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1. Rules of Court Rules of Court (of the International Court of Justice) Embracing mainstream international law, this section on rules of court (of the International Court of Justice) explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "rules [...]...
2. Execution of International Court of Justice Judgment Embracing mainstream international law, this section on execution of international court of justice judgment explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "international court of justice, judgment, execution of" in [...]...
3. African Court of Justice and Human Rights Embracing mainstream international law, this section on african court of justice and human rights explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "african court of justice and human rights" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
4. International Court of Justice Competence in Contentious Cases Embracing mainstream international law, this section on international court of justice competence in contentious cases explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "international court of justice, competence in [...]...
5. 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 [...]...
6. 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 [...]...
7. WTO WTO in International Trade Meaning of Wto, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The World Trade Organization was established by the Uruguay Round in 1995 as successor to the GATT (General Agreement o Tariffs and Trade), the WTO is the only global organization [...]...
8. 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" [...]...
9. 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 [...]...
10. 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 [...]...
11. List of Advisory Proceedings referred to the International Court of Justice by the General Assembly List of Advisory Proceedings referred to the International Court of Justice by the General Assembly Among the list of Advisory ... Read more...
12. World Court Reports Embracing mainstream international law, this section on world court reports explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "world court reports" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
13. International Court of Justice tags Contents Related Tags about International Court of Justice Related Topics about International Court of Justice ”Nicaragua” case – Abdulqawi Ahmed ... Read more...
14. Court of International Trade Proceedings In the United States For information about Court of international trade proceedings in the context of international trade, click here...
15. African Court on Human and People's Rights Embracing mainstream international law, this section on african court on human and people's rights explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "african court on human and people's rights" in the Parry and [...]...
16. 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 [...]...
17. 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 [...]...
18. 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 [...]...
19. 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 [...]...
20. WFP Embracing mainstream international law, this section on wfp 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 [...]...
21. 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 [...]...
22. 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 [...]...
23. 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 [...]...
24. 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 [...]...
25. 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 [...]...
26. 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 [...]...
27. 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 [...]...
28. 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 [...]...
29. 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 [...]...
30. 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 [...]...
31. 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 [...]...
32. 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 [...]...
33. 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 [...]...
34. 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 [...]...
35. 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 [...]...
36. 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 [...]...
37. 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 [...]...
38. 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 [...]...
39. 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 [...]...
40. 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 [...]...
41. Statute of the International Court of Justice 4 Contents Statute of the International Court of Justice   Chapter II. Competence of the Court. Article 34.(1) Only states may ... Read more...
42. 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 [...]...
43. International Fund for Agricultural Development International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): A specialized agency of the United Nations [...]...
44. 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 [...]...
45. Non-Governmental Organizations Non-Governmental Organizations Definition of Nongovernmental Organizations A non-governmental organization (NGO) is an organization that is neither a part of a government nor a conventional for-profit business. Usually set up by ordinary citizens, NGOs may be funded by governments, [...]...
46. EFTA Court of Justice The EFTA Court of Justice Name The EFTA Court of Justice 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 EFTA Court of Justice in international law)....
47. Statute of the International Court of Justice 6 Contents Statute of the International Court of Justice   Chapter IV. Advisory Opinions. Article 65.(1) The Court may give an ... Read more...
48. 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 [...]...
49. International Fisheries Company Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on international fisheries company case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "international fisheries company case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic [...]...
50. EC Court of Justice Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration...
51. WHO World Health Organization (WHO): Organization Introduction to WHO All nations recognized by the UN are eligible for membership in WHO. In 2004 the organization had 192 member countries. The central structure of WHO includes the policymaking body called the World Health Assembly, which consists [...]...
52. 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 [...]...
53. 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 [...]...
54. 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 [...]...
55. United Nations Yearbook Embracing mainstream international law, this section on united nations yearbook explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united nations yearbook" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
56. Yearbook of the United Nations Embracing mainstream international law, this section on yearbook of the united nations explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "yearbook of the united nations" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary [...]...
57. Armstrong Cork Company Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on armstrong cork company case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "armstrong cork company case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
58. Bolivar Railway Company Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on bolivar railway company case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "bolivar railway company case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
59. Orinoco Steamship Company Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on orinoco steamship company case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "orinoco steamship company case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary [...]...
60. Standard Oil Company Tankers Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on standard oil company tankers case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "standard oil company tankers case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic [...]...
61. 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 [...]...
62. Court of Justice of the European Union Court of Justice of the European Union in Private International Law This section contain conflict of laws information and cross references related to court of justice of the european union on some major countries and additional jurisdictions. It covers key issues involved when citizens face [...]...
63. European Court of Justice Introduction to European Court of Justice European Court of Justice, court of law of the European Union (EU), established in 1957. The court is charged with ruling on all questions brought before it concerning the founding treaties of the EU and legislation made under those treaties. Since [...]...
64. International Organization Introduction to International Organization International Organization, a membership group that operates across national borders for specific purposes. Scholars of international relations consider international organizations to have growing importance in world politics. Examples of [...]...
