Sentences with phrase «principle of equality in»

In practice, the principle of equality in the administration of native title rights requires that Indigenous and non-Indigenous interests are administered equitably without non-Indigenous interests being privileged over the rights of Indigenous groups.

Both