Question How effective is the protection offered by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, in order to preserve the marine environment? ... This international convention set the guidelines to a diversity of issues, such as limits, navigation, archipelagic status, transit regimes, exclusive economic zones, deep seabed mining and protection of the marine environment, among others (Wikipedia 2013, para 9). Although the Convention on the Law of the Sea is not exclusively an environmental treaty, this essay focuses on the effectiveness of the protection given by UNCLOS III to marine...

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Resolution The Commission on Human Rights, Deeply disturbed by the alarmingly high numbers of refugees throughout the world who do not receive adequate protection and assistance, and conscious of the serious challenge this is creating for the international community, Conscious of the human rights and humanitarian dimensions of the problems of refugees and the responsibilities this poses for States and the international community to explore methods and means better to address their specific protection and assistance needs, Emphasizing that the provision of security to refugees a...

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Additionally, political law and international cooperation to tackle international terrorism increased considerably after the events of 11 September 2001. International political law constitutes state policy in which the UN states member come to an agreement to establish the rules, the rules that correspond the conditions to achieve security from any threats of terror. ... The veto power clearly jeopardizes the international stability. Indeed, it fundamentally disrupts the order, values, and norms of international relations. ... But in fact, the actions taken by the US in Afghanistan exceeded...

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Canada has developed policies and laws that are based on the principles that terrorism must be prevented, perpetrators of terrorist acts must be brought to swift justice, and terrorists should be denied sanctuary and support. Combatting terrorism requires international cooperation and coordination. Canada has worked in various international fora, principally the G7/8 and the United Nations, for over twenty years to develop legal tools and international standards to combat terrorism. ... Within the federal government, departments dealing with law enforcement, national security, criminal jus...

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The United Nations' purpose is to maintain international peace and security, to develop friendly relations among nations, and to cooperate in solving international economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems. ... One of the main purposes of the United Nations is the maintenance of international peace and security. ... Other councils that play a major role in international peace and security are the General Assembly and the Secretary-General. ... INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNALS International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of Internation...

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At this international prison, detainees are stripped everyday of their basic human rights, and human beings worldwide are clueless as to what is occurring at the prison. ... Second, I have the United Nations interaction - Ever since the rise of controversy in 2003, a year after Guantanamo's establishment, our previous UN Commissioner of Human Rights, Navi Pillay, stated that the United States part in the situation of Guantanamo Bay is a "clear breach of international law.... These amendments were aimed towards the Geneva Conventions, a set of international laws comprised of four trea...

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A United States invasion of Iraq would be a clear violation of international and US law. The US is bound by federal law to abide by the UN Charter, and therefore is subject to abide by UN Security Council resolutions. Article 2 of the UN Charter forbids "the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state" and requires UN members to "settle their international disputes by peaceful means." ... This is in accordance with international law, which prohibits such violations of Iraqi sovereignty. ...

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This "phenomenon" indeed is a growing concern not just by local governments, but the international community and humanity. ... As citizens governed by law, law is the best and the only weapon we can utilize to help and empower these people. Through International Laws, Humanitarian Laws and Human Rights refugees can be assured that they are indeed cared for, they are not completely alone. What's needed is the fulfillment of the said law. ...

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Again the Embargo has been more systemized by the Cuban Liberty and Democracy Solidarity Act here in March of 1996, which is meant to harden the international sanctions against Cuba, there was a ban to import Cuban goods demanding that exporters gave proof that no Cuban sugar has been in their product's , as was the case with nickel. The content of this Embargo was intended to impose on the international community sanctions by the United States, also denial of the right of nationalization. Through this concept is a violation of the spirit and letter of the United Nations Charter and th...

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This International Organization was responsible to have all of the representing countries inside so they could work better and much faster. ... The Security Council passes military laws and regulations, such as: interventions with force or send peace keeping forces or just act as intermediate between the two groups that are in conflict. ... And at this point the international community was saying this is and internal war, or civil war and that they should not interfere since the laws drawn by the law makers at United Nations decided that in countries like these there should not be any interv...

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Torture or "not torture" is illegal according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.The use of torture will cause more problem for the U.s government in the long run. ... The U.S government was built on an idea; all men are created equal and are entitled to a just trial under the law. ... The U.S government is so focused on what they want that they are willing to forget about the rights of the people in their custody as well as turn their back on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, The International Covenant o...

