Sentences with phrase «of matters of public interest»

It may be thought that this Court of Appeal decision on Rule 20 confirms the Panel's view, since the analysis does not permit any role to a value judgment on the benefits of public discussion of matters of public interest.

A free press is essential to the airing of matters of public interest.

Not exact matches

«The other goes at the heart of what the media are supposed to be doing, which is informing the public about things that might be matters of interest to them but which corporate America might not be interested in sharing with them.»

Add to that the fact that proper functioning of corporate governance (and hence of capital markets) is clearly a matter of public concern, and you have at least the beginnings of a public - interest argument for interference in what would otherwise be a private matter.

NEW YORK / BOSTON (Reuters)- Rapid7, LogRhythm and Mimecast are joining a growing list of cybersecurity firms planning to go public in 2015 to capitalize on investor interest following a spate of hacker attacks, according to people familiar with the matter.

«No matter the fate of Bill 214, I expect swift and meaningful action from the government and all Members of the Assembly to protect our democracy from those who are more concerned with winning than ensuring the voice of the people is heard and the public interest is served.»

Here the Supreme Court began to set in legal concrete the notion that sexual morals and patterns of family life are matters of private choice or taste, not matters of public concern in which the state has a legitimate interest.

To understand the black preachers» lofty status among their own people and how they nurtured authentic participation with the majority on matters of public interest, one must understand how the black preacher has played the role of double agent or dual interpreter.

has been a theme of mine... meaning that my gender identity is not really a matter of public interest....

«The need to bring the matter promptly to a close is a matter of significant public interest and one which the decision letter leaves out of account.»

It is 25 years since James Watson and Francis Crick published their initial paper on the structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), but the technology to manipulate this genetic key to all of life is very new — so new that only during this past year did it become a matter of interest and concern to the general public.

The message of this book is that democratic life should be conceived not as an enterprise of autonomous men, no matter how clever they may be in organizing to pursue their interests, but as a way of realizing the Will of Heaven — that is, of doing the truth and serving the right in which man's proper being and destiny consist, This is another manner of signifying the «public philosophy» earlier mentioned.

It's not the first nor the last time this poor excuse of an individual will regurgitate hate language no matter what the subject is with the only intent of getting paid... he would probably throw her mother under the bus if it had the slightest potential of attracting public interest...

In selecting matter to be included in his work he was guided by the needs and interests of the public for which he wrote.

When the State Department considers who it will appoint to international conferences that deal with such matters, it consistently turns to the representatives of the communication industry rather than to knowledgeable representatives from public interest groups.

For example, as the result of law suits instituted by public - interest groups, the courts held that whenever broadcasters present a particular point of view on a matter of public importance, they also must provide opportunities for opposing viewpoints to be presented.

I think it absurd that this even matters... who cares what he believes... he has the best interest of the public at heart.

And this is where the nuts of the matter really lays, The board are made up of Ex merchant banker public schoolboys whose interest in Football begins and ends with the share price Men who are more interested in smoking big cigars and drinking brandy in private members clubs than seeing the club that they represent winning a trophy and clucking about how many millions they have in the bank, Parody?

They said the lawsuit poses a challenge to the right of a news organization «to explore matters of obvious public interest — what is in the food we eat and how that food is labeled.»

No matter what the intentions, all that public interest in the state of your waistline can leave moms feeling pressured.

«It's substantively not the most critical health issue, yet it was framed in such a way that the public outcry actually changed food policy in a matter of weeks,» said Sarah Klein, a lawyer at the Center for Science in the Public Intpublic outcry actually changed food policy in a matter of weeks,» said Sarah Klein, a lawyer at the Center for Science in the Public IntPublic Interest.

He called on well - meaning Nigerians to disregard any attempt to politicise the menace of cultism but focus instead on joining hands with the government and security agencies to bring the menace to an end in the interest of public safety while allowing the rule of law and justice to prevail in the matter.

«Unfortunately, and shamefully, consideration of what was in the public's best interest, rather than the political interest of the decision makers, was a matter of militant indifference to them.»

Shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna commented: «It is staggering ministers should have allowed themselves to get into such a quandary over the Hester bonus given they knew it was in the offing for many months and would be a matter of immense public interest.

«SERAP believes that the recoveries, specifically from high - ranking public officials (and not private individuals), are matters of public interest.

