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1. Economic Rights and Duties of States Embracing mainstream international law, this section on economic rights and duties of states explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "states, economic rights and duties of" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic [...]...
2. United Nations Charter Definition of United Nations Charter Within the context of international human rights, the following is a brief meaning of united nations charter: Initial document of the UN setting forth its goals, functions, and responsibilities; adopted in San Francisco in 1945. Resources See Also Human Rights...
3. United Nations Economic and Social Council (ecosoc) United Nations Economic and Social Council (ecosoc) (in the Human Development Area) In this context, United Nations Economic and Social Council (ecosoc) means: of the United Nations constitutes one of the six (one is not active at the moment) principal organs of the United Nations and it is [...]...
4. Rights and Duties of States Embracing mainstream international law, this section on rights and duties of states explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "rights and duties of states" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
5. Human Rights Law In relation to Inter-American Treaties, Conventions and Agreements adopted within the framework of the OAS The Organization of American States (a list of Members of the Organization of American States is here) adopted the following international instruments regarding General Human Rights: [...]...
6. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, abbreviated as UNECE, is one of five regional commissions of the United Nations. UNECE was set up in 1947 to promote pan-European economic integration. To do so, it groups 56 countries [...]...
7. United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System...
8. United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System...
9. United Nations Economic and Social Council Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System...
10. Economic Development Economic Development of Society (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Economic Development of Society means: is a multidimensional process, covering economic growth, structural changes in economy, improvement of conditions and quality of life. Legal Issues in the Third World’s [...]...
11. Inter-american Commission on Human Rights Candidates Election of U.S. Candidate to the Inter-american Commission on Human Rights in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Election of U.S. Candidate to the Inter-american Commission on Human Rights: On February 21, 2013, the State Department announced the candidacy of [...]...
12. Economic And Social Council Of The United Nations Economic and Social Council of the United Nations OutlineECOSOC is one of the major organs of the UN, consisting of 54 members. Its main function is to develop and coordinate social and economic policies of UN members. There are five regional commissions under ECOSOC: the Economic Commissio......
13. American Convention on Human Rights 5 Contents American Convention on Human Rights   PART II. MEANS OF PROTECTION CHAPTER VI. COMPETENT ORGANS Article 33. The following ... Read more...
14. American Convention on Human Rights 4 Contents American Convention on Human Rights   Article 25. RIGHT TO JUDICIAL PROTECTION. 1. Everyone has the right to simple ... Read more...
15. United Nations Economic and Social Development Functions of the UN: Economic and Social DevelopmentIntroduction to United Nations Economic and Social DevelopmentThe second major function of the UN is to promote economic and social development worldwide. The UN engages in a myriad of activities and sponsors a large number of age......
16. United Nations Human Rights Council The United Nations Human Rights Council Name The United Nations Human Rights Council is the standarized name of one of the International Courts and Tribunals (see the entries in this legal Encyclopedia about court rules and procedural law for more information on some aspects of the United [...]...
17. United Dredging Company (united States) V. United Mexican States United Dredging Company (united States) v. United Mexican States Embracing mainstream international law, this section on united dredging company (united states) v. united mexican states explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The [...]...
18. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System...
19. UN The United Nations, abbreviated as UN, was established on 24 October 1945 by 51 countries committed to preserving peace through international co-operation and collective security. Today, there are 193 member states, or nearly every country in the world When countries join the United Nations [...]...
20. Social Rights In relation to the social rights and constitutional law, David Landau[1] made the following observation: Social rights are the rights of people to achieve their basic human needs. In domestic constitutional orders, common social rights include the right to healthcare (right to health), [...]...
21. International Bill of Human Rights Definition of International Bill of Human Rights Within the context of international human rights, the following is a brief meaning of international bill of human rights: The combination of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Covenant on Civil and Political [...]...
22. United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System...
23. United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System...
24. Member States Definition of Member States Within the context of international human rights, the following is a brief meaning of member states: Countries that are members of the United Nations. Resources See Also Human Rights...
25. European Energy Charter 3 Contents European Energy Charter   ARTICLE 35 SECRETARIAT (1) In carrying out its duties, the Charter Conference shall have a ... Read more...