65. Specialized Agencies Specialized Agencies of the United Nations Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Specialized Agencies, H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including Specialized Agencies, [...]...
66. Unctad Concept of Unctad An introductory definition of Unctad is provided here: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development: formed 1964: first Secretary General Raul Prebisch: called for reform of system of international trade based on liberalism and comparative advantage, in order to assist [...]...
67. Declaration by United Nations Embracing mainstream international law, this section on declaration by united nations explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Embracing mainstream international law, this section on declaration by united nations explores the context, history and effect of [...]...
68. ESCAP Embracing mainstream international law, this section on escap 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 [...]...
69. World Intellectual Property Organization-World Trade Organization: Agreement Between WIPO and WTO Contents World Intellectual Property Organization-World Trade Organization: Agreement Between WIPO and WTO   Article 1 Abbreviated Expressions For the purposes ... Read more...
70. World Court Digest Contents World Court Digest Introduction This Digest, produced by the Max-Planck Institute for Foreign Public Law and International Law, is ... Read more...
71. World Bank World Bank and the World Bank Group Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Bank , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World Bank , Boczek, Boleslaw Adam -2005) [...]...
72. World Trade Organization Unlike GATT, the WTO is a permanent body but not a specialized agency of the United Nations. Introduction to World Trade Organization World Trade Organization (WTO), international body that promotes and enforces the provisions of trade laws and regulations. The World Trade Organization has [...]...
73. World Intellectual Property Organization Summary of World Intellectual Property Organization A specialized agency of the United Nations charged with fostering international agreements to protect rights to intellectual property, with the object of facilitating international technology transfer. WIPO serves as the nucleus for new [...]...
74. World Health Organization Public Health Public Health Agencies Introduction to World Health Organization On an international scale, public health is overseen by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO manages international disease prevention and control efforts, and is involved in training medical personnel, educating [...]...
75. 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, [...]...
76. 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 [...]...
77. World Bank Group World Bank Group in International Trade Meaning of World Bank Group, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The World Bank Group is a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to improving living standards in developing countries through facilitation and [...]...
78. World Tourism Organization Embracing mainstream international law, this section on world tourism organization explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Embracing mainstream international law, this section on world tourism organization explores the context, history and effect of the [...]...
79. 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 [...]...
80. World Heritage List Embracing mainstream international law, this section on world heritage list explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "world heritage list" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
81. World War II Trials War Crimes Trials Other World War II TrialsIntroduction to World War II TrialsAnother war crimes trial was held under international authority in Tokyo. The International Military Tribunal for the Far East was constituted under the authority of a charter promulgated on January 19, 1......
82. World Conferences World Conferences and the United NationsFurther ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Conferences , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World Conferences , Boczek, [...]...
83. World Reports World Reports and the United NationsFurther ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Reports , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World Reports , Boczek, Boleslaw Adam -2005) ...
84. World Trade Law World Trade Law Contents of World Trade Law Contents of this subject matter include: Introduction: the basis of world trade – an examination of comparative advantage and asking the question: "why trade at all?" the 'Buy Australia' Campaign, the relationship between [...]...
85. World Environment Day Embracing mainstream international law, this section on world environment day explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "world environment day" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International [...]...
86. World Charter for Nature Contents World Charter for Nature   The General Assembly, Reaffirming the fundamental purposes of the United Nations, in particular the ... Read more...
87. World Encyclopedia of Peace World Encyclopedia of Peace Publication details: 4 vols. New York: Pergamon Press, 1986. According to “Introduction to Research in International ... Read more...
88. World Food Program Introduction to World Food ProgramWorld Food Program (WFP), unit of the United Nations, created in 1961 by the General Assembly as a three-year experimental project of the UN and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN. In 1965 the assembly voted to extend the program "fo......
89. World Food Council WFC – World Food Council Further ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Food Council , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World Food Council , Boczek, Boleslaw Adam [...]...
90. World Customs Organization World Customs Organization World Customs Organization...
91. World Economic Forum World Economic Forum in International Trade Meaning of World Economic Forum, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): International institution established in 1971 in Geneva, Switzerland, committed to improving the state of the world through public-private [...]...
92. World Wide Fund for Nature World Wide Fund For Nature (wwf) (in the Human Development Area) In this context, World Wide Fund For Nature (wwf) means: is an international non-governmental organization working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment. It is the world's largest [...]...
93. World Trade Organization Functions World Trade Organization In relation to the international law practice and world trade organization in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Trade, Commercial Relations, Investment, and Transportation About this subject:WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement [...]...
94. World Health Organization and Egypt Interpretation of the Agreement of 25 March 1951 Between the World Health Organization and Egypt Embracing mainstream international law, this section on interpretation of the agreement of 25 march 1951 between the who and egypt explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law [...]...
