Sentences with phrase «as voluntary decision»

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Nor is the problem that he went so far as to argue that the Court should «ignore» both the fact that the voucher program was initiated in response to a severe educational crisis in the Cleveland public schools and the fact that parental decisions about how to spend their vouchers were voluntary.

God does not work by persuasion alone only because of a divine decision to do so, as in a voluntary self - limitation, which could in principle be revoked from time to time.

Hebrew man knew himself as one who confronted a choice and was responsible for his voluntary decision.

Chris Dierkes at the League of Ordinary Gentlemen has a thoughtful post up contesting Sir Edward Downes» son's description of his parents» decision to undergo voluntary euthanization as «a very civilized act».

But be that as it may, we as a society have absolutely no business judging other people's charitable contributions, as they are a very personal (and likely financial) choice, and most importantly it is a VOLUNTARY decision.

«As there were a number of pig producers who voted against this decision, we have justifiable concerns at their willingness to comply with this voluntary phase out even by 2017.

«As evidenced by the voluntary introduction of its own Daily Intake Guide front - of - pack scheme back in 2006, the beverages industry is committed to providing easy to understand information to help consumers make informed decisions over and above the detail on the back - of - pack nutrition information panel.

It is my understanding that BPI is working on a voluntary label so that people can make a decision on the product while shopping in the grocery store; and, as you pointed out, school districts now have the choice as to whether or not to buy hamburger that includes LFTB.

Legislation due to be signed by the Governor will establish a statewide definition of «affirmative consent,» and define it as a «knowing voluntary and mutual decision among all participants to engage in sexual activity.»

«The purported voluntary retirement is clearly an afterthought as council had taken action before his decision to forward any voluntary retirement letter.»

Previously the Bill covered only children and young people identified as having a special educational needs; the decision to include disabled children has been warmly welcomed by the voluntary and community sector.

As a result of the decision, the Connecticut State Legislature passed legislation in 1997 encouraging voluntary actions toward racial integration.

To ensure that the introduction of the Low Uric Acid dogs into the registry is an informed, voluntary decision, the registration numbers for the Low Uric Acid Dalmatians and their descendents will have a letter indicator as part of the registration number.

Dr. Wouter Hensens, Project Director for Exceed Hospitality who facilitated the project, He thinks that the continuous growth and influence of online review platforms in hotel buying decisions needs to be acknowledged in hotel rating systems: «Current classification systems are often dysfunctional as they are voluntary; more and more hotels decide to let go of them and rely solely on online feedback.»

The Paris outcome will include the legal agreement and accompanying decisions, submission of intended nationally determined contributions, a finance package, as well as a random assemblage of voluntary initiatives bundled together under The Lima - Paris Action Agenda.

Parties also decided to accelerate activities under the workplan on enhancing mitigation ambition in accordance with decision 1 / CP.17, paragraphs 7 and 8, by, inter alia, intensifying, as from 2014, the technical examination of opportunities for actions with high mitigation potential, including those with adaptation and sustainable development co-benefits, with a focus on the implementation of policies, practices and technologies that are substantial, scalable and replicable, with a view to promoting voluntary cooperation on concrete actions in relation to identified mitigation opportunities in accordance with nationally defined development priorities.

And there is the lingering question in the wake of the TCFD as to whether a completely voluntary regime for these disclosures can and will deliver decision - useful information.

The other option may be a voluntary commitment to being bound by the European court and its decisions, just as we are now, which might be unpalatable for some, given that many voted to remove Britain from the ECJ's jurisdiction.

The claim arose out of a decision, as part of the council's budget setting for 2016/17, to reduce the funding given to voluntary sector organisations to provide support to families with disabled children by 52 %.

Its 400 - page report, published this week following an extensive year - long review, sets out eligibility criteria including that the person is at least 18, has a terminal illness, is making a voluntary choice, has the mental capacity to make that choice, and that their decision is not impaired by a mental health problem such as depression or by pressure from friends or relatives.

Mediation does have much value as a flexible means of dispute resolution, allowing parties to reach mutually acceptable decisions in a voluntary and consensual manner and in a confidential setting.

Statutory voluntary redress schemes have also been introduced in the competition law context, under which compensation may be offered by businesses as a result of infringement decisions made in respect of them.

We have attempted to create authorization requirements that make the individual's decisions as clear and voluntary as possible.

First and foremost, without a statute or court decision giving this voluntary policy the force of law, there will be no consequences if law enforcement agents flout its terms and continue using Stingrays as they have — without warrants.

I am a firm believer that, the direct participation of the divorcing couples in creating their own voluntary agreement, results in a document that is much more likely to be upheld and honored by both parties (as opposite to a legal decisions handed down to them by the courts).

Family support programs emphasize a proactive approach toward the prevention of problems including the following characteristics: partnership with families built on a relationship of mutual respect; participants as a vital resource in program decision - making and governance; community - based and culturally relevant services; education, information and skill - building for parents; and voluntary participation.

What is to be feared is that, if the husband has more knowledge about the financial matters of the marriage, and does not reveal sufficient documentation of the parties» finances (assets, debts, insurance, expenses, etc.), the wife may not have enough information to make an informed, intelligent and voluntary decision as to what she feels is a fair settlement.

Self - determination is defined as «the act of coming to a voluntary, uncoerced decision in which each participant makes free and informed choices as to process, decisions, and outcome.»

We strongly believe that, the direct participation of the divorcing couples in creating their own voluntary agreement, results in a document that is much more likely to be upheld and honored by both parties (as opposite to a legal decisions handed down to them by the courts).

Appeals of arbitration requests dismissed by the Grievance Committee and alleged misclassification of an issue as being subject to either voluntary or mandatory arbitration shall be considered by the Board of Directors of the Board whose Grievance Committee's decision is being challenged pursuant to the existing procedures of that Board.