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1. Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act Summary of Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act An act of Congress passed in 1976 and having effect from January 19, 1977, clarifying the circumstances under which foreign states, their political subdivisions, and state-owned corporations may lose sovereign immunity and become subject to the [...]...
2. Immunity of Vessels Immunity of Vessels in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In February 2011, the United States received a diplomatic note from the ministry of foreign affairs of the Republic of Malta concerning the [...]...
3. Fto Designations Reviews of Fto Designations in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): During 2011 the Secretary of State continued to review designations of entities as Foreign Terrorist Organizations ("FTOs"), [...]...
4. Foreign Sovereign Immunities Legislation Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act ("FSIA"), 28 U.S.C. §§ 1330, 1441, 1602–1611, governs claims of immunity in civil actions [...]...
5. South Carolina South Carolina in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On October 31, 2011, the United States filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina seeking to block enforcement of [...]...
6. Immunity of Foreign Officials Overview Immunity of Foreign Officials Overview in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Immunity of Foreign Officials Overview: In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Samantar v. Yousuf that the FSIA does not govern the immunity of foreign officials. See this world [...]...
7. Arms Embargoes Arms Embargoes in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration in this legal Encyclopedia6. In relation to the international law practice and Arms [...]...
8. Permanent Mission to the Un Bank Accounts and Premises of Permanent Mission to the United Nations in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In August of 2011, the United States filed a statement of interest in a case against the [...]...
9. Immunity of the United Nations The United Nations: Background Note The name "United Nations" was devised by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt and was first used in the "Declaration by United Nations" of 1 January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged [...]...
10. Mckesson V Iran Mckesson v Iran in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 27, 2011, the United States filed a brief as amicus curiae in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in the case [...]...
11. Zivotofsky Zivotofsky in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See Ch. 9.C. In relation to the international law practice and Zivotofsky in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Trade, [...]...
12. Ofac De-listings Ofac De-listings in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, OFAC determined that six individuals, who had been designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, should be removed from the Treasury [...]...
13. Immunity of States Contents Immunity of States Immunity of States from Jurisdiction Immunity of States from Jurisdiction in the United States The main ... Read more...
14. Consular Privileges Diplomatic and Consular Privileges and Immunities in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On February 24, 2011, the United States filed a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for the Central [...]...
15. Content of Passports Authority to Determine Content of Passports to Implement Foreign Policy in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Diplomatic Relations, Succession, Continuity of States and Statehood [...]...
16. Designation of Foreign Terrorist Organizations Designation of Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Related Issues in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on International Criminal Law in this legal Encyclopedia.B.1.c.(2). Resources See [...]...
17. Remand to the Court United States Statement of Interest on Remand to the District Court in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On February 14, 2011, the United States submitted a statement of interest in the U.S. District [...]...
18. Assistance Restrictions Modification of Sanctions and Assistance Restrictions in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Effective July 18, 2011, the Department of State lifted measures imposed on one individual (Shah Hakim [...]...
19. Country Reports on Human Rights Practices Country Reports on Human Rights Practices in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On April 8, 2011, the Department of State released the 2010 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. The Department of [...]...
20. Modifications of Existing Designations New Designations and Modifications of Existing Designations in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011 the Department of State announced the Secretary of State's designation of two additional [...]...
21. Transpacific Passenger Air Transportation Antitrust Litigation Transpacific Passenger Air Transportation Antitrust Litigation in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On January 21, 2011, the United States filed a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for [...]...
22. Un Immunities Plaintiff's Arguments to Limit or Disregard the UN's Immunities Under the General Convention Lack Merit in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): There is no merit to Plaintiff's contention [...]...
23. Foreign Terrorist Organizations Foreign Terrorist Organizations in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, the Secretary of State continued to designate additional entities as Foreign Terrorist Organizations ("FTOs") [...]...
24. Ofac Designations Ofac Designations in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): OFAC designated 31 individuals (including their known aliases) and two entities pursuant to Executive Order 13224 during 2011. The designated [...]...
