Sentences with phrase «of public opinion in»

I like our court system, imperfect as it is; it stands in opposition to the court of public opinion in a legal framework vs an emotional / politically biased framework.

If citizens are to be able to exercise their democratic rights they must be in a position to follow in detail the decision - making process within the institutions taking part in the legislative procedures and to have access to all relevant information... Thus, the expression of public opinion in relation to a particular provisional legislative proposal or agreement agreed in the course of a trilogue and reflected in the fourth column of a trilogue table forms an integral part of the exercise of EU citizens» democratic rights, particularly since... such agreements are generally subsequently adopted without substantial amendment by the co-legislators.

Given the state of public opinion in the south, the ironic result might be that Scotland would become a member, while the remainder of the UK stays outside of the EU.

Some commentators agree with Ginsburg that SCOTUS got far ahead of public opinion in Roe v. Wade and created a backlash against abortion rights that continues to this day.

It is important to recognize that among political theorists there are different conceptions of the role of public opinion in democracy, which has implications for how we think about the role of science, the media and politics..

But understanding these agreements can help to understand why people hold different views about the role of public opinion in a democracy.

So the results reported below can only be suggestive; to get a reliable sample of public opinion in the state, a survey for that state would need to be conducted.

I would also remind them that they are on the wrong side of public opinion in this state.

«The most accurate gauge of public opinion in any sporting event is the sports betting market and the Super Bowl presents a great opportunity for value - minded sports investors.

It is a hopeful sign that leaders of public opinion in other spheres of life are now recognizing the importance of the moral and spiritual dimension of life in society.

That means the candidates should have principles but also policy agendas that are plausible given the state of public opinion in those constituencies.

Although Rev. Falwell was understandably trying to rehabilitate his moral credibility, his explanation confirmed that the tide of public opinion in the Southern white churches ran against desegregation and interracial marriage.

Pius XII had already - emphasized the necessity of a public opinion in the Church.

But Comey's own credibility has undergone some damage in the process, and it's unclear whether the book and its accompanying media blitz have moved the needle of public opinion in his favor.

Not exact matches

The game is the most recent example of how Russians tried to sway public opinion in the US during the 2016 election.

«Taking full account of the available evidence and strength of public opinion today, my judgment is that Scotland should say no to fracking,» Paul Wheelhouse said in a statement Tuesday to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

Opinion: The departure of career public servant Stephen Wood has raised questions about the role of the bureaucracy in providing frank and fearless advice.

The flow is vulnerable to a number of factors, including unpredictable shifts in public opinion on such emotive issues as immigration and preferential treatment of foreigners in the workplace.

In my opinion, getting out of the endorsement game would help newspapers regain trust, fend off charges of bias and show respect for the public's decision - making abilities.

Since the Italian public opinion does not want a euro exit, the political class will probably decide that the former is better, and that it is less humiliating to be in a conditional lending program run by one of their own - the ECB President Mario Draghi.

It now remains to be seen if NERC will listen to the public and christen their ship with, in our opinion, the greatest name of all time.

The Oxford English Dictionary declared «post-truth» the word of the year — the notion that «objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.»

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said in her opinion that the law «shelters employees of private contractors that serve public companies, just as it shelters the public companies» own employees.»

But the court in which these emails end up having the most significant consequences is the court of public opinion or in privately held evaluations.

In a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll ™ among 1155 Canadians 18 years of age and older who had heard of Blackberry Ltd, fully three quarters agree the survival of Blackberry is important to the Canadian economy (75 %) and as many as one half agree strongly (50 %).

The rules of evidence that apply in an arbitration fall somewhere between the anything goes «rules» that apply in the court of public opinion and the rules of evidence that apply in court which limit what comes in, generally speaking, to the kind of evidence experience has shown is trustworthy.

«The battleground has shifted to the legal courts and the court of public opinion,» he said, referring to lawsuits filed by tribes and an effort planned by the Lakota People's Law Project to rally lawmakers and others in Washington, D.C., to their cause.

At the very least, controversial emails or other communications from high - profile or powerful people that are disclosed publicly — no matter how they are obtained — are considered in the court of public opinion where no rules of admissibility apply.

How it all turns out will depend on the appeal — and Shkreli is clearly banking on victory either there — or in the court of public opinion.

