

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The people believed the change they sought could be accomplished by voting in the Labour Government. ... Labour was a Socialist form of government in that it hoped to aid all citizens, with ideas including free healthcare and more jobs, no matter what class. ... The Labour government started the groundwork for the release of their land outside the motherland starting with India. ... The accused had been charged with violations of international law, but the law was binding on nations, not individuals. Individuals could be prosecuted only under the laws of their home nation. ...

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Affirms the primary responsibility of States hosting refugees to ensure the security and civilian and humanitarian character of refugee camps and settlements in accordance with international refugee, human rights and humanitarian law; 2. ... Encourages the Representative of the Secretary-General, through his continuous dialogue with Governments and all intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations concerned, to continue his analysis of the causes of force migration, the needs of those refugees, measures of prevention and ways to strengthen protection, assistance and solutions for re...

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Background Afghanistan is a country where woman have barely any rights due to traditions and laws. ... After 9/11, the US invaded Afghanistan and overthrew the Taliban government. ... However, the laws they make barely have any power over the people. ... The Afghan government has passed the EVAW law to criminalize rape toward women, child marriage and domestic violence. ... They could also give more women government positions. ...

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Both are inconsistent with modern international law. ... Canadian law has never used either "discovery" or "terra nullius." ... Yet for decades the Government of Canada referred to the Syliboy decision as defining the status of treaties in Canadian law. ... The federal government had an "empty box" theory. ... But it was clear that Indians were not talking about Canadian law, at least not the law as it stood in 1982. ...

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The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) was established in 1994 as the elected government, as an outcome of the Oslo Peace Process. ... The prime minister selects a cabinet of ministers and runs the government, reporting directly to the president. ... The PLC is an elected body of 132 representatives, and must approve all government cabinet positions proposed by the prime minister. ... The Basic Law established the governmental structure of the Palestinian state, which created separation of powers and judicial independence. ... The Basic Law has 121 articles and is based loosely on Shari&#...

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Canada has developed policies and laws that are based on the principles that terrorism must be prevented, perpetrators of terrorist acts must be brought to swift justice, and terrorists should be denied sanctuary and support. ... Solutions to the new challenges posed by information technology are inherently horizontal in nature and require an inclusive approach to policy development, involving a wide variety of stakeholders both inside and outside government. Within the federal government, departments dealing with law enforcement, national security, criminal justice, the private sector, fo...

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Being free is to be able to have an opinion or act on a decision with out fear of oppression from society or from government. ... There are restraints from school, from your parents, the law and the God. ... You need laws to keep order, but you need order to make laws. ... Yes you can have a free society with laws. ... One thing in particular is how this lack of government and order has affected the women of this newly "freed" country. ...

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Being free is to be able to have an opinion or act on a decision with out fear of oppression from society or from government. ... There are restraints from school, from your parents, the law and the God. ... You need laws to keep order, but you need order to make laws. ... Yes you can have a free society with laws. ... One thing in particular is how this lack of government and order has affected the women of this newly "freed" country. ...

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The Security Council passes military laws and regulations, such as: interventions with force or send peace keeping forces or just act as intermediate between the two groups that are in conflict. ... And at this point the international community was saying this is and internal war, or civil war and that they should not interfere since the laws drawn by the law makers at United Nations decided that in countries like these there should not be any intervention. ... If the NATO action is designed to coerce the Yugoslav government to accept the allied peace plan for Kosovo, it would require Securi...

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That's why the US government has been working hard to keep the American population safe from international threats. ... The mob was running companies and government branches, through the dirty funds, and drug money. ... Unfortunately racism has fueled many acts of hate and violence in America, but today we now have many laws against these acts, and those who violate will be imprisoned. ... In hopes of preventing terrorist acts, the government is doing a great job promoting the war on terrorism. ...

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This "phenomenon" indeed is a growing concern not just by local governments, but the international community and humanity. ... As citizens governed by law, law is the best and the only weapon we can utilize to help and empower these people. Through International Laws, Humanitarian Laws and Human Rights refugees can be assured that they are indeed cared for, they are not completely alone. What's needed is the fulfillment of the said law. ...

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We had great changes in our legislation system and some new laws were passed. ... Also after crash of the spaceship in Texas government decided not to send any spaceships in the galaxy for couple of years. ... One of the laws that our parliament passed was the Patriot Act. 2002-2003, President Bush signed the USA Patriot Act. With this law we have given sweeping new powers to both domestic law enforcement and international intelligence agencies and have eliminated the checks and balances that previously gave courts the opportunity to ensure that these powers were not abused. ... Hussein kept v...

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Would you support a government who imprisons innocent people while it decides their future? ... The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) strongly discourages detaining children, but the government still continues with its mandatory detention program. ... Under the laws of the United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR), we are obliged to protect these people, not lock them up. ... Our government had decided to let refugees in but when they get here, they are detained. ...

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World's View on Iraq The United States government has made it perfectly clear that military action in the very near future is needed against Saddam Hussein and Iraq for weapons violations. ... Although the United States is backed by the British government, they are experiencing a very similar situation to the United States, with many of its citizens avidly protesting the war. ... One member was quoted as saying, "It looks like they are going to attack Iraq and we want the British government to know "you are not doing this in our name" if they go ahead" (BBC News, p.1). Many are callin...

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They appeal to the lower class due to the shared resentment of wealthy westerners while the middle class and intellectuals are drawn toward these radical groups in order to expel imported ideologies and forms of government. ... Secretary of State has designated seven governments as state sponsors of terrorism: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. ... The Sudanese Government supports terrorists by providing paramilitary training, indoctrinization, money, travel documents, safe passage, and refuge. ... The latest threat is the cyber terrorist, who can corrupt a governments com...

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A United States invasion of Iraq would be a clear violation of international and US law. The US is bound by federal law to abide by the UN Charter, and therefore is subject to abide by UN Security Council resolutions. ... This is in accordance with international law, which prohibits such violations of Iraqi sovereignty. Only the Iraqi people have the authority to determine what type of government they will live under. ...

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"We the people of the United Nations determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of a human person, in the equal rights of men and women in nations large and small, and to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom."" ... This is very different...

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Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), as the US Government called the major conflict campaign in Iraq, comprehended of only 42 days, generating the death of one hundred thirty nine US soldiers. ... After September 11th terrorist attacks, the US government can not deny the vulnerability it has against terrorist attacks. Because of this, this government has the right to prevent such an event from happening again. ... In fact, freedom should not have a price tag since this right can not denied to any individual in the world as inversely done by China, Cuba, some North African and Middle Eastern Countrie...

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The concept of human rights refers to the treatment of each individual life and the rights given to every individual agreed to by society, and the government such as the right to life, the right to freedom of opportunity, right to freedom of speech etc. ... The growth of human rights has created new features and elements to international law by redefining the relationship that exists between nations and their citizens. ... There are now opportunities for individuals to make claims of human rights violations under international law which redefines the traditional view of international law. ... ...

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Many of the problems in Nigeria such as gas flaring and pollution of rivers can be stopped by a democratic government (Bacher, 4). With a less corrupt government, voted into office instead of just taking it over, will be more likely to follow the laws of the country and keep things such as that from happening. ...

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We should shift some of the budget to the intelligence portion of the government though. ... The military intelligence and intelligence of all of our defenses, governmental or not, need increased attention. ... Our government needs to get into what's is going on with immigration and potential enemies on our soil ready to attack again. Stricter immigration laws need to be in affect, deeper background checks on all immigrants, and follow up checks after entrance of our country need to be made. ...

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