Gudmundur Alfredsson Concept of Foreign Aid An introductory definition of Foreign Aid is provided here: Donations of money, goods, or services from one nation to another. Such donations can be made for a humanitarian, altruistic purpose, or to advance the national interests of the giving nation. While in total […]
Corruption Definition Corruption, wrongdoing by those in a special position of trust. The term is commonly applied to self-benefiting conduct by public officials and others dedicated to public service. (1) Corruption is not a technical term; it is not considered a criminal offence in most […]
Concept of Oecd An introductory definition of Oecd is provided here: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, organization of 29 industrialized countries OECD The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, abbreviated as OECD and based in Paris (FR), is an […]
Concept of Biodiversity An introductory definition of Biodiversity is provided here: two kinds: species and genetic diversity, species diversity refers to the differences between species, while genetic diversity refers to differences within species Biodiversity (in the Human Development Area) […]
Demography (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Demography means: science that studies the patterns of its population and development in the socio-historical implications; description of statistical data on age and sex composition of the population of the Earth, its regions and […]
Concept of Interest Group Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Political Participation Interest Groups Lobbying Resources See Also Government Government Contract Local Government Public Administration Administrative Law […]
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations The 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations outlines the rules of diplomatic law for the exchange and treatment of envoys between states. It has become an almost universally adopted Convention with 179 states party to it. The Vienna Convention […]
Labour Force (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Labour Force means: _ll people employed (including people above a specified age who, during the reference period, were in paid employment, at work, self-employed or with a job but not at work) and unemployed (including people above […]
Climate Change in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): For discussion of issues relating to climate change generally, see information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration in this legal […]
Concept of District Court Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Judiciary
References See Also Contracts Resources See Also Contracts
Concept of Structural injustice Structural injustice may be defined as: The violence and harm that result from the political, economic, cultural, military, and other structures of society that have developed historically and are arranged in ways that enable some people to have vastly more […]
Concept of Media Effects Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Ideology Public Opinion Media
Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In October 2011, the United States presented an intervention at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee […]
Congressional Regulation of Commerce as Traffic in U.S. Constitutional Law A list of entries related to Congressional Regulation of Commerce as Traffic may be found, under the Congressional Regulation of Commerce as Traffic subject group, in the United States constitutional law platform of the […]
Concept of Pro Tempore Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Congress
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 […]
Impeachment in U.S. Constitutional Law A list of entries related to Impeachment may be found, under the Impeachment subject group, in the United States constitutional law platform of the American legal encyclopedia. Concept of Impeachment Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in […]
Civilization (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Civilization means: broad term characterizing particularities and levels of development in a society. It includes culture, religion, and the character of social and economic relations. Accordingly, civilizations differs by applied […]
Concept of Direct Lobbying Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Political Participation Interest Groups Lobbying
Nature and Geographic Scope of Conflict With Al-qaida in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On September 16, 2011, John O. Brennan, Assistant to the President of the United States for Homeland Security […]
Concept of News Conference Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Ideology Public Opinion Media
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 … […]
Concept of Fixed Exchange Rate An introductory definition of Fixed Exchange Rate is provided here: the rate of exchange of a currency or currency is set by agreement between governments or by government policy (see also gold standard) Resources See Also Foregin Policy Foreign Affairs
Indulgences (Canon Law) (Law Materials) In this section, find out some resources in relation to Indulgences (Canon Law) legal materials. Resources See Also Law Materials
Economic Rights, Social Rights, Cultural Rights in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Our government's commitment to provide for the basic social and economic needs of the U.S. people is clear, and […]
In re Refined Petroleum Products Antitrust Litigation in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On February 8, 2011, the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment in an opinion that accepted […]
Informed Consent Explained References See Also Tort (in international or comparative law) Product Liability (in international or comparative law) References See Also Tort Product Liability Free, Prior and Informed Consent In relation to the international law practice and Free, Prior […]
Comparative Tort Law General Clause versus Variety of Individual Torts
Scope of Protection
Judicial Department in U.S. Constitutional Law A list of entries related to Judicial Department may be found, under the Judicial Department subject group, in the United States constitutional law platform of the American legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Judicial branch
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 […]
Concept of Regressive Taxation Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Political Economy Public Policy
"Trial by a Judge Upholds Respect for the Law" Explained in the United States of America (In the U.S. law) References See Also Jury System (in United States law) Judge (in international or comparative law) Jury (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Jury […]
United States Response to Requests For Documents by Radovan Karadzic in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): 6. A party seeking an order under Rule 54 bis must satisfy a number of general requirements […]
Status of the Jury Trial Explained in the United States of America (In the U.S. law) References See Also Jury System (in United States law) Jury Trial (in United States law) Resources See Also Jury System Jury Trial
Concept of Yellow Dog Democrat Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Political Parties
Concept of Executive Privilege Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Presidency Executive Power
United States—measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing, and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products (ds381) in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Mexico requested consultations in 2008 regarding […]
Asylum and Refugee Status and Related Issues in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Section 244A of the Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA"), as amended, 8 U.S.C. § 1254a, authorizes […]
Methods and Techniques of Interpretation of Code Articles Codification: Interpretation and Reasoning Note: there is an entry about the subject of this section in this legal Encyclopedia. Methods and Techniques/Means/Tools of Interpretation There is more general information about this topi […]
Concept of Brundtland Commission Report An introductory definition of Brundtland Commission Report is provided here: published 1987, commissioned 1983 with Gro Harlem Brundtland, Prime Minister of Norway, as commissioner, mandate was to look into the alarming rate at which environmental […]
Holocaust Victims of Bank Theft v Magyar Nemzeti Bank in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On February 18, 2011, the United States filed a statement of interest in a case in federal district court in […]
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 […]
Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Human Rights Abusers in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On August 4, 2011, President Barack Obama issued Presidential Proclamation 8697, […]
Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Mao Zedong: Communist revolutionary who founded the PRC and ruled it as paramount leader until his death. Mao solidified single-party rule and initiated a number of controversial policies like the Great Leap […]
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, […]
International Criminal Tribunal For Rwanda in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 24, 2011 the ICTR handed down several convictions, including one against the former Minister of Women's […]
Dispute Brought by the United States Against the European Union: Subsidies on Large Civil Aircraft (ds316) in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): (2) Dispute brought by the United States against the […]
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 […]
Article 1 All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. Article 2 Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without […]