26. Social Charter Social Charter and Europe There is an entry on social charter in the European legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Further Reading Entry "Social Charter" in the work "A Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union from Aachen to Zollverein", by Rodney Leach (Profile Books; [...]...
27. Rights of Women This section provides an overview of rights of women within the legal context of International Economic Law and Human Rights in international economic law (Cross-Cutting Challenges). Resources Further Reading Barnali Choudhury, "Rights of Women," Elgar Encyclopedia of International [...]...
28. Duties on Imports Duties On Exports or Imports in U.S. Constitutional Law A list of entries related to Duties On Exports or Imports may be found, under the Duties On Exports or Imports subject group, in the United States constitutional law platform of the American legal encyclopedia....
29. Human Rights Community Definition of Human Rights Community Within the context of international human rights, the following is a brief meaning of human rights community: A community based on human rights, where respect for the fundamental dignity of each individual is recognized as essential to the functioning and [...]...
30. American Convention on Human Rights 1969 Embracing mainstream international law, this section on american convention on human rights 1969 explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "american convention on human rights 1969" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
31. International Economic Institutions Institutions Related to International Economic Law In international economic law, institutions related to international economic law includes the following legal areas, with coverage in this world legal encyclopedia: li> International Labour Organization (ILO) Food and Agriculture Organization [...]...
32. Inter-american Human Rights System Resolution on Strengthening the Inter-american Human Rights System in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Resolution on Strengthening the Inter-american Human Rights System: At its 44th special session in March 2013, the OAS General Assembly adopted a [...]...
33. European Energy Charter   PART I DEFINITIONS AND PURPOSE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS As used in this Treaty: (1) "Charter"means the European Energy Charter adopted in the Concluding Document of the Hague Conference on the European Energy Charter signed at The Hague on 17 December 1991; signature of the [...]...
34. European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages Contents European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages   Part I General provisions Article 1 Definitions For the purposes of ... Read more...
35. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights See also: Human Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Treaty, Legislation International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Optional Protocol 1 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) ...
36. United Nations and Economic Development Functions of the UN: Economic and Social Development Economic DevelopmentIntroduction to United Nations and Economic DevelopmentThe UN operates under the principle that promoting economic and social development will help bring about lasting world peace. The organization's chart......
37. Vested Rights Control, Secede, Vested Rights From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Control, Secede, Vested Rights (1): The officers of a church corporation have control of the business management for all civil purposes, excepting as otherwise provided by the articles of organization, [...]...
38. Convention on the Political Rights of Women   Article I Women shall be entitled to vote in all elections on equal terms with men without any discrimination. Article II Women shall be eligible for election to all publicly elected bodies, established by national law, on equal terms with men, without any discrimination. Article III [...]...
39. Refugee Rights Refugee International AIDIntroduction to Refugee RightsUntil the early 20th century, refugees, who depended for survival on aid from private groups, lacked both legal rights and protection. Since the end of World War I, various international organizations have been created to prote......
40. Convention on the Rights of the Child 5 Contents Convention on the Rights of the Child   Article 29 1. States Parties agree that the Education of the ... Read more...
41. Charter on Fundamental Rights of the European Union Embracing mainstream international law, this section on charter on fundamental rights of the european union explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "fundamental rights of the european union, charter on" in the [...]...
42. Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organizations 9 Contents Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organizations   SECTION 4. PROCEDURE Article 65 Procedure ... Read more...
43. Human Rights Committee Part 5 Contents Human Rights Committee Part 5   42 The ‘delicate plant’ of free speech needs water: Coleman v Australia John ... Read more...
44. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 7 Contents International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights   Article 43 The members of the Committee, and of the ad ... Read more...
45. Convention on the Rights of the Child 1990 Signification of Convention on the Rights of The Child 1990 (CRC) A multilateral agreement recognising the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of children. It was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 20 November 1989 and entered into force on 2 September 1990, ...
46. 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 [...]...
47. Charter of the Organization of American States 2 Contents Charter of the Organization of American States   Chapter V PACIFIC Settlement of Disputes Article 24 International disputes between ... Read more...
48. Charter of the Organization of American States 3 Contents Charter of the Organization of American States   Article 42 The Member States recognize that integration of the developing ... Read more...
