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1. 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" [...]...
2. 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" [...]...
3. Change of Name Definition of Change of NameIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Change of Name : A natural person (i.e. a human being) may change his or her "surname simply by using a different name with sufficient consistency to become generally known by that name. A [...]...
4. Charitable Organizations Resources See Also Benevolent associations Benevolent corporation Charitable corporation Charitable foundation Charitable institution...
5. Special Committee on the Charter and on the Strengthening of the United Nations Embracing mainstream international law, this section on special committee on the charter and on the strengthening of the united nations explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "special committee on the charter and [...]...
6. Federation Of American Controlled Shipping An association of American firms that operate Liberian- and Panamanian-registered tankers, bulk carriers, and specialized vessels. Currently, federation member firms control over forty-three million deadweight tons of foreign shipping. In addition, federation members control approximately one-half t......
7. Crossed Check Crossed Check in International Trade Meaning of Crossed Check, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A check that bears on its face two parallel transverse lines and that cannot be 'presented for cash A bank that accepts the check may pay the proceeds only [...]...
8. 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 [...]...
9. Convention on the Rights of the Child Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The Third Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, establishing a complaint [...]...
10. Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System UN Agency...
11. Cashier's Check Summary of Cashier's Check A bank check, i.e., a check drawn by the bank on itself. It constitutes a primary bank obligation and is almost universally acceptable in business transactions.(Main Author: William J. Miller) Resources See Also Check...
12. Biological Weapons Proliferation Sanctions Chemical and Biological Weapons Proliferation Sanctions in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Chemical and Biological Weapons Proliferation Sanctions: On June 21, 2013, the State Department determined that lifting sanctions on five Chinese entities, imposed on [...]...
13. 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...
14. Charitable Contributions Resources See Also Charitable deduction Charitable organizations...
15. Sentence The Legal History of Sentence in Chinese LawThis section provides an overview of Sentence in Chinese Law ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Sentence in Chinese Law in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford [...]...
16. Charitable Gift Resources See Also Charitable deduction...
17. European Social Charter Embracing mainstream international law, this section on european social charter 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 Regional [...]...
18. Child Labour Embracing mainstream international law, this section on child labour explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "child labour" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, the [...]...
19. United Nations Conference on International Organization Embracing mainstream international law, this section on united nations conference on international organization explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united nations conference on international organization" [...]...
20. Charitable Purpose Resources See Also Charitable deduction Charitable use...
21. Charitable Use Resources See Also Charitable purpose...
22. Company Law The Legal History of Company Law This section provides an overview of Company Law Applied Company Law Contents of Applied Company Law Contents of this subject matter include: Introduction; Alternative Business Structures Characteristics of a Company Company's liability in Crime, Contract [...]...
23. North American Dredging Company V. Mexico North American Dredging Company v. Mexico Embracing mainstream international law, this section on north american dredging company v. mexico explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "north american dredging company [...]...
24. 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 [...]...
25. Certified Check A check that bears a stamp from the bank on which it is drawn certifying that the funds have been reserved for the drawee in a special account; in effect, the bank guarantees the availability of funds upon presentation of the check.......
26. Food And Agriculture Organization Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Introduction to Food and Agriculture Organization Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), specialized United Nations agency whose main goal is to eliminate hunger on a world scale. The organization's mandate is [...]...
27. International Trade Organization International Trade Organization (ITO) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of International Trade Organization (ITO): (Not to be confused with Multilateral Trade "Organization, Sec. I). An [...]...
28. 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 [...]...
29. United Nations Environment Programme UNEP – United Nations Environment Programme Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including United Nations Environment Programme , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including [...]...
30. Unesco Unesco Unesco, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Unesco, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization means: _s specialized agency of the United Nations, UNESCO contributes to the building of [...]...
31. Intergovernmental Organizations A list of some Intergovernmental Organizations is the following: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization ( CTBTO ) Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO ) Global Environment Facility ( GEF ) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) International Atomic [...]...
32. Energy Charter Treaty Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) This section provides an overview of energy charter treaty (ect) within the legal context of Energy Institutions in international economic law, with coverage of Architecture. Resources Further Reading Kaj Hobér, "Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)," Elgar [...]...
33. World Meteorological Organization WMO – World Meteorological Organization Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Meteorological Organization , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World [...]...