25. Presumption of Immunity Presumption of Immunity For Foreign State Property: Rubin v. Iran In relation to the international law practice and Presumption of Immunity For Foreign State Property: Rubin v. Iran in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Privileges, Immunities About this [...]...
26. Un Security Council Resolutions Implementation United States Targeted Sanctions Implementing United Nations Security Council Resolutions in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration in this legal [...]...
27. Annual Compliance Report to Congress Annual Compliance Report to Congress in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In August 2011, the State Department released its annual report to Congress on compliance by parties to the Convention on the [...]...
28. Statehold Statement Statement in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): At the time of enactment, President Bush stated that if Section 214 were construed to impose a mandate, it would "impermissibly interfere with the [...]...
29. Us Extradition Treaty With Thailand Criminal Case Implicating the us Extradition Treaty With Thailand in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See discussion of United States v. Siriwan, in section B.4.d., infra. Resources See Also [...]...
30. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Implementation Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Implementation in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 9, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") issued a notice, effective on the same [...]...
31. International Narcotics Control Strategy Report International Narcotics Control Strategy Report in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On March 3, 2011, the Department of State released the 2011 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report [...]...
32. Right to Development Right to Development in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the right to development by a vote of 154 in favor, 6 [...]...
33. Us Executive Order 13382 Executive Order 13382 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On August 10, 2011, OFAC designated two entities (Commercial Bank of Syria and Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank) pursuant to E.O. 13382, [...]...
34. Agreement on Arrest and Surrender Amendments to United States Agreement on Arrest and Surrender in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 5, 2011, the United States notified the ICTY that it had completed all domestic legal [...]...
35. Financial Sanctions Financial Sanctions in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On October 11, 2011, FinCEN issued a final rule to implement section 104(e) of CISADA. 76 Fed. Reg. 62,607 (Oct. 11, 2011). This final rule [...]...
36. Un Conflict Prevention United Nations Peacekeepers' Role in Preventing Conflict in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration in this legal Encyclopedia8.A.1.c.(3). [...]...
37. Cruel Treatment Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On December 19, 2011, the General Assembly adopted a resolution on torture and other cruel, [...]...
38. Special Measures Agreement With Japan Special Measures Agreement With Japan in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On April 1, 2011, the "Agreement between the United States of America and Japan concerning new special measures relating [...]...
39. Department of State Department of State in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, the Department of State announced the Secretary of State's designation of five entities and 16 individuals (including their known [...]...
40. Protection of Migrants Protection of Migrants in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 15, 2011, the United States joined consensus when the Third Committee adopted a resolution on the protection of migrants. After [...]...
41. State Officials Immunity of Foreign Officials In relation to the international law practice and immunity of foreign officials in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Privileges and Immunities About this subject:President Zedillo of Mexico Note: there is detailed [...]...
42. Nuclear Security Treaties Legislation Required For Nuclear Security Treaties in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On April 13, 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice submitted legislation to Congress to implement four treaties [...]...
43. Immunity From Prosecution Immunity of Foreign Officials In relation to the international law practice and immunity of foreign officials in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Privileges and Immunities About this subject:Rosenberg v. Lashkar-e-Taiba Note: there is detailed [...]...
44. Iraq Claims Iraq Claims in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In May 2011, the U.S.-Iraq Claims Settlement Agreement, which was signed in 2010, entered into force. The text of the agreement is available at [...]...
45. Meetings of Major Economies Meetings of Major Economies in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2009, President Obama announced the inception of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate ("MEF"). see this world [...]...
46. Foreign Official United States Brief as Amicus in the us Court of Appeals For the Fourth Circuit in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In addition, Samantar's contention that courts are free to override the State [...]...
47. Iran Restrictions Iran in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, the United States continued to pursue its dual-track approach to preventing Iran from gaining a nuclear weapons capability. see this world legal [...]...
48. Bolivia Bolivia in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Effective December 4, 2011, the United States and Bolivia extended their existing MOU concerning the imposition of import restrictions on certain [...]...
49. Crisis Management Operations Us-eu Framework Agreement on Crisis Management Operations in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On May 17, 2011, Secretary Clinton and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and [...]...