95. World Trade Organisation World Trade Organisation (wto) and Europe There is an entry on world trade organisation (wto) in the European legal encyclopedia. World Trade Organisation and the European Union Resources See Also WTO Resources See Also Further Reading Entry "World Trade Organisation (wto)" in the [...]...
96. World Council of Churches Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration...
97. World Intellectual Property Organization: Copyright Treaty Contents World Intellectual Property Organization: Copyright Treaty   Article 1 Relation to the Berne Convention (1) This Treaty is a ... Read more...
98. 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 [...]...
99. 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 [...]...
100. Second World Summary of Second World A general reference to those countries having centrally planned economies. See First World, Third World.(Main Author: William J. Miller) Embracing mainstream international law, this section on second world explores the context, history and effect of the [...]...
101. Third World Summary of Third World That group of less developed and developing nations not included in the political camps of either the Western industrialized states or the communist bloc. Most nations in Latin America, Africa, and Asia fall into this category. The term is commonly applied to nations [...]...
102. World Price The price at which a given commodity is selling internationally under market conditions in effect at the time of sale. To provide a valid comparison between prices, the world price quoted must normally include quality, location, and perhaps other factors, depending upon the commodity.......
103. World Government Introduction to World GovernmentWorld Government, concept of a centralized global political organization and a common rule of law that would create international order and promote peace. Ideas about world government date back to the vision of a universal empire described by the Italian writ......
104. World-state The World-state is Not Desirable Lassa Oppenheim, in the book entitled The Future of International Law, about The World-state is Not Desirable, wrote in 1921: 18. Whatever else can be urged against a universal federal state and the like, it is at the present day no longer a physical [...]...
105. World Trade Data Report A service provided to American manufacturers by the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce as a stimulus to exports. For a fee of forty dollars, an American exporter may secure from the International Trade Administration a report on a potential trading partner. The rep......
106. World Health Organization History Introduction to World Health Organization HistoryThe idea for a global health agency was proposed in 1945 at the United Nations Conference on International Organization, held in San Francisco, California, to complete a charter for the UN. Following several more gatherings, the UN approved W......
107. Decades of the World's Indigenous Peoples Embracing mainstream international law, this section on decades of the world's indigenous peoples explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "decades of the world's indigenous peoples" in the Parry and [...]...
108. New World Information Order Embracing mainstream international law, this section on new world information order explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "new world information order" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
109. Permanent Court of Arbitration Introduction to Permanent Court of Arbitration Permanent Court of Arbitration, panel of arbitrators established by the Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes, signed by 24 nations at the first international peace conference at The Hague, the Netherlands, in 1899. The [...]...
110. Fourth World Summary of Fourth World A general reference to the poorest nations of the world, i.e., those with per capita incomes under three hundred dollars. See FIRST WORLD, SECOND WORLD. Third World.(Main Author: William J. Miller) Embracing mainstream international law, this section on [...]...
111. Censorship In The World Censorship Censorship in the Modern WorldThe 18th century marks the beginning of the modern period, with its emphasis on toleration and liberty-a beginning that reflects the influence of the Age of Enlightenment and the American and French revolutions (see Enlightenment, Age of). Although t......
112. Authority Around the World Introduction to Authority Around the WorldSee Executive Branch. As in the United States, most countries rely upon large executive bureaucracies to carry out laws and enforce rules. However, the United States government is proportionately smaller than the governments of comparable nations-fo......
113. Divorce in the World Introduction to Divorce in the WorldThe status of divorce in other nations varies, often depending on prevailing religious beliefs. Among Roman Catholics throughout the world, the traditional attitude is that a true marriage (one entered into as a religious sacrament) is indissoluble by leg......
114. Evidence in the World Introduction to Evidence in the WorldThe rules of evidence vary throughout the world. In the United Kingdom, evidence law closely resembles its American descendant because the trial court practices remain nearly identical. The major departure has been British abandonment of jury trials in n......
115. International Court Of Justice Introduction to International Court of Justice International Court of Justice, also known as World Court, principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was created in 1945 under the UN Charter as the successor to the Permanent Court of International Justice under the League of [...]...
116. International Criminal Court Introduction to International Criminal Court International Criminal Court (ICC), independent judicial institution with the power to try and punish individuals for the most serious crimes of international concern: genocide, crimes against humanity, crimes of aggression, and war crimes. The [...]...
117. World Trade Contents World Trade World Trade Law Resources The World Trade Organization (WTO) first entered into force as the General Agreement ... Read more...
118. African Court of Justice Embracing mainstream international law, this section on african court of justice explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "african court of justice" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
119. Domestic Court Domestic Court (or Tribunal) Embracing mainstream international law, this section on domestic court (or tribunal) explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "domestic court (or tribunal)" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
120. Hague Court Reports Reports of the awards made under The Hague Conventions for the Pacific Settlement of Disputes of 29 July 1899 (187 C.TS. 410) and of 18 October 1907 (205 C. TS. 233), edited by James Brown Scott (see in the Lawi biogrpahy platform) in two volumes: 1916, with 14 cases decided until that date [...]...