34. CSTO Definition of CSTO Within the context of international organizations, the following is a brief meaning of csto: Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is an intergovernmental military alliance which was signed on 15 May 1992. On 7 October 2002, the Presidents of Armenia, Belarus, [...]...
35. Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (Opcw) Organization For The Prohibition Of Chemical Weapons (Opcw) in 2016 In response to the growing concern about chemical weapons use by state and non-State actors, the OPCW continues to find ways to enhance its ability to provide support to Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) States Parties to [...]...
36. International law index U Contents International law index UConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries International law index U ... Read more...
37. Toxic Substances Testing requirements Regulation of hazardous chemical substances and mixtures Pre-manufacture notification and Consent Orders In the United States For information about Toxic Substances in the context of international trade, click here Exporting Developments relating to the environment [...]...
38. Postdated Check Postdated Check in International Trade Meaning of Postdated Check, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A check bearing a date that has not yet arrived. Such a check cannot be paid by a bank before the date shown and must be returned to the maker or to the [...]...
39. United Nations Children's Fund United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) The United Nations Children's Fund, abbreviated as UNICEF, is a United Nations (UN) agency that provides long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. Headquartered in New York City, UNICEF [...]...
40. Charter of the United Nations 3 Contents Charter of the United Nations ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries Charter of ... Read more...
41. Collective Security Collective Security, providing for the military defense by means of broad-based alliances among many nations who are pledged to help defend each other against aggressors. (1) Embracing mainstream international law, this section on collective security explores the context, history and effect of [...]...
42. African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights ContentsAfrican Charter on Human and Peoples’ RightAfrican Charter on Human and Peoples’Right and the Peaceful Settlement of DisputesGuide to the ... Read more...
43. Church The Legal History of Church and State in United States Law This section provides an overview of Church and State in United States Law Church, Religious Society From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Church, Religious Society (1): A church in one sense is more limited than a [...]...
44. 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 [...]...
45. Child Labor Law Most Popular Entries related to Child Labor Law Labor Law (in the World) Labor Law Outline (in the World) Labor Law Career (in the World) Labor Law Overtime (in the World) Child Labor Law (in the World) Labor Law Key Terms (in the World) Labor Law Glossary (in the World)...
46. 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 [...]...
47. Child Soldiers Child Soldiers in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Consistent with the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 ("CSPA"), Title IV of Public Law 110-457, the State Department's 2011 [...]...
48. Fao Fao Fao (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Fao means: is a food and agriculture organization, founded in 1945. Covers questions of food resources and agricultural development in order to improve the lives of the peoples of the world. Embracing mainstream international law, this [...]...
49. 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 [...]...
50. Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage 3 Contents Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and ... Read more...
51. Child Abuse Causes Child Abuse CausesMany people have difficulty understanding why any person would hurt a child. The public often assumes that people who abuse their children suffer from mental disorders, but fewer than 10 percent of abusers have mental illnesses. Most abusers love their children but tend to......
52. United Nations Industrial Development Organization Introduction to United Nations Industrial Development Organization United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), international agency established by the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) in 1966 to promote industrialization in developing nations. The organization offers [...]...
53. Check-off Check-off in the International Trade Union Rights Area Definition of Check-off provided by ITUC-CSI-IGB: A system where union dues and fees are automatically deducted by the employer from the workers' paychecks and then remitted to the respective union. Resources Trade Union Topics Trade [...]...
54. ECA Embracing mainstream international law, this section on eca explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
55. I.C.J. I.C.J. I.C.J. Embracing mainstream international law, this section on i.c.j. explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further [...]...
56. UNV Embracing mainstream international law, this section on unv explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
57. UPU Embracing mainstream international law, this section on upu explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
58. WMO Embracing mainstream international law, this section on wmo explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
59. Children Legitimacy of Children Introduction to Children Legitimacy of Children, being born of legally married parents." (1) The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and the Electronic Commerce The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act in the Online Business Law Children Reaching [...]...
60. Atlantic Charter Embracing mainstream international law, this section on atlantic charter explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "atlantic charter" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
61. Banjul Charter Embracing mainstream international law, this section on banjul charter explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "banjul charter" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, [...]...
62. Bogotá Charter Embracing mainstream international law, this section on bogotá charter explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "bogotá charter" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, [...]...