50. Justice Reparation Promotion of Truth, Justice, Reparation in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On September 29, 2011, the United States joined consensus on a resolution at the Human Rights Council establishing the [...]...
51. Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction Immunity of Foreign Officials In relation to the international law practice and immunity of foreign officials in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Privileges and Immunities About this subject:Overview Note: there is detailed information and resources [...]...
52. Immunity of Foreign Officials In relation to the international law practice and Immunity of Foreign Officials in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Privileges, Immunities...
53. Immigration Legislation Immigration and Nationality Act in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 13, 2011, the Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upholding provisions [...]...
54. Note From the Editor Note From the Editor in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Some district courts post all of their opinions or certain notable opinions without requiring users to register for PACER first. For example, [...]...
55. Human Rights Council Statements March Joint Statement at the Human Rights Council in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In March 2011, the United States co-chaired and led the international lobbying effort on a joint statement on [...]...
56. New Start Treaty New Start Treaty in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On February 5, 2011, the Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and [...]...
57. Almerfedi V Obama Almerfedi v Obama in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 10, 2011, the D.C. Circuit reversed a lower court's grant of the writ of habeas corpus to a Yemeni national detained at Guantanamo. [...]...
58. Doe V Exxon Mobil Doe v Exxon Mobil in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit also decided a case involving the question of corporate liability under [...]...
59. Foreign Sovereign Immunities Jurisdiction of States Note: This section covers also the Principles of Jurisdiction. Immunities from Jurisdiction The principle of sovereign equality of States requires that the official representatives of one State should not be subject to the jurisdiction of another State. For example, [...]...
60. Use of Force, Arms Control, Disarmament, Nonproliferation Use of Force, Arms Control, Disarmament, Nonproliferation in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In August 2011, the State Department released the unclassified version of its report to Congress on [...]...
61. International Comity International Comity in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The U.S. brief filed in the Second Circuit in Figueiredo (discussed in Section 1 above) also contained an argument that principles of [...]...
62. Non-immunity Non-immunity: Us Brief as Amicus in the us Court of Appeals For the Fourth Circuit in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): After the district court accepted the U.S. Department of State's [...]...
63. Security Council Actions Security Council Actions in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Security Council Actions: On December 17, 2013, the Security Council adopted resolution 2129, extending the mandate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate ("CTED") until [...]...
64. Gender Law Women, Peace, and Security in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, both the Obama Administration and the United Nations took steps to recognize and promote the important role of women in [...]...
65. International Religious Freedom Annual Report on International Religious Freedom in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On September 13, 2011, the Department of State released a Report on International Religious Freedom, covering the [...]...
66. Sarei V. Rio Tinto Sarei v Rio Tinto in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On October 25, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued its second en banc decision in Sarei v. Rio Tinto, 2011 WL 5041927 [...]...
67. Articles on Nationality LLC Draft Articles on Nationality in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On October 17, 2011, Steven Hill, Counselor to the U.S. Mission to the UN, spoke on the views of the United States on the work of [...]...
68. Tyres Imports United States—measures Affecting Imports of Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tyres From China (ds399) in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): For background on this dispute, see this world [...]...
69. Un Commission on the Status of Women United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The United States participated in the 55th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women [...]...
70. Us-bermuda Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement Us-bermuda Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On September 26, 2011, the Senate provided its advice and consent to ratification of the Treaty between the Government [...]...
71. Terrorism Risk Insurance Attachment Under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: Martinez v Cuba in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On August 26, 2011, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida granted the [...]...
72. Acts Structure Contents Acts Structure Acts regular structure in former British Colonies Legislation in the United Kingdom is similar in many ways ... Read more...
73. Acts of State In the United States For information about Acts of state in the context of international trade, click here...
74. Terrorism Exception Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (a U.S. piece of legislation) In relation to the international law practice and Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (a U.S. piece of legislation) in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Privileges and Immunities Note: there is [...]...
75. Terrorism Risk Insurance Legislation Attachment Under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: Martinez v. Cuba In relation to the international law practice and Attachment Under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: Martinez v. Cuba in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Privileges, Immunities About this [...]...