49. Charter of the Organization of American States 4 Contents Charter of the Organization of American States   Part Two Chapter VIII THE ORGANS Article 53 The Organization of ... Read more...
50. Charter of the Organization of American States 6 Contents Charter of the Organization of American States   Chapter XIII THE INTER-AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT Article 93 The ... Read more...
51. Charter of the Organization of American States 7 Contents Charter of the Organization of American States   Chapter XVI THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT Article 107 The General Secretariat is ... Read more...
52. Charter of Fundamental Rights Charter of Fundamental Rights and the Treaties of the European Union Description of Charter of Fundamental Rights provided by the European Union Commission: Following the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in December 1998, the Cologne European Council (3 and 4 June [...]...
53. Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the African Child Embracing mainstream international law, this section on charter on the rights and welfare of the african child explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "charter on the rights and welfare of the african child" [...]...
54. Convention (XIII) Concerning the Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers in Naval War Contents Convention (XIII) Concerning the Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers in Naval War   Article 1. Belligerents are bound ... Read more...
55. Convention (XIII) Concerning the Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers in Naval War 2 Contents Convention (XIII) Concerning the Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers in Naval War   Art. 21. A prize may ... Read more...
56. Charter of the Organization of American States Contents Charter of the Organization of American States Chapter III MEMBERS Article 4 All American States that ratify the present ... Read more...
57. Charter of the Organization of American States 5 Contents Charter of the Organization of American States   Chapter XI THE COUNCILS OF THE ORGANIZATION Common Provisions Article 70 ... Read more...
58. Convention (V) Respecting the Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers and Persons in Case of War on Land Contents Convention (V) Respecting the Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers and Persons in Case of War on Land   ... Read more...
59. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights   PART I Article 1. 1. All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development. 2. All peoples [...]...
60. Theories of Tort Law: Justice, Rights, and Duties Main source: Coleman, Jules and Mendlow, Gabriel, “Theories of Tort Law “, The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2010 Edition), ... Read more...
61. African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights Contents African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Right African Charter on Human and Peoples’Right and the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes ... Read more...
62. Economic Community of Central African States Economic Community of Central African States or Communaute Economique des Etats de I' Afrique Centrale (CEEAC) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Economic Community of Central African [...]...
63. African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child Embracing mainstream international law, this section on african charter on the rights and welfare of the child explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "african charter on the rights and welfare of the child" [...]...
64. Economic Rights 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"): On March 24, 2011, Michael H. Posner, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, [...]...
65. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 2 Contents International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights   Article 9. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize ... Read more...
66. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 3 Contents International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights   PART IV Article 16. 1. The States Parties to the ... Read more...
67. International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Part 1 Contents International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Part 1   1 THE UNITED STATES’ FAILURE TO RATIFY THE ... Read more...
68. International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Part 2 Contents International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Part 2   12 Mental health and human rights: The role ... Read more...
69. Arab Charter on Human Rights Embracing mainstream international law, this section on arab charter on human rights explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "arab charter on human rights" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
70. Economic Community of West African States Economic Community Of West African States Summary of Economic Community Of West African States An organization of sixteen West African states committed to the elimination of trade barriers among the member states and the promotion of economic development in the region. Formed at Lagos, [...]...
71. Economic Community Of The West African States Economic Community of the West African States OutlineThe community was meant to be a customs union and was based on a treaty signed in 1975. Its membership consists of the Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Upper Volta, Benin, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Togo......
72. Economic Court of the Commonwealth of Independent States The Economic Court of the Commonwealth of Independent States Name The Economic Court of the Commonwealth of Independent States is the standarized name of one of the International Courts and Tribunals (see the entries in this legal Encyclopedia about court rules and procedural law for more [...]...
73. African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights Embracing mainstream international law, this section on african charter on human and peoples' rights explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "african charter on human and peoples' rights" in the Parry [...]...
74. Economic And Social Council Introduction to Economic and Social Council Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, composed of representatives of 54 countries. Each year 18 members are elected by the UN General Assembly for 3-year terms. ECOSOC's early activities were [...]...
75. Charter Amendment Embracing mainstream international law, this section on charter amendment explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "charter amendment" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
76. Charter of Paris for New Europe Embracing mainstream international law, this section on charter of paris for new europe explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "new europe, charter of paris for" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic [...]...