63. Nuremberg Charter Embracing mainstream international law, this section on nuremberg charter explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "nuremberg charter" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
64. Pacific Charter Embracing mainstream international law, this section on pacific charter explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "pacific charter" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
65. Convention on the Rights of the Child Part 2 Contents Convention on the Rights of the Child Part 221LAW JOURNAL / LAW REVIEW22LAW JOURNAL / LAW REVIEW23LAW JOURNAL / ... Read more...
66. Corporations The Legal History of Corporations in United States LawThis section provides an overview of Corporations in United States Law ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Corporations in United States Law in the Oxford International [...]...
67. Wipo Wipo Wipo in International Trade Meaning of Wipo, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The World Intellectual Property Organization is specialized agency of the United Nations system that seeks to promote international cooperation in the protection of [...]...
68. Participation by Honduras in the Oas Resumption of Participation by Honduras in the OAS in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, Honduras resumed participation as a member of the Organization of American States. see this world legal [...]...
69. Child Law Centers Children In relation to the international law practice and children in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Human Rights About this subject:Rights of the ChildNote: there is detailed information and resources under these topics during the year 2013, [...]...
70. ECLAC Embracing mainstream international law, this section on eclac explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
71. ECOSOC Embracing mainstream international law, this section on ecosoc explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
72. ESCWA Embracing mainstream international law, this section on escwa explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
73. IAEA Embracing mainstream international law, this section on iaea explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System UN Agency Resources Further Reading [...]...
74. IMCO Embracing mainstream international law, this section on imco explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System UN Agency Resources Further Reading [...]...
75. OHCHR Embracing mainstream international law, this section on ohchr explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
76. OPCW Embracing mainstream international law, this section on opcw explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
77. UNAIDS Embracing mainstream international law, this section on unaids explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
78. UNEP Embracing mainstream international law, this section on unep explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
79. UNFPA Embracing mainstream international law, this section on unfpa explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
80. UN-HABITAT Embracing mainstream international law, this section on un-habitat explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The [...]...
81. UNHCR Embracing mainstream international law, this section on unhcr explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
82. UNIDO Embracing mainstream international law, this section on unido explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
83. UNIFEM Embracing mainstream international law, this section on unifem explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
84. UNITAR Embracing mainstream international law, this section on unitar explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
85. UNRWA Embracing mainstream international law, this section on unrwa explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Organization United Nations United Nations System Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
86. Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism ContentsInter-American Convention Against TerrorismBackground: the Organization of American States and the Inter-American Committee Against TerrorismThe Inter-American Convention Against TerrorismIn relation ... Read more...
87. Civil Liberties The Legal History of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in United States Law This section provides an overview of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in United States Law Embracing mainstream international law, this section on civil liberties explores the context, history and effect of the area of [...]...
88. Chemical Analysis Resources See Also Chemical Armament Resources See Also e.g., Blood test evidence Breathalyzer test DNA identification Intoxilyzer Intoximeter...
89. Chemical Industry Resources See Also Industry Industrial Unionism Labor Law Industrial Disputes Business Law Resources See Also Chemical Armament...
90. Chemical Worker Resources See Also Chemical Armament...
91. Chemist Resources See Also Chemical Armament...
92. Charter of the United Nations 2 Contents Charter of the United Nations ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries Charter of ... Read more...
93. Charter of the United Nations 8 Contents Charter of the United Nations ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries Charter of ... Read more...
94. Charter of the Organization of American States 3 Contents Charter of the Organization of American States ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries ... Read more...
95. Charter of the Organization of American States 4 Contents Charter of the Organization of American States ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries ... Read more...
96. Charter of the United Nations ContentsCharter of the United NationsIntroduction and PreambleIntroductory notePreambleConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries Charter ... Read more...
97. Chriminal law and ethics ContentsEthics and Criminal Law Further reading:ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries Ethics and Criminal ... Read more...
98. Chemicals Globally Harmonized System Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products, and communicates health and safety information on labels and safety data sheets). The two major elements of GHS are: [...]...
99. Charter of the United Nations 7 Contents Charter of the United Nations ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries Charter of ... Read more...