76. Abandonment of Legal Acts Spanish Translation of abandonment of legal actsThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to abandonment of legal acts and / or a definition of this topic: Abandono de Acciones (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
77. Acts of Possession Resources See Also Adverse possession...
78. Antitrust Acts Resources See Also Boycott Combination in restraint of trade Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act Per se violations Price-fixing Restraint of trade Rule (Rule of reason)...
79. Anticolonialist Terrorism Terrorism History: Anticolonialist Terrorism Introduction to Anticolonialist TerrorismAfter World War II, terrorism reverted to its previous revolutionary associations. During the 1940s and 1950s, "terrorism" was used to describe the violence perpetrated by indigenous nat......
80. Country Reports on Terrorism Country Reports on Terrorism in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On August 18, 2011, the Department of State released the 2010 Country Reports on Terrorism. The annual report is submitted to Congress [...]...
81. Un General Assembly on Terrorism United Nations General Assembly on Terrorism in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 18, 2011, Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the U.N., addressed the General [...]...
82. Venezuela Sponsorship of Terrorism Possibility of Adding Venezuela to List of State Sponsors of Terrorism in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 24, 2011, Ambassador Daniel Benjamin, Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the U.S. [...]...
83. The Counter-Terrorism Committee (Ctc) Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (Cted) . The Counter-Terrorism Committee (Ctc) Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (Cted). in 2016 CTED continued its efforts to analyze capacity gaps of member states to implement UNSCRs 1373 (2001), 1624 (2005), 2178 (2014), and other counterterrorism-related resolutions, and facilitate training [...]...
84. Popular Name of Acts Contents TERMINO The TERMINO (Columna B+C) is a U.S. federal law, passed by the United States Congress. The TERMINO was ... Read more...
85. Building Acts Building ActsBuilding Acts, also building codes, municipal and state laws regulating the construction of buildings and prescribing minimum requirements for fire protection, sanitation, and safety. Such laws are intended primarily to set standards for new construction but also to prevent the......
86. interpretation acts interpretation acts......
87. Legally Motivated Acts Spanish Translation of legally motivated actsThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to legally motivated acts and / or a definition of this topic: Actos Motivados (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
88. Combination Acts Combination acts in the International Trade Union Rights Area Definition of Combination acts provided by ITUC-CSI-IGB: Resources Trade Union Topics Trade Union Act Trades Union Congress (TUC) Trade Union Density Definition of Trade Union Socialist Coalition Socialist Party Legislative Power [...]...
89. Intentional Acts In the United States For information about Intentional acts in the context of international trade, click here...
90. Official Acts Official Acts, Subscriptions From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Official Acts, Subscriptions (1): The official acts of a minister coming in question incidentally, unless contrary to the statute, are as valid as the official acts of any other officer.190 A clergyman who [...]...
91. Juristic Acts Contents Juristic Acts Classification There is literary warrant for juristic acts. Among the places to look for works about this ... Read more...
92. Model Acts Model Acts (Law Materials) In this section, find out some resources in relation to Model Acts legal materials. Resources See Also Law Materials...
93. Hierarchy of Acts Hierarchy of Acts and Europe There is an entry on hierarchy of acts in the European legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Further Reading Entry "Hierarchy of Acts" in the work "A Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union from Aachen to Zollverein", by Rodney Leach [...]...
94. Recognition of Administrative Acts Recognition of Administrative Acts in Private International Law This section contain conflict of laws information and cross references related to recognition of administrative acts on some major countries and additional jurisdictions. It covers key issues involved when citizens face [...]...
95. Alien and Sedition Acts Description of Alien and Sedition Acts In this reference work, alien and sedition acts is a sort of the Legal History category. Resources See Also Legal History...
96. Bill of Lading Acts Resources See Also Harter Act...
97. Judiciary Acts Resources See Also Federal Judicial Code...
98. Judicial Acts Resources See Also Judiciary Acts...
99. Natural Death Acts Resources See Also Right to die laws Will (Living will)...
100. Civil Damage Acts Resources See Also Civil Damage Acts...
101. Civil Liability Acts Resources See Also Dram Shop Acts...
102. Uniform Laws and Model Acts Uniform Laws and Model Acts as Secondary Authority in Legal Research Features of Uniform Laws and Model Acts There is more information about this subjet related to the field of legal research in the legal encyclopedia.Research Using Uniform and Model Laws There is more information about this [...]...
