Sentences with phrase «civilised nations»
The phrase "civilised nations" refers to countries that are developed, advanced, and have a high level of social and cultural progress. These nations typically have well-functioning institutions, technologies, education systems, and respect for human rights. Full definition
The most civilised nations of the world are those consuming the most Coal.»
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Is it appropriate for civilised nations to take action against a regime who is committing genocide against its own people?
This article shall not prejudice the trial and punishment of any person for any act or omission which, at the time when it was committed, was criminal according to the general principles of law recognised by civilised nations.
Classification as uncivilised, in turn, meant that the door to full membership of international society was closed; uncivilised polities could not create international law or participate in diplomatic conferences on equal footing with civilised nations.
When will civilised nations learn that dealing with terrorists only invites more terrorism for the future?
From his «America First» rhetoric, to his cosying up to Putin and repeated statements that he thinks «many very bad things will happen» if you attack Syria, very little prepared us for his «call on all civilised nations to join us in seeking to end the slaughter and bloodshed in Syria.»
Originally referring to a distinctly European society of states, references to «civilised nations» are today taken to invoke the wider «international community».
Its continued existence is an offence to liberty, a shame to any civilised nation, and a personal tragedy for the women caught in its illogical grip.»
Campaign against the detention of women in Yarl's Wood is endorsed by Zadie Smith, who brands the practice a «shame to any civilised nation»
The campaign against the detention of women in Yarl's Wood has been endorsed by Zadie Smith, who branded the practice a «shame to any civilised nation».
«The Nigerian Government and her security operatives especially, the Nigerian army and police, including the DSS, have lost the bid to label IPOB a terrorist organisation among the civilised nations.
It is allowing Britain to fail in the most basic possible assessment of what constitutes a civilised nation.
Those crimes entail individual criminal responsibility because they challenge the foundations of international society and affront the conscience of civilised nations.
In his judgment, Simon Brown LJ said that the regulations contemplated for some asylum - seekers «a life so destitute that to my mind no civilised nation can tolerate it» — «a sorry state of affairs» that could be achieved by «primary legislation alone».