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A concern they have is the key role international and regional stakeholders play(such as the support needed for the transition roadmap). ... The rule of law and how others see and obey it, along with human rights needing be protected, are a big concern. One main thing currently being handled is the setup of free and fair elections that follow international standards and guidelines. ... They're mainly trying to balance international and regional interests while still handling the current issues. ... When local civilian control is failing to create a strong and coordinated international com...

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The most recognized type of terrorism is international terrorism. ... However, international terrorism does not only include the Middle East, for there are many countries that have been plagued with terrorism. That's why the US government has been working hard to keep the American population safe from international threats. ... Internet terrorism can be committed internationally, and domestically. ... Unfortunately racism has fueled many acts of hate and violence in America, but today we now have many laws against these acts, and those who violate will be imprisoned. ...

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"As the Director of the Government Press Office, I would like to make it clear to you and to the media that you represent that participation in the flotilla is an intentional violation of Israeli law and is liable to lead to participant being denied entry into the State of Israel for ten years, to the impoundment of their equipment and to additional sanctions," the letter read. "I implore you to avoid taking part in this provocative and dangerous event, the purpose of which is to undermine Israel's right do defend itself and to knowingly violate Israeli law" (JTA). ... The association...

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In March, al-Obeidy made international headlines after she burst into a hotel full of journalists in Tripoli claiming that 15 of Gaddafi's men had beaten and raped her. ... The State Department in Washington fears for al-Obeidy's safety and is working with international organizations to find her a safe haven in an anonymous third country. ... However, the manner in which she was deported is illegal under international law, according to Human Rights Watch (Robertson)....

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However, the third world does not operate by the same type of laws or mindset as the United States of America. When it comes to humanitarian law, the United States War on Terror" has done as much, if not more, against these international laws than the terrorists! ... How do you expect these people to follow laws when under oppression! ... In addition, the United States has been contradictory in how it enforces international law and resolutions by the United Nations. Americans rarely enforce law in an allied country because of the possibility of political backlash. ...

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This definition, along with many international laws, was established by the Geneva Convention. ... The United Nations has also cracked down on foreign countries to ensure that all international laws are met. ...

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Mahattir Bin Mohamad (2002) also argues that the global foundations like IMF ( International Monetary Fund ), World Bank, WTO work for their richer countries to control the other countries. ... For example, in Turkey the number of tobacco producers will decrease from 600.000 to 150.000 on account of the new tobacco law which includes eliminating quotas.( Merih Ak 2003 ) The unique free dogma will win. ...

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The accused had been charged with violations of international law, but the law was binding on nations, not individuals. Individuals could be prosecuted only under the laws of their home nation. Many critics deemed the international justice of the victors wrong. ...

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The Vatican Bank, also known as the Institute for Religious Works, has been charged with violating Italian law after attempting to transfer funds from one of its accounts in an Italian bank to two other banks, one of which is in Germany. ... The Vatican Bank has vowed to be committed to "complete transparency" in order to gain enrollment on the "White List," a list of countries that comply with international banking standards. ...

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The International Conference on Population and Development was held in Cairo and was also very successful with its Programme of Action. ... Chapter 2 of Agenda 21 entitled Sustainable Development is also very important seeing as how Agenda 21 is recognized as international law, yet unfortunately is not enforced. ...

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National constitutions have routinely incorporated the Bill of Rights, ours is replete with solemn professions of adherence to Human rights laws. Developments since the adoption of the Universal Declaration . have rendde international boundaries of sovereign states less than scared. ... On the basis of the answer to these & other questions will depend the answer to the question whether it is a subject for mere "executive agreement" not needing ratification or rather for an international agreement of a higher level needing new ratification. ... It is a process of gradually removing the ...

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"Since the beginning of this situation, I have issued many statements, I have spoken to President Assad several times, and I have expressed my sincere wish and genuine wish that he should genuinely, genuinely address these issues in a peaceful manner," he said, adding that al-Assad "must be aware that under international humanitarian law, this is accountable" (ABC News). ...

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"Since the beginning of this situation, I have issued many statements, I have spoken to President Assad several times, and I have expressed my sincere wish and genuine wish that he should genuinely, genuinely address these issues in a peaceful manner," he said, adding that al-Assad "must be aware that under international humanitarian law, this is accountable" (ABC News). ...

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South Africa has stated they feel the United States is putting itself in a very uneasy situation by attempting to take the law into its own hands. ... Many in Germany claim that attacking Iraq would weaken the international anti-terror coalition aimed primarily against the Taliban in Afghanistan. ...

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