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1. Urban Population Urban Population (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Urban Population means: refers to the de facto population living in areas classified as urban according to the criteria used by each area or country. Data refer to 1 July of the year indicated. See Population, total. Resources [...]...
2. Urban Planning Literature Review on Urban Planning and Ethics In the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, [1] Carlos Nunes Silva offers the following summary about the topic of Urban Planning and Ethics: Urban and regional planning faces complex ethical dilemmas related to public [...]...
3. Urban Area Resources See Also Urban Issues Urban Planning Urbanization Zoning Law...
4. Urban Development Resources See Also Urban Issues Urban Planning Urbanization Zoning Law...
5. Urban Sociology Resources See Also Urban Issues Urban Planning Urbanization Zoning Law...
6. Urban Traffic Resources See Also Urban Issues Urban Planning Urbanization Zoning Law...
7. Urban Transport Resources See Also Urban Issues Urban Planning Urbanization Zoning Law Transport...
8. URBAN Resources See Also Population Population Group Ethnic Group Minority Group...
9. Urban Growth Determination of Urban Growth by the Night-time Images, the Law and other Social Sciences Urbanization in Turkey and in the world continues is increased especially in the last 30 years. Therefore, urban areas having a dynamic structure should be regularly monitored and the urban region should [...]...
10. Urban Renewal Resources See Also Urban Issues Urban Planning Urbanization Zoning Law...
11. 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 [...]...
12. United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugee Contents United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugee (1951) See also Refugee & Asylum Law , Convention Against ... Read more...
13. Convention on Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel Embracing mainstream international law, this section on convention on safety of united nations and associated personnel explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "safety of united nations and associated personnel, [...]...
14. Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel Embracing mainstream international law, this section on convention on the safety of united nations and associated personnel explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united nations and associated personnel, [...]...
15. Immunities of the United Nations Applicability of Article Vi, Section 22, of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations Embracing mainstream international law, this section on applicability of article vi, section 22, of the convention on the privileges and immunities of the united nations explores [...]...
16. Inhuman Punishment Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in 2013 (Continuation) United States views on international law [1] in relation to Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment: 6. In the spirit of cooperation, the United States has provided [...]...
17. Aerial Incident At Lockerbie Questions of Interpretation and Application of the 1971 Montreal Convention Arising From the Aerial Incident at Lockerbie (libyan Arab Jamahiriya v. United States and Libyan Arab Jamahiriya v. United Kingdom) Embracing mainstream international law, this section on questions of interpretation [...]...
18. Asylum Law Contents Refugee & Asylum Law See also Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment , ... Read more...
19. 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 [...]...
20. League of Nations conventions Contents League of Nations conventions International Convention Concerning the use of Broadcasting in the Cause of Peace 23.9.1936 International Convention ... Read more...
21. United Nations Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees Contents United Nations Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees See also Refugee & Asylum Law , Convention Against Torture ... Read more...
22. Population Medium-variant Population Projection (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Medium-variant Population Projection means: _opulation projections by the United Nations Population Fund assuming medium-fertility path, normal mortality and normal international migration. Each assumption [...]...
23. United Nations Convention On The Recognition And Enforcement Of Arbitral Awards United Nations Convention On The Recognition And Enforcement Of Arbitral Awards. ......
24. Key topics in the U.S. constitution with the word "United States" Contents List of Key topics in the United States constitution with the word “United States”in the topic This list includes ... Read more...
25. Growth Pole Resources See Also Urban Issues Urban Planning Urbanization Zoning Law...
26. Human Settlement Resources See Also Urban Issues Urban Planning Urbanization Zoning Law...
27. New Town Resources See Also Urban Issues Urban Planning Urbanization Zoning Law...
28. Suburb Resources See Also Urban Issues Urban Planning Urbanization Zoning Law...
29. Town Resources See Also Urban Issues Urban Planning Urbanization Zoning Law...
30. Vulnerable Groups Resources See Also Urban Issues Urban Planning Urbanization Zoning Law...
31. UN Convention against Corruption UN Convention against Corruption Title United Nations Convention Against Corruption About the Convention The purposes of the Convention are to promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption [...]...
32. Rural Urban Disparity Resources See Also Economic Development Social development...
33. 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 [...]...
34. Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage 3 Contents Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage   VI. Educational Programmes Article 27 1. The ... Read more...
35. 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 [...]...
36. 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 [...]...
37. Questions Contents Questions Law as the Answer to a Question By Francis Bennion: From certain viewpoints, for example the sociological, a ... Read more...
38. Administrative Law Questions Contents Questions about Administrative law What are state appellate courts governed by? What is a legislative journal? What is law ... Read more...
39. Commercial Law Questions Contents Commercial law Questions Questions about Commercial law How did Sherman Anti-Trust Act affect restraints of trade? What are some ... Read more...
40. Constitutional Law Questions Contents Questions about Constitutional Law What is the separation of powers? What was the purpose of the Seventeenth Amendment? What ... Read more...
41. United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods 8 Contents United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods   Article 87 A party who is bound ... Read more...
42. Trademark History Introduction to Trademark HistoryThroughout history, makers of goods have put their names or other marks on things they produce. Items such as medieval swords and ancient Chinese pottery were marked with identifiable symbols so buyers could trace their origin and determine their quality. Be......
43. Questions Part 2 Contents Questions Law as the Answer to a Question By Francis Bennion: In Part One of this article I suggested ... Read more...
44. Questions for the Record Questions For the Record in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): These treaty obligations are directly binding on state and local governments, as well as the federal government, by virtue of the [...]...
45. Consumer Law Questions Most Popular Entries related to Consumer Law Questions Consumer Law (in the World) Consumer Law Definition (in the World) Consumer Lawyer (in the World) Consumer Law Questions (in the World) Consumer Law Outline (in the World) Consumer Rights Law (in the World) Consumer Law Cases (in [...]...
46. Military Law Questions Most Popular Entries related to Military Law Questions Military Law (in the World) Military Law vs Civilian Law (in the World) Military Law Questions (in the World) Military Law on Divorce (in the World) Military Family Law (in the World) Military Law Degree (in the World) Martial Law [...]...
47. Certification of Questions of Law Resources See Also Certification to federal court Certification to state court...
48. Maritime Questions Resources See Also Transport Transportation Means Transport Law Transport Contract...
49. Legal Questions Trusts Most Popular Entries related to Legal Questions Trusts Types of Trusts (in the World) Living Trusts (in the World) Revocable Trusts (in the World) Business Trusts (in the World) Irrevocable Trust (in the World) Probate (in the World) Probate Definition (in the World) Avoiding Probate [...]...
50. Legal Questions Wills Most Popular Entries related to Legal Questions Wills Types of Trusts (in the World) Living Trusts (in the World) Revocable Trusts (in the World) Business Trusts (in the World) Irrevocable Trust (in the World) Probate (in the World) Probate Definition (in the World) Avoiding Probate [...]...
51. 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 [...]...
52. Union Bridge Company Claim Embracing mainstream international law, this section on union bridge company claim explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "union bridge company claim" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
53. World Heritage Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on world heritage convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "world heritage convention" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
54. International organizations articles of conventions Contents International Organizations articles of conventions Agreement Establishing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development 29.5.1990 Convention Establishing the Multilateral ... Read more...
55. First World Summary of First World A general reference to the industrialized nations of the West, primarily the members of the Organization For Economic Cooperation And Development (read this and related legal terms for further details), but often including other prosperous nations as well. See Second [...]...
56. United Nations Treaty Series UNTS – United Nations Treaty Series Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including United Nations Treaty Series , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including United Nations [...]...
57. 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 [...]...
58. United Nations Forces Embracing mainstream international law, this section on united nations forces explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united nations forces" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International [...]...
59. United Nations Handbook Embracing mainstream international law, this section on united nations handbook explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united nations handbook" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
60. Viena Convention on Consular Relations Contents Viena Convention on Consular Relations The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961 is an international treaty that defines ... Read more...
61. International Copyright Introduction to International CopyrightAlmost every nation has some form of copyright protection for authors and artists. Several important international treaties also deal with copyright law among nations. The first and perhaps the most important international treaty concerning copyright l......
62. World Food Programme WFP – World Food Programme Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Food Programme , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World Food Programme , Boczek, [...]...
