Sentences with phrase «for respecting the rule of law»

Not exact matches

The World Justice Project ranked the US 18th in the world in its most recent rule - of - law rankings, judged by criteria like accountability, absence of corruption, respect for fundamental rights, and access to justice.

«It is highly ironic that Mr. Black is the one accused of showing insufficient respect for our rule of law or a failure of trust in our courts and juries,» Gurland quipped.

As we look to the 150th anniversary of our Confederation, we are reminded that ours is a rich inheritance: a legacy of freedom; the birthright of all humanity and the courage to uphold it; the rule of law, and the institutions to protect it; respect for human dignity and diversity.

However, such efforts must also be complemented with a redoubling of Western efforts to support strong political systems and respect for rule of law in the region in order to foster more resilience among regional states to withstand Chinese influence.

Gaebler lauded the law's language allowing the SBA to raise its loan guarantee from current levels to as much as 90 percent for some loans, but said «this latest, new rule negates some of those provisions and... doesn't offer much respect to the small business economy, especially when you consider the big role that small business plays in an economic recovery.»

Any Employee regularly employed on a full - time or part - time (20 hours or more per week on a regular schedule) basis, or on any other basis as determined by the Corporation (if required under applicable local law) for purposes of the Non-423 Plan or any separate offering under the Code Section 423 Plan, by the Corporation or by any Designated Affiliate on an Entry Date shall be eligible to participate in the Plan with respect to the Offering Period commencing on such Entry Date, provided that the Committee may establish administrative rules requiring that employment commence some minimum period (e.g., one pay period) prior to an Entry Date to be eligible to participate with respect to the Offering Period beginning on that Entry Date.

«The system,» Freeland said, «had at its heart the core notions of territorial integrity, human rights, democracy, respect for the rule of law, and an aspiration to free and friendly trade.»

The speech lists five key fundamentals that should stand Australia in good stead: a strong institutional framework (including the rule of law, respect for property rights, a well - functioning public administration, and a well - established regulatory system); our people, who are diverse, well educated, have a «can do» mentality and a demonstrated capability for adjusting to change; a large endowment of mineral resources; large tracts of agricultural land and an ability to produce high - quality clean food; and an established services industry with the potential for considerable expansion as average incomes in Asia rise.

Our shared values extend from democracy and a respect for the rule of law, to a generous social safety net and universal health care.

Apart from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the US Department of the Treasury («FinCEN»), major US regulators such as the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission («CFTC»), Internal Revenue Service («IRS») and SEC, have yet to make official pronouncements or adopt rules providing guidance with respect to the classification and treatment of Bitcoins and other Digital Math - Based Assets for purposes of commodities, tax and securities laws.

Reflect on this a little: Many of the inspirations of the threefold system of political economy derive from evangelical inspirations such as personal creativity, personal responsibility, freedom, the love for community through association and mutual cooperation, the aim of bettering the condition of every person on earth, the cultivation of the rule of law, respect for the natural rights of others, the preference for persuasion by reason rather than by coercion, and a powerful sense of sin.

(It depends, for example, on the rule of law and on respect for the free voluntary consent of persons.

«In addition, as the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change works with the state government to deliver democratic dividends, we urge it to also assist in addressing the challenges to rule of law posed by these arrests and prosecutions, encouraging respect for press freedom and advocating for protection and justice for targeted communities in southern Kaduna.»

Calling Donald «Only I can fix it» Trump a constitutionalist empties the term «constitutionalist» of any connection to our actual Constitution, or even to the small - c constitutionalism of respect for the rule of law.

He highlighted Britain's achievements as a «pluralist democracy which places great value on freedom of speech, freedom of political affiliation and respect for the rule of law, with a strong sense of the individual's rights and duties, and of the equality of all citizens before the law and noted that there was much in common here with Catholic social teaching.

Despite having reservations about the court's order, Mr Sharif decided to «show his respect for the judiciary and rule of law».

And there is nothing controversial in the documents commitment to freedom and democracy throughout the world, to peaceful cooperation in international relations, and to «the nonnegotiable demands of human dignity; the rule of law; limits on the absolute power of the state; free speech; freedom of worship; equal justice; respect for women; religious and ethnic tolerance; and respect for private property.»

«The future of Burma must be peace, a peace based on respect for the dignity and rights of each member of society, respect for each ethnic group and its identity, respect for the rule of law, and respect for a democratic order that enables each individual and every group - none excluded - to offer its legitimate contribution to the common good,» he said.

The Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ) and the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) were especially responsive and supportive, publicly calling for the government to respect the rights of citizens and uphold the rule of law, Mawarire said.

To those who can not agree with the proposition that individuals have a moral or constitutional right to kill the unborn, or that such a right defines the trans - generational covenant of the American political order, the Court urged acceptance out of respect for the rule of law.

The Consultation for Promoting British Values in School is a hastily thrown together set of amendments to the Independent School Standards (2013) which ensured all independent schools» activities and teaching be informed by the 2010 Equalities Act.The consultation proposes strengthening the Independent School Standards regulations and extending these to all schools (state and independent), emphasising that a school's «written policy, plans and schemes of work -LSB-... must] not undermine the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.»

The instruction should address the principles of honesty, tolerance, personal responsibility, respect for others, observance of laws and rules, courtesy, dignity and other traits which will enhance the quality of their experiences in, and contributions to, the community.

Also, Aspiration 3 states it in a different way, «Africa shall have a universal culture of good governance, democratic values, gender equality, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law».

The Tory Party must also show that it is the party best able to protect us from those who wish to destroy everything we believe in and from those who have no respect for the rule of law.

BHA Faith Schools Campaigner Richy Thompson commented, «These changes represent a significant victory in ensuring Academies and Free Schools have to respect the shared citizenship that all British people enjoy, which includes liberty, equality, tolerance for other views, and respect for the rule of English law.

The new rules in this area state: The Academy Trust shall ensure that principles are promoted which support fundamental British values, including: respect for the basis on which the law is made and applied in England; respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic processes; support for equality of opportunity for all; support and respect for the liberties of all within the law; and respect for and tolerance of different faiths and religious and other beliefs.

In the FFP index, both human rights and respect for the rule of law are measured within the same category.

To be allowed to apply to join the EU, Catalonia as an independent nation must be able to demonstrate they meet the Copenhagen Criteria which are defined as follows Political criteria: Stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities; Economic criteria: A functioning market...

When in the Course of New York State Governmental events, it becomes necessary for a Governor to dissolve the political ideas and assumptions which have connected him with Democratic and Republican Members of the Assembly and the Senate, and forced him to assume among this executive powers, the right to assemble a Mooreland Commission, to reinstitute the rule of law in NYS; keeping in mind a decent respect for the opinions of New Yorkers requires that he should declare the causes which impel him to such dramatic action:

Prof. Attafuah wrote, «CHRAJ & NCCE must wake up to their duty to expand the scale of respect for human dignity and rights and for the rule of law».

Article 2 - The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities.

To consolidate democracy and the rule of law, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

We have begun to build a Ghana that is able to look after its people through intelligent management of the resources with which it has been endowed by the Creator; a Ghana which is governed according to the rule of law, respect for individual liberties and human rights, and the principles of democratic accountability.

Coalitions of countries not known for their respect for the rule of law, or having a particular political agenda, may attempt to enforce their views on the international community.

Respect for the rights of minorities, and even alleged criminals and «enemies of the state» — a hallmark of the liberal democratic rule of law — is eroding in both countries.

He, however, stated that despite this goal «I am fully committed to pursuing «an anti-corruption drive across - the - board», as you put it, which will be fully anchored in the rule of law and strict respect for due process.

He's remarkably uninformed about how the American government works, has a severely limited knowledge of public policy, is a terrible manager, and has no respect for the rule of law.

«If not for anything at all, the President is someone who believes in the rule of law and that is a man that I respect.

As a qualified barrister, she had utmost respect for the rule of law when considering military intervention.

The president could openly use this as basis to tell Ghanaians that he is someone who respects the rule of law...» The Supreme Court last week sentenced two radio panelists, Alistair Tairo Nelson and Godwin Ako Gunn, and a radio show hosts, Salifu Maase, aka Mugabe, to four month in prison and a fine of GHC10, 000 each for criminal contempt.

«Obedience to the rule of law by all citizens but more particularly those who publicly took oath of office to protect and preserve the Constitution is a desideratum to good governance and respect for the rule of law.

Yet respect for the rule of law is the basis of a free and civilised life.

Membership requires that candidate country has achieved stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, human rights, respect for and protection of minorities, the existence of a functioning market economy as well as the capacity to cope with competitive pressure and market forces within the Union.

1118 - FCO - For first time in 64 year history the Commonwealth will have a formal Charter setting out core values: democracy; human rights; peace and security; tolerance, respect and understanding; freedom of expression; separation of powers; rule of law; good governance; sustainable development; environmental protection; access to health, education, food and shelter; gender equality; and the importance of young people and civil society.

All governments in the region and continent, the President stressed «need to collaborate to ensure that the countries of Africa adhere to and maintain common values of governance, i.e. the principles of democratic accountability, respect for individual liberties and human rights, and the rule of law.

We are going to fight for the American worker, respect the rule of law, and harness the endless potential all Americans possess,» he said.

If this bill is passed into law, good governance, the rule of law and respect for human rights of Nigerians would become a farce in the country.By gagging civil society from criticising the National Assembly and the government, the bill will undercut the rule of law, shrink civic space, and expose vulnerable Nigerians to greater level of injustice and repression.»

Since independence in 1957, Ghanaians experienced rule of Law, Good governance, respect for human rights, freedom of speech and real economic development from 2001 to 2008 when the destiny of country was in the hands of the New Patriotic Party under the leadership of Ex-Former President, His Excellency John Agyekum Kuffour.

The only thing in tatters is the President's respect for the rule of law.

The PDP called on «all lovers of democracy especially the international community to note the fact that rule of law and respect for citizens» rights, essential ingredients of civil liberty have taken flight in Nigeria under Buhari's watch».