I agree with you on some ideas you have, but disagree with most of your assessments regarding my motives, tactics, strategy, and application of my personal viewpoints
on equality under the law.
Not exact matches
Emancipation might have been delayed for decades if a minority of diehard idealists had not made such a fuss insisting
on a philosophically consistent application of the ideals of liberty and
equality under the
law.
Can you see why
equality under the
law and equal rights for everyone means throwing out the bias of religion, as none of them agree with the others
on anything.
If the framers of the Constitution had been more morally courageous in identifying slavery as an evil, or if the later compensatory amendment had rooted liberty in a common human nature rather than
on weaker procedural grounds of
equality under the
law, then perhaps the expansion of protected classes and arbitrary rights would not have advanced so stridently.
Since the Christian's ultimate loyalty is to God and not the state in its demand for obedience to the
law, the Christian always tempers his loyalty with insistences
on justice with love that calls for an
equality and liberty that holds the state's necessary powers of coercion
under restraint and accountability to God.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana believes in the principles that democratic societies provide individuals with the best conditions for political liberty, personal freedom,
equality of opportunity and economic development
under the rule of
law; and therefore being committed to advancing the social and political values
on which democratic societies are founded, including the basic personal freedoms and human rights, as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; in particular, the right of free speech, organization, assembly and non-violent dissent; the right to free elections and the freedom to organize effective parliamentary opposition to government; the right to a free and independent media; the right to religious belief;
equality before the
law; and individual opportunity and prosperity.
Witness the successful US civil rights movement (clearly for
equality under the
law & an end to segregation) compared to the ultimately unsuccessful 70's / 80's CND campaigners (against atomic weapons but no coherent or sensible pro-position
on anything).
On that historic day, we affirmed the fundamental
equality of all New Yorkers to marry the person they love, no matter their sexual orientation,
under the
law.
Acting as pro bono counsel for Trevor Loke with respect to a judicial review of the Minister of Advanced Education's decision to consent to a
law school at Trinity Western University
on the basis that such decision violates his
equality rights
under the Charter.
The equal footing doctrine, also known as
equality of the states, is the principle in United States constitutional
law that all states admitted to the Union
under the Constitution since 1789 enter
on equal footing with the 13 states already in the Union at that time.
She believes that the
law under which her application for benefits was denied violates
equality rights because it treats people differently based
on whether their work - related disability is physical or mental.
In addition, the judge or justice should also consider the salutary and deleterious effects of producing the record
on the complainant or witnesses right to
equality, privacy and personal security
under the
law.
On April 17, 1982, Canada enshrined those protections in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, declaring that
equality under the
law is fundamental to the quality of life of its citizens.
A powerful advocate for
equality in legal education and for women's rights
under the
law, she also published numerous articles and book chapters
on subjects including divorce, adoption, and reproductive rights.
I note that the drafters of the Charter were clearly aware of this ambiguity, as they certainly didn't impose
on governments the general obligation to treat citizens equally in drafting section 15 (1)-- they made a point of defining
equality as
equality before and
under the
law, including the right to equal protection and benefit of the
law.
There are also going to easy questions, like, for example, whether a regulator acting
under a public interest mandate should have an accurate name that the public understands or provide its imprimatur to — as one national newspaper has put it — a «gay - free»
law school or, indeed, to take the highest profile example of late, require its members to act in ways that promote
equality, diversity and inclusion.2 I don't say that these questions are easy because everyone will agree
on them — clearly people have not and do not.
In one respect, the judgment of the Quebec Court of Appeal (COA) is consistent with Miron v. Trudel (1995) in which the SCC held that exclusion of common -
law spouses from automobile insurance benefits constituted discrimination
on the grounds of marital status
under s. 15 Charter
equality provisions.