63. 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 [...]...
64. Absolute Immunity The Court Cannot Exercise Jurisdiction Over the United Nations if Absolute Immunity Applies, Regardless of Whether Other Fora Are Available in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Finally, even assuming [...]...
65. 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 [...]...
66. Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions Embracing mainstream international law, this section on advisory committee on administrative and budgetary questions explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "advisory committee on administrative and budgetary [...]...
67. United Nations System Part 1 Contents United Nations System Part 1   1 Promoting Space Ventures by Creating an International Space IPR Framework DAVID IRIMIES ... Read more...
68. A Concise Encyclopedia of the United Nations Contents A Concise Encyclopedia of the United Nations Author: Volger, Helmut, ed. Publication details: New York: Kluwer Law International, 2002. ... Read more...
69. 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 [...]...
70. Objection to Reservation Objection to Reservation by Namibia in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Objection to Reservation by Namibia: On October 17, 2013, the U.S. Mission to the UN sent a diplomatic note to the United Nations, in its capacity as depositary for the International [...]...
71. Maritime Delimitation and Territorial Questions betweenQatar–bahrain Case Maritime Delimitation and Territorial Questions Between Qatar–bahrain Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on maritime delimitation and territorial questions between qatar–bahrain case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources [...]...
72. United Nations Compensation Commission Embracing mainstream international law, this section on united nations compensation commission explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united nations compensation commission" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
73. United Nations Juridical Yearbook Embracing mainstream international law, this section on united nations juridical yearbook explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united nations juridical yearbook" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic [...]...
74. Exempted Company A company exempted from income taxes of the jurisdiction in which it is organized in return for a stipulation by the company that it will not trade in that country.......
75. United Nations Future The Future of the United NationsIntroduction to United Nations FutureSince its creation in 1945, the UN has done much to promote international cooperation in economic and social goals, and to a lesser extent, world peace. The end of the Cold War and new possibilities for cooperatio......
76. United Nations Actions United Nations Actions on Women, Peace, and Security In relation to the international law practice and United Nations Actions on Women, Peace, and Security in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: International Human Rights About this subject: Discrimination [...]...
77. 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 [...]...
78. List of international public law topics Contents List of international public law topics This is a comprehensive list of entries dealing with public international law, including ... Read more...
79. United Nations Commission on International Trade Law United Nations Commission On International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Outline The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law was set up in 1966 by the General Assembly of the United Nations to deal with conflicts of national laws [...]...
80. 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, [...]...
81. Holding Company Holding Company in International Trade Meaning of Holding Company, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Holding companies are corporations that are created for the sole purpose of obtaining and managing a controlling interest in other companies. There are [...]...
82. 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 [...]...
83. 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 located in the European Union, non-EU western and eastern [...]...
84. Chemical Weapons Convention Embracing mainstream international law, this section on chemical weapons convention explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Sixteenth Conference of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention In relation to the international law practice and [...]...
85. 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" [...]...
86. Rural Migration Resources See Also Urban Issues Urban Planning Urbanization Zoning Law...
87. International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations 4 Contents International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations   Article 29 1. After this ... Read more...
88. International law index U Contents International law index U   Ultimatum Underwater Cultural Heritage Unfriendly Act UNIDROIT Unification and Harmonization of Laws Uniform Sales ... Read more...
89. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 30 Contents United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea   PART XVI GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 300 Good faith and ... Read more...
90. 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 [...]...
91. Internationalism Contents Internationalism Internationalism Definition Internationalism, belief in the importance of full global participation to the security and prosperity of one’s ... Read more...
92. Shell Company A "paper" company, usually operated without employees. Normally an attorney or other local agent or management company performs the legal duties of the company on behalf of the stockholders. Shell companies often operate in tax-free or low- tax jurisdictions such as Bermuda, Liechtenstein,......
93. Umbrella Company A local subsidiary of a multinational corporation that permits each product division to operate separately but retains at local headquarters the responsibility for cash management, advertising, and physical distribution. The object of such a company is to permit autonomy among product lines without ......
94. United Nations Introduction to United Nations United Nations (UN), international organization of countries created to promote world peace and cooperation. The UN was founded after World War II ended in 1945. Its mission is to maintain world peace, develop good relations between countries, promote [...]...