77. Commission on Human Rights Introduction to the Commission on Human Rights The Commission on Human Rights is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council. The Charter of the United Nations specifies that the Council “shall set up Commissions in the economic and social field and for the promotion of human [...]...
78. Economic Commissions Regional Economic CommissionsFurther ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Economic Commissions, H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including Economic Commissions, Boczek, Boleslaw Adam [...]...
79. States' Rights Concept of States' Rights Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Constitution Federalism...
80. International Economic Relations International Economic Relations and New International Economic Order Further ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including International Economic Relations, H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary [...]...
81. Countervailing Duties Summary of Countervailing Duties Special duties, over and above ordinary duties, imposed upon imported merchandise to counteract the economic advantage provided to the foreign supplier by his government in the form of export subsidies. The object of countervailing duties is to protect [...]...
82. Corporate Duties Duties of Majority Shareholders, Directors and Officers: Main Elements The coverage of Duties of Majority Shareholders, Directors and Officers includes the following element(s): Majority Shareholders For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See [...]...
83. Customs Duties Resources See Also Customs Tariff...
84. Charter Party A maritime contract for the lease of all or part of a ship for a period of time or for a voyage or voyages. The expression is derived from the Latin carta partida, meaning "divided document," because the charter agreement was written twice on one sheet of paper, which was then cut or [...]...
85. Charter Charter, document conferring rights or privileges on an individual or a group of people. The term originally applied to a written conveyance of land titles, often between private parties. In this sense the word now used is deed. The term charter is used to describe a grant of land or special [...]...
86. Charter of Paris Charter of Paris and Europe There is an entry on charter of paris in the European legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Further Reading Entry "Charter of Paris" in the work "A Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union from Aachen to Zollverein", by Rodney Leach (Profile [...]...
87. Charter of the United Nations 2 Contents Charter of the United Nations     CHAPTER I PURPOSES AND PRINCIPLES Article 1 The Purposes of the United ... Read more...
88. Charter of the United Nations 4 Contents Charter of the United Nations   CHAPTER VI PACIFIC Settlement of Disputes Article 33 1. The parties to any ... Read more...
89. Charter of the United Nations 5 Contents Charter of the United Nations   CHAPTER VIII REGIONAL ARRANGEMENTS Article 52 1. Nothing in the present Charter precludes ... Read more...
90. Charter of the United Nations 6 Contents Charter of the United Nations   CHAPTER XI DECLARATION REGARDING NON-SELF-GOVERNING TERRITORIES Article 73 Members of the United Nations ... Read more...
91. Charter of the United Nations 8 Contents Charter of the United Nations   CHAPTER XVI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Article 102 1. Every treaty and every international agreement ... Read more...
92. Charter of the United Nations Contents Charter of the United Nations Introduction and Preamble Introductory note The Charter of the United Nations was signed on ... Read more...
93. Charter of the United Nations 7 Contents Charter of the United Nations   CHAPTER XIII THE TRUSTEESHIP COUNCIL Composition Article 86 1. The Trusteeship Council shall ... Read more...
94. Human Rights Introduction to Human Rights "Since World War II international law has become increasingly concerned with the protection of human rights. It has provided improved procedures for that purpose within the UN. This new emphasis has also been manifested in the adoption by the UN of the [...]...
95. Human Rights Committee Human Rights Committee Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Human Rights Committee , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including Human Rights Committee , Boczek, Boleslaw [...]...
96. United Nations High Commissioner For Human Rights United Nations High Commissioner For Human Rights (OHCHR) As the 2005 OHCHR Plan of Action emphasizes, strengthening the rule of law has long been a principal focus of OHCHR. Based on international human rights, humanitarian and criminal law standards, a set of justice sector tools and [...]...
97. MPEPIL: Statehood, jurisdiction of states, organs of states Contents MPEPIL: Statehood, jurisdiction of states, organs of states   Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law (MPEPIL) list of ... Read more...
98. International Economic Law Legal Issues International economic law is more likely to fall under the rubric of public international law, as it deals with international economic relationships between states. See, for example, Petersmann, 'International Economic Theory and International Economic Law: On the Tasks of a [...]...