Justice Quince has received the following honors and awards: 2017, National Bar Association Hall of Fame; 2017, Women Lawyers Division Jurist of the Year; 2017 Sharon Press Excellence in ADR; 2008, Lifetime Achievement Award by The Florida Bar's Government Lawyer Section; Florida Commission
on the Status of Women, 2007 Florida Women's Hall of Fame award; American Bar Association Commission
on Women in the Profession; 2007 Justice Quince was inducted into Florida Blue Key as an honorary member; 2006 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award; 2006 Rickards High School Outstanding School Volunteer Award; 2005 Key to the City of Winter Haven; 2005 Richard W. Ervin Equal Justice Award; 2004 Key to the City of Panama City, Florida; 2004 Catholic University of America, Columbus School of
Law, Black Law Student Association Alumni Achievement Award; 2004 Lee County Association for Women Lawyers and the Lee County Bar Association Award for dedication to the promotion of equality in law and outstanding service as a distinguished member of the Florida judiciary; 2002 Florida Bar Equal Opportunities in the Profession Award; 2002 Florida Girls State Award; 2003 Helping Hand Award; 2003 Southern Women in Public Service Pacesetter Award; 2003 Florida Girls State Award; 2003 Pioneering the Future in our Community Award; 2003 Outstanding Jurist and Howard University Alumna Award; 2001 William H. Hastie Award from the National Bar Association Judicial Council; National Bar Association Presidential Achievement Award; Girl Scouts, Woman of Distinction Award, 2001; National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division Jurist Award for Outstanding Leadership Achievements and Dedicated Service to the Community At Large; Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association for Service on the Bench; Virgil Hawkins Bar Association Award for Community Service and Advancement of Equal Justice Under Law; the Virgil Hawkins Bar Association Certificate for Achievement in Jurisprudence; the Fort Lauderdale High School Award for participating in the School Law Magnet Program; the Broward County School Board Appreciation Award for Inspiration and Devotion to Our Youth; Award of Distinguished Service and Continuing Commitment to the People of Florida from the Fort Lauderdale B'nai B'rith; Proclamation from the Broward Board of County Commissioners stating that February 28, 1999, as «The Honorable Peggy A. Quince Appreciation Day»; Hillsborough County Sheriff's Black Advisory Council Appreciation Award; Lakeland NAACP Award for Contribution to Civil Rights; the African - American Production Company Personal Achievement Award; Paul C. Perkins Bar Association Appreciation Award; Florida State University College of Law Appreciation Certificate for Contributions made to Summer Law Program For Undergraduate Students; Certificate from the Office of the Attorney General, Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute for Exemplary Contributions to Crime Prevention in the State of Florida; and 2016, inducted into Stetson University College of Law Hall of fa
Law, Black
Law Student Association Alumni Achievement Award; 2004 Lee County Association for Women Lawyers and the Lee County Bar Association Award for dedication to the promotion of equality in law and outstanding service as a distinguished member of the Florida judiciary; 2002 Florida Bar Equal Opportunities in the Profession Award; 2002 Florida Girls State Award; 2003 Helping Hand Award; 2003 Southern Women in Public Service Pacesetter Award; 2003 Florida Girls State Award; 2003 Pioneering the Future in our Community Award; 2003 Outstanding Jurist and Howard University Alumna Award; 2001 William H. Hastie Award from the National Bar Association Judicial Council; National Bar Association Presidential Achievement Award; Girl Scouts, Woman of Distinction Award, 2001; National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division Jurist Award for Outstanding Leadership Achievements and Dedicated Service to the Community At Large; Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association for Service on the Bench; Virgil Hawkins Bar Association Award for Community Service and Advancement of Equal Justice Under Law; the Virgil Hawkins Bar Association Certificate for Achievement in Jurisprudence; the Fort Lauderdale High School Award for participating in the School Law Magnet Program; the Broward County School Board Appreciation Award for Inspiration and Devotion to Our Youth; Award of Distinguished Service and Continuing Commitment to the People of Florida from the Fort Lauderdale B'nai B'rith; Proclamation from the Broward Board of County Commissioners stating that February 28, 1999, as «The Honorable Peggy A. Quince Appreciation Day»; Hillsborough County Sheriff's Black Advisory Council Appreciation Award; Lakeland NAACP Award for Contribution to Civil Rights; the African - American Production Company Personal Achievement Award; Paul C. Perkins Bar Association Appreciation Award; Florida State University College of Law Appreciation Certificate for Contributions made to Summer Law Program For Undergraduate Students; Certificate from the Office of the Attorney General, Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute for Exemplary Contributions to Crime Prevention in the State of Florida; and 2016, inducted into Stetson University College of Law Hall of fa