95. World Federation Of United Nations Associations WFUNA – World Federation of United Nations Associations Further ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Federation of United Nations Associations , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A [...]...
96. Berne Convention Definition of Berne Convention In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Berne Convention : The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works: an international convention of September 1886 that sets out ground rules for protection of [...]...
97. Meeting of States Parties to the Law of the Sea Convention Meeting of States Parties to the Law of the Sea Convention in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Meeting of States Parties to the Law of the Sea Convention: The United States participated as an observer to the 23rd meeting of States Parties to the Law of the [...]...
98. United Nations Administrative Tribunal Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on united nations administrative tribunal case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united nations administrative tribunal case" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
99. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Embracing mainstream international law, this section on united nations office on drugs and crime explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united nations office on drugs and crime" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
100. United Nations Relief and Works Agency Embracing mainstream international law, this section on united nations relief and works agency explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united nations relief and works agency" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
101. Carpathian Convention Contents Treaties & Conventions: Carpathian Convention The Carpathian Convention Enters Into Force On 6 January 2006 the Framework Convention on ... Read more...
102. United Nations Secretariat Contents United Nations Secretariat See: ? Charter of the United Nations ? UN: Purposes, principles and membership ? United Nations ... Read more...
103. Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment 4 Contents Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment   Article 23 The members of the ... Read more...
104. Martial Law Introduction Some military actions are "distinct from military occupation by an invading power. Martial law may also be invoked in cases of severe internal dissension or disorder, either by an incumbent government seeking to retain power or by a new government after a coup d'état. Often [...]...
105. Subpart F A provision of the Internal Revenue Code (Sections 951-64) that imposes U.S. income taxes on the undistributed earnings of "controlled foreign corporations." Subpart F was incorporated into the Code by the Revenue Act of 1962; prior to that time, earnings by foreign subsidiaries of U.S. fi......
106. Housing The Legal History of Housing This section provides an overview of Housing Related Fields Related topics include: Housing Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Housing Discrimination Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Limited Equity Housing Find this subject in [...]...
107. International Organizations Issues International Organizations in 2013 (Continuation) United States views on international law [1] in relation to International Organizations: I. The UN Is Immune From "Every Form of Legal Process" Under the General Convention Unless The UN Itself Expressly Waives Its Own Immunity. [...]...
108. 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 [...]...
109. Electricité De Beyrouth Company Electricité de Beyrouth Company Embracing mainstream international law, this section on electricité de beyrouth company explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "electricité de beyrouth company" in the Parry [...]...
110. Nationality of Company Nationality of Company/corporation Embracing mainstream international law, this section on nationality of company/corporation explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "nationality of company/corporation" in the [...]...
111. Family law questions Contents Family law questions What can be done to prevent injury or irreparable harm during the pendency of the lawsuit? ... Read more...
112. Jury Questions Resources See Also Voir dire...
113. Urbanization Urbanization (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Urbanization means: refers to a process in which an increasing proportion of an entire population lives in cities and the suburbs of cities. Historically, it has been closely connected with industrialization. Resources See Also [...]...
114. Urgent Consignments Goods that, because of their character, require expeditious release by customs authorities. Among these goods are perishables and relief supplies to catastrophe victims.......
115. Uruguay The Legal History of Uruguay This section provides an overview of Uruguay Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration Resources See Also Legal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of [...]...
116. Uruguay Round Uruguay Round and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Uruguay Round: The eighth GAIT Round, launched in 1986 with 105 countries participating, and extended in December 1990 [...]...
117. International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas 3 Contents International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas   Article XI 1. The Contracting Parties agree that there should ... Read more...
118. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 23 Contents United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea   SUBSECTION B. RULES APPLICABLE TO MERCHANT SHIPS AND GOVERNMENT ... Read more...
119. US Academic Law Libraries Contents United States Academic Law Libraries A – C University of Akron Law Library University of Alabama Law Library Albany ... Read more...
120. United Kingdom Legal Materials For purposes of this section, the United Kingdom includes England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The following is a compilation of some information concerning any of these jurisdictions into the topics discussed below. For more information, see the U.K. legal [...]...