99. CIS Economic Union CIS Economic Union in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of CIS Economic Union: A prospective customs union among most members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, intended to restore economic [...]...
100. Economic Sanctions UN Sanctions against Iran Note: for more information, click here. United Nations Sanctions against Iran by Title, Description and Date: UN Security Council Resolution 1696: Resolution expressing the Security Council's concern about the direction of Iran's nuclear program. (July 31, [...]...
101. Economic Growth Futureless Economic Growth (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Futureless Economic Growth means: Futureless growth that is accompanied by a waste of economic and natural resources needed to sustain life for future generations. Ruthless Economic Growth (in the Human Development [...]...
102. Exclusive Economic Zone Background By Tatjana Rosen Historical Background The expressions “patrimonial sea”, “economic zone” or “exclusive economic zone” were first used in the early 1970s in regional meetings and organizations in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and [...]...
103. European Economic Community Summary of European Economic Community One of the three components of the European Communities. In March 1957, the members of the European Coal and Steel Community (France, Federal Republic of Germany, Italy, and the Benelux countries) expanded the sphere of economic cooperation through the [...]...
104. New International Economic Order Summary of New International Economic Order A scheme for the restructuring of the world's economy to permit greater participation by and benefit to developing nations. The "new order"is not a specific program, per se, but a declaration of principles and an agenda of topics for [...]...
105. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Organization For Economic Cooperation And Development (OECD) Summary of Organization For Economic Cooperation And Development An association of industrial countries formed in 1961 to promote the economic well-being of its member countries while contributing to the development of the world [...]...
106. Organization For European Economic Cooperation Organization For European Economic Cooperation Summary of Organization For European Economic Cooperation A post-World War II organization established to coordinate the reconstruction of Europe. The OEEC arose in response to an Anglo-French declaration in 1947 calling for European [...]...
107. Latin American Economic System Latin American Economic System Outline SELA was established in 1975 for Latin American states only. It is a permanent advisory organization for promoting cooperation between members or between members and non-members. Due to the nature of the organization, it only plays a role at policy level, [...]...
108. Economic Community of West Africa Contents Economic Community of West Africa Economic Community of West Africa and the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes As to disputes ... Read more...
109. Representation Of States Membership and Representation of States in the United NationsFurther ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Representation of States , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including [...]...
110. European Economic Area European Economic Area and the Treaties of the European Union Description of European Economic Area provided by the European Union Commission: Agreement Between the Community, and three Member States of the European Free Trade Area (EFTA)(not Switzerland) entered into force on 1 January 2004 [...]...
111. Centre for Economic Performance Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Centre for Economic Performance (CEP): A British research institute funded by the government as well as by [...]...
112. Centre for Economic Policy Research Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR): A British research institute specializing in international trade and [...]...
113. Council for Mutual Economic Assistance Embracing mainstream international law, this section on council for mutual economic assistance explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization [...]...
114. Convention on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Contents Convention on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development   Article 1 The aims of the Organisation for Economic ... Read more...
115. Convention on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2 Contents Convention on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development   Article 1 The aims of the Organisation for Economic ... Read more...
116. Antidumping Duties Summary of Antidumping Duties An additional duty, over and above ordinary duties, imposed upon imported merchandise sold at less than fair value when such imports are found injurious to domestic industry. See DUMPING.(Main Author: William J. Miller) New Request For Consultations: [...]...
117. Marking Duties A special duty, in addition to ordinary duties, imposed upon merchandise not properly marked so as to indicate to the ultimate purchaser the country of origin. Section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, requires that the country-of-origin marking be legible, indelible, and permanent. [...]...
118. Preferential Duties Especially low rates of duty granted by members of a political system to one another, or by a mother country to her colonial possessions.......
119. Central African Customs and Economic Union Central African Customs And Economic Union Central African Customs and Economic Union Outline The Central African Customs and Economic Union (CACEU or UDEAC: Union Douanier et Economique de l'Afrique Centrale) The union came into existence in 1966 pursuant to a treaty signed in 1964 by [...]...
120. League of Arab States League of Arab States and the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes in dispute settlement Based on the Handbook on Peaceful Settlement of Disputes between States (1992, United Nations): Article 5 of the League Pact provides for an arbitral role for the Council of the League, which is composed of [...]...