Law Student Association Alumni Achievement Award; 2004 Lee County Association for Women Lawyers and the Lee County Bar Association Award for dedication to the promotion of
equality in
law and outstanding service as a distinguished member of the Florida judiciary; 2002 Florida Bar Equal Opportunities in the Profession Award; 2002 Florida Girls State Award; 2003 Helping Hand Award; 2003 Southern Women in Public Service Pacesetter Award; 2003 Florida Girls State Award; 2003 Pioneering the Future in our Community Award; 2003 Outstanding Jurist and Howard University Alumna Award; 2001 William H. Hastie Award from the National Bar Association Judicial Council; National Bar Association Presidential Achievement Award; Girl Scouts, Woman of Distinction Award, 2001; National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division Jurist Award for Outstanding Leadership Achievements and Dedicated Service to the Community At Large; Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association for Service on the Bench; Virgil Hawkins Bar Association Award for Community Service and Advancement of Equal Justice Under Law; the Virgil Hawkins Bar Association Certificate for Achievement in Jurisprudence; the Fort Lauderdale High School Award for participating in the School Law Magnet Program; the Broward County School Board Appreciation Award for Inspiration and Devotion to Our Youth; Award of Distinguished Service and Continuing Commitment to the People of Florida from the Fort Lauderdale B'nai B'rith; Proclamation from the Broward Board of County Commissioners stating that February 28, 1999, as «The Honorable Peggy A. Quince Appreciation Day»; Hillsborough County Sheriff's Black Advisory Council Appreciation Award; Lakeland NAACP Award for Contribution to Civil Rights; the African - American Production Company Personal Achievement Award; Paul C. Perkins Bar Association Appreciation Award; Florida State University College of Law Appreciation Certificate for Contributions made to Summer Law Program For Undergraduate Students; Certificate from the Office of the Attorney General, Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute for Exemplary Contributions to Crime Prevention in the State of Florida; and 2016, inducted into Stetson University College of Law Hall of fa
law and outstanding service as a distinguished member of the Florida judiciary; 2002 Florida Bar Equal Opportunities in the Profession Award; 2002 Florida Girls State Award; 2003 Helping Hand Award; 2003 Southern Women in Public Service Pacesetter Award; 2003 Florida Girls State Award; 2003 Pioneering the Future in our Community Award; 2003 Outstanding Jurist and Howard University Alumna Award; 2001 William H. Hastie Award from the National Bar Association Judicial Council; National Bar Association Presidential Achievement Award; Girl Scouts, Woman of Distinction Award, 2001; National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division Jurist Award for Outstanding Leadership Achievements and Dedicated Service to the Community At Large; Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association for Service
on the Bench; Virgil Hawkins Bar Association Award for Community Service and Advancement of Equal Justice
Under Law; the Virgil Hawkins Bar Association Certificate for Achievement in Jurisprudence; the Fort Lauderdale High School Award for participating in the School Law Magnet Program; the Broward County School Board Appreciation Award for Inspiration and Devotion to Our Youth; Award of Distinguished Service and Continuing Commitment to the People of Florida from the Fort Lauderdale B'nai B'rith; Proclamation from the Broward Board of County Commissioners stating that February 28, 1999, as «The Honorable Peggy A. Quince Appreciation Day»; Hillsborough County Sheriff's Black Advisory Council Appreciation Award; Lakeland NAACP Award for Contribution to Civil Rights; the African - American Production Company Personal Achievement Award; Paul C. Perkins Bar Association Appreciation Award; Florida State University College of Law Appreciation Certificate for Contributions made to Summer Law Program For Undergraduate Students; Certificate from the Office of the Attorney General, Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute for Exemplary Contributions to Crime Prevention in the State of Florida; and 2016, inducted into Stetson University College of Law Hall of fa
Law; the Virgil Hawkins Bar Association Certificate for Achievement in Jurisprudence; the Fort Lauderdale High School Award for participating in the School