In a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll ™ among 1087 Canadians 18 years of age and older, the average amount of vacation time given to employed workers is about 4 weeks (3.7), while the self - employed take a similar amount of time off (4.0 weeks, on average).

And yet emails received in the rule - free court of public opinion may not be admissible in a court of law, where strict rules of admissibility apply.

«I think United is likely to be found on legally solid ground, but has already lost in the court of public opinion, and will pay dearly for it,» Quinn said according to Reuters, noting that Dao could still get a substantial settlement from the airline.

In a poll commissioned in conjunction with tonight's show, the Marist Institute for Public Opinion found that more than seven in 10 Americans do not think private companies should be required to publish the salaries of its employees, nor should firms disclose pay rates internallIn a poll commissioned in conjunction with tonight's show, the Marist Institute for Public Opinion found that more than seven in 10 Americans do not think private companies should be required to publish the salaries of its employees, nor should firms disclose pay rates internallin conjunction with tonight's show, the Marist Institute for Public Opinion found that more than seven in 10 Americans do not think private companies should be required to publish the salaries of its employees, nor should firms disclose pay rates internallin 10 Americans do not think private companies should be required to publish the salaries of its employees, nor should firms disclose pay rates internally.

Apple, with the support of the entire tech industry behind it, successfully swayed public opinion in March in its legal battle against the Department of Justice.

Thursday's sanctions target Russians indicted last month as part of the special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's election meddling on charges of conspiracy to interfere in the election by waging a social - media influence operation to sow discord and sway public opinion in the US in favor of Trump.

Merck experienced significant increases in positive consumer perception in the days following Frazier's resignation from Trump's manufacturing council over what he called a matter of «personal conscience,» according YouGov BrandIndex, a firm that tracks public opinions about brands.

Fox first announced its 10.75 pound per share offer in December 2016 but the deal has been held up concerns about the influence Murdoch could wield over public opinion through owning all of the broadcaster as well a clutch of UK newspapers.

«I do not believe that public opinion in the Philippines or the national interest of the Philippines would support the relinquishing of Philippine rights, territory or sovereignty, and I can't imagine that is President Duterte's intention,» Daniel Russel, the US's chief diplomat for East Asia, said.

With its ability to influence opinions, social media does remarkable harm by playing a role in the rigging of elections and public debate.

Increasingly, businesses are interested in using these opinions to get a read on their public image and the tastes of consumers.

In a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll among 1,385 Canadians 18 years of age and older, the majority (51 %) do not agree Canadian employers should be able to hire temporary foreign workers (a federal program which has just been curtailed), while fewer than this agree (45 %).

In a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll ™ among Canadians 18 years of age and older, 1 - in - 7 (14 %) planned to make a major purchase of $ 10,000 or more in the next yeaIn a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll ™ among Canadians 18 years of age and older, 1 - in - 7 (14 %) planned to make a major purchase of $ 10,000 or more in the next yeain - 7 (14 %) planned to make a major purchase of $ 10,000 or more in the next yeain the next year.

Opinion polls showed that just 22 % of New Brunswickers supported the deal, and a two - month - long diet of protests and loud public outrage convinced five of Graham's Liberal MLAs, including three cabinet ministers, to tell the premier in early January that they couldn't support the transaction.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Neiman Marcus, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of July 28, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated September 18, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

To win any new deal, Greece will have to overcome deep distrust among partners, above all Germany, Greece's biggest creditor and the EU's biggest economy, where public opinion has hardened in favour of cutting Greece loose from the euro.

In fact, the scale of the Chinese government's use of Facebook to communicate abroad offers a notable sign of Beijing's understanding of Facebook's power to mold public opinion.

When asked about the best way forward for Canada's economy in an Abacus Data public opinion survey last year, just one - third suggested Canada should prioritize promoting the use of Canada's oil and gas.

The independent auditors are responsible for performing an independent audit of Goldman Sachs» financial statements and of its internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)(United States) and expressing an opinion as to the conformity of Goldman Sachs» financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles and the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting.

Audit Fees: comprise fees for professional services necessary to perform an audit or review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, including services rendered for the audit of IBM's annual financial statements (including services incurred with rendering an opinion under Section 404 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002) and review of quarterly financial statements.

One piece of good news is that public - opinion polls, time after time, show that most Canadians think a top priority in this country is the support of social programs.