100. Charter of the Organization of American States ContentsCharter of the Organization of American StatesConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries Charter of ... Read more...
101. Charter of the Organization of American States 5 Contents Charter of the Organization of American States ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries ... Read more...
102. American Organizations ContentsAmerican OrganizationsAmerican Organizations Web ResourcesCharter of the Organization of American StatesConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in ... Read more...
103. CHLexML ContentsCHLexMLFeaturesWeaknessesReviewResourcesNotes and ReferencesSee AlsoFurther Reading CHLexML “CHLexML is a XML schema developed by the SVRI. This XML schema expressly addresses ... Read more...
104. Characteristics of Civil Law ContentsCharacteristics of Civil LawMore about Civil LawHistorical DevelopmentGeographic ExpansionSee Also Characteristics of Civil Law The most obvious feature of a ... Read more...
105. Charitable Trusts ContentsCharitable TrustsAdministration of Charitable TrustsCharitable Trusts in New ZealandSee Also Charitable Trusts Administration of Charitable Trusts Charitable Trusts in New ... Read more...
106. Check Rate The rate of exchange applicable to bankers' checks. This rate is lower than the cable rate but higher than the rate applicable to time bills of exchange, owing to the time value of money.......
107. Checker An employee of a steamship line or stevedoring firm responsible for the examination of cargo delivered to the pier for onward transport. Routinely, the checker ascertains the count and condition of the goods so delivered and issues a receipt for same, noting the date and time of delivery.......
108. Chicken War A protracted dispute between the United States and the European Economic Community arising from the adoption of Europe's COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY (read this and related legal terms for further details) on chicken i......
109. Child Abuse Effects Child Abuse Effects on ChildrenThe consequences of child abuse and neglect can be devastating and far-reaching. Physical injuries can range from bruises, scrapes, and burns to brain damage, permanent disabilities, and death. The psychological effects of abuse and neglect can last a lifetime......
110. Child Abuse Prevalence Child Abuse PrevalenceAccording to the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, in 1997 about 3 million children in the United States were reported as abused or neglected to government agencies that investigate child abuse. Investigators substantiated abuse or neglect for nearly 1 millio......
111. Child Abuse Reporting Child Abuse Producting ChildrenSince the 1960s efforts to ensure that abused children are identified have increased greatly in the United States. From 1962 to 1967 all 50 states and the District of Columbia enacted laws that required professionals in law enforcement, medicine, education, an......
112. Child Abuse Types Child Abuse TypesThere are several different types of child abuse, and some children experience more than one form. Physical abuse includes deliberate acts of violence that injure or even kill a child. Unexplained bruises, broken bones, or burn marks on a child may be signs of physical abus......
113. 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 [...]...
114. Checks And Balances In The World Checks and Balances in Other Countries (Non-US)Note: For information about the U.S. Checks and Balances Doctrine click hereIn the 18th and 19th centuries many European countries replaced monarchal rule with democracy. This mea......
115. Chief Justice Chief JusticeChief Justice, in the United States judicial system, title of the presiding justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and of the presiding justices of the highest tribunals in most of the states. The chief justice of the United States is the highest judicial officer of ......
116. Child Abduction In the Convention relating to the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction "Abduction" as used in the Convention title is not intended in a criminal sense. That term is shorthand for the phrase "wrongful removal or retention" which appears throughout the text, [...]...
117. Child Custody Protect Your Child and Child Custody Child Custody, Sexual Behaviour and the Law Child Custody See Also Child Support; Divorce Further Reading Child Custody in the Encyclopedia of Sexual Behavior and the Law Resources See Also Marriage Family Alimony...
118. Chambers Citation Notes The International Criminal Court has three types of chambers: Pre-Trial Chambers, Trial Chambers and Appeals Chambers. Other international criminal tribunals and courts often have one or several Trial Chambers and an Appeals Chamber. Such chambers are typi......
119. Charter Of Economic Rights And Duties Of States Charter Of Economic Rights And Duties Of States Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG [...]...
120. Chinese Law History of Chinese Law See the main entry for information about the legal developments in the Shang Dynasty, Western Chou Dynasty, Eastern Chou, Spring and Autumn, Eastern Chou, Warring States, and Qin State and Empire, Han Empire, Three Kingdoms, Chin, and Southern Dynasties, The Northern [...]...