Law Magnet Program; the Broward County School Board Appreciation Award for Inspiration and Devotion to Our Youth; Award of Distinguished Service and Continuing Commitment to the People of Florida from the Fort Lauderdale B'nai B'rith; Proclamation from the Broward Board of County Commissioners stating that February 28, 1999, as «The Honorable Peggy A. Quince Appreciation Day»; Hillsborough County Sheriff's Black Advisory Council Appreciation Award; Lakeland NAACP Award for Contribution to Civil Rights; the African - American Production Company Personal Achievement Award; Paul C. Perkins Bar Association Appreciation Award; Florida State University College of Law Appreciation Certificate for Contributions made to Summer Law Program For Undergraduate Students; Certificate from the Office of the Attorney General, Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute for Exemplary Contributions to Crime Prevention in the State of Florida; and 2016, inducted into Stetson University College of Law Hall of fa
Law Magnet Program; the Broward County School Board Appreciation Award for Inspiration and Devotion to Our Youth; Award of Distinguished Service and Continuing Commitment to the People of Florida from the Fort Lauderdale B'nai B'rith; Proclamation from the Broward Board of County Commissioners stating that February 28, 1999, as «The Honorable Peggy A. Quince Appreciation Day»; Hillsborough County Sheriff's Black Advisory Council Appreciation Award; Lakeland NAACP Award for Contribution to Civil Rights; the African - American Production Company Personal Achievement Award; Paul C. Perkins Bar Association Appreciation Award; Florida State University College of
Law Appreciation Certificate for Contributions made to Summer Law Program For Undergraduate Students; Certificate from the Office of the Attorney General, Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute for Exemplary Contributions to Crime Prevention in the State of Florida; and 2016, inducted into Stetson University College of Law Hall of fa
Law Appreciation Certificate for Contributions made to Summer
Law Program For Undergraduate Students; Certificate from the Office of the Attorney General, Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute for Exemplary Contributions to Crime Prevention in the State of Florida; and 2016, inducted into Stetson University College of Law Hall of fa
Law Program For Undergraduate Students; Certificate from the Office of the Attorney General, Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute for Exemplary Contributions to Crime Prevention in the State of Florida; and 2016, inducted into Stetson University College of
Law Hall of fa
Law Hall of fame.
C - 25 promotes the type of
equality and fairness Anatole France had in mind when he said: «The
law, in all its majestic
equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep
under bridges
on rainy nights, to beg
on the streets and to steal bread.»
Law argued that the provisions of the Canada Pension Plan that limited access to survivor's benefits
on the basis of age were a violation of her
equality rights
under Section 15 (1) of the Charter.
The 1960 Canadian Bill of Rights affirmed the right to
equality before the
law and, in the Drybones case, the Supreme Court of Canada held that an Aboriginal person had been unfairly discriminated against
on the basis of race by being convicted
under an Indian Act provision that made it an offence for an Aboriginal person to be intoxicated off - reserve.
Under this Convention, Australia has undertaken to provide
equality before the
law and not to discriminate
on the basis of race.
Agreement making processes based
on consultation alone do not satisfy the principles of
equality and effective participation required
under international
law.
It is
on this basis, that I would argue that policy making processes based
on consultation alone do not satisfy the principles of
equality, equity and effective participation required
under international
law.
The report concludes that,
on the High Court's own analysis, the extinguishment of native title, both
under the Native Title Act and at common
law, is not only discriminatory at international
law but fails to meet the standards of
equality under domestic
law.
The suspension decision potentially limits the right of Sri Lankan and Afghan nationals to
equality before the
law including equal treatment before tribunals and other organs administering justice (protected
under article 5 of ICERD), and the right to freedom from arbitrary detention (protected
under article 9 of the International Covenant
on Civil and Political Rights).
NAWL and its local caucuses have lobbied
on such matters as human rights, family
law, tax
law, pornography, reproductive choice, the sexual assault provisions in the Criminal Code and
equality provisions
under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Policy making processes based
on consultation alone do not satisfy the principles of
equality, equity and effective participation required
under international
law.
Policy making processes that are based
on consultation alone do not satisfy the principles of
equality, equity and effective participation required
under international
law.