103. Legal Acts of International Organizations Contents Legal Acts of International Organizations Case Law on the Legal Acts of International Organizations Main court decisions: Legal Consequences ... Read more...
104. Federal environmental and wildlife protection acts Contents US Federal environmental and wildlife protection acts Some environmental protection acts: Clean Air Act – to prevent the deterioration ... Read more...
105. Convention for the Supression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation 2 Contents Convention for the Supression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation   Article 7 The Contracting State ... Read more...
106. Convention for the Supression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation Contents Convention for the Supression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation   Article 1 1. Any person ... Read more...
107. Terrorism What is Terrorism? Government Definitions of Terrorism Introduction to Terrorism Legal statutes in most countries around the world regard terrorism as a crime. Yet there is considerable variation in how these laws define terrorism, even in countries whose laws derive from a common origin. [...]...
108. Terrorism Causes Causes of TerrorismIntroduction to Terrorism CausesTerrorism has occurred throughout history for a variety of reasons. Its causes can be historical, cultural, political, social, psychological, economic, or religious-or any combination of these. Some countries have proven to be part......
109. Argument Clergyman, Discipline, Tribunals, Testimony, Argument From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Clergyman, Discipline, Tribunals, Testimony, Argument (1): What a clergyman says in the administration of the discipline of the church or what is said in tribunals to enforce [...]...
110. Arbitral Award Confirmation Exception For Suits to Confirm an Arbitral Award in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Section 1605(a)(6) of the FSIA authorizes a suit to be brought "to confirm an award made pursuant to … [...]...
111. Roeder V Iran Roeder v Iran in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 15, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the lower court's ruling dismissing claims against Iran [...]...
112. Rux V Sudan Rux v Sudan in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On February 3, 2011, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of certain claims and [...]...
113. Terrorism and law. Bibliography Contents Terrorism and law. Bibliography Reference works Elizabeth Stubbins Bates, Terrorism and International Law : Accountability, Remedies, and Reform , ... Read more...
114. Counter-Terrorism Contents Counter-Terrorism Since September 11, 2001 “terrorism and counter-terrorism have become central topics of research across a multitude of disciplines, ... Read more...
115. Terrorism Definition Contents Terrorism Definition Introduction to the Problems of the Terrorism Definition There is “no internationally agreed upon definition of terrorism. ... Read more...
116. Early Terrorism Terrorism History: Early TerrorismIntroduction to Early TerrorismMore than 2,000 years ago the first known acts of what we now call terrorism were perpetrated by a radical offshoot of the Zealots, a Jewish sect active in Judea during the 1st century ad. The Zealots resisted the Rom......
117. Terrorism Attacks The Increasing Deadliness of Terrorist AttacksIntroduction to Terrorism AttacksAlthough the total number of terrorist incidents worldwide declined during the 1990s, the number of people killed in terrorist incidents increased. Thus, while terrorists may have become less active, the......
118. Terrorism Bombs Terrorist Attacks: Weapons of Terrorism BombsIntroduction to Terrorism BombsBombs can consist of commercially produced explosives such as black powder, TNT, or dynamite; military supplies such as plastic explosives; or commercially available materials made into homemade explosives,......
119. Terrorism Demands Demands of TerrorismIntroduction to Terrorism DemandsThe demands of terrorist groups have ranged from such grand schemes as the total remaking of society along ideological lines to far narrower goals such as the release of hostages for money or the publication of a tract stating th......
120. Terrorism Firearms Terrorist Attacks: Weapons of Terrorism FirearmsIntroduction to Terrorism FirearmsMany terrorists have favored firearms, including automatic weapons such as assault rifles, submachine guns, and pistols; revolvers; sawed-off shotguns; hunting rifles with sniper sights, especially fo......