Whether the UK would seek to replicate these aspects in a future relations agreement would be a matter of public interest and debate.

The fact that he interacts with donors or potential donors is, therefore, a matter of public interest and concern.»

The issue of an MP claiming expenses for a mortgage that has already been paid off really does matter to people, and politicians can not defend extra-marital affairs by pretending that the public isn't interested.

«Although it is my office's policy to not confirm or deny the existence of any investigations, I believe the intense interest in this matter compels me to clarify the public record.

A loophole in electoral law in the United Kingdom means that although anyone donating even small sums of money to a political party has to declare this as a matter of public record, those loaning money at commercial rates of interest did not have to make a public declaration.

There had been speculation that the business secretary would use his powers to prevent the takeover after consultation with media watchdog Ofcom as a matter of public interest if it was thought the takeover would damage the plurality of the industry.

'' [This bill] creates a framework of principles rather than a rigid and inflexible code, and it seeks a fair balance between reputation and public information on matters of public interest.»

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, on Monday, warned judicial officers to refrain from commenting on matters of public interest on social media, stressing that...

According to him, if such information was true, «that can only be a gargantuan cover up on a matter which is fraudulent and we believe that this action of the BNI can only be sowing the seed of corruption in our country and also allowing and preventing sunshine on matters that are of public interest.»

The Lawyers in an official letter addressed to members of the 5 - member ad - hoc committee tasked to investigate the alleged scandal, said: «we have been instructed by our client to convey to you, which we hereby do, his desire to appear before your committee to be heard on the above allegation and to provide evidence that would assist your Committee to reach a fair and true conclusion on this substantially important matter of public interest.»

(i) The Committee on Ethics may, in its discretion, issue public or private advisory opinions with respect to questions of ethical conduct, conflicts of interest and other matters arising under this Article.

Akindele said «The government of Osun State should as a matter of urgency and in the interest of the public, invest in equipping the hospitals with up - to - date equipment, provide adequate manpower and make the work environment more conducive.

But a number of Labour and SNP MPs have now called on the parliamentary authorities to «urgently investigate» the matter, with former Foreign office minister Chris Bryant calling it a «clear conflict of interest»; Caroline Lucas labelling the findings «deeply concerning» and the SNP's Deirdre Brock asking, «What kind of shameless opportunist would be supporting their colleagues in public while betraying them in private?»

SERAP said: «We are pleased to accept the invitation from the Senate President to visit the National Assembly to discuss matters of public interest following SERAP's letter to Saraki to disclose details of salaries and allowances of members of the Senate,».

This is therefore a matter of significant public interest and not an obscure technocratic debate.

«Stephen was a role model for the young and if drugs were somehow involved in his death, as news reports suggested, should that not be a matter of public interest?

«Given the strong interrelationship between the economic success of the city and the health of its real estate industry, and that REBNY is one of the city's leading trade associations, the organization historically has spoken out on matters of important public interest, like mayoral control of NYC public schools,» Chin - Lyn said in a statement.

CCT v Saraki is a matter of undisputed public concern and interest, and comments by Falana and other senior lawyers amount to honest criticism on a matter of public importance.

It is the right of every man, in Parliament or out of it, in the Press or over the broadcast, to make fair comment, even outspoken comment, on matters of public interest.

According to him, in other jurisdictions such as in the US, it is the committees of Parliament that take matters of public concern seriously and investigate with no partisan interest.

They do not support public ownership of the railways — or of much else for that matter — or the restoration of Treasury responsibility for setting interest rates.

Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu (3rd right) makes a remark, while National Commissioner, Prof. Anthonia Okoosi - Simbine (2nd left) and other stakeholders watch with interest, at the public presentation of a Report on «Disability Votes Matter,» in Abuja on 25th October, 2017.

«An act to provide for the implementation of the constitutional rights to information held by a public institution subject to the exemptions that are necessary and consistent with the protection of the public interest in a democratic society to foster a culture of transparency and accountability in public affairs and to provide for related matters», the Deputy Attorney General submitted.

The requirement limited the circumstances in which media defendants could rely on the common law legal defense of «fair comment on matters of public interest,» and it restricted the right to freedom of expression.

«As a practical financial matter it won't amount to much if they are a few days late,» said Blair Horner of the New York Public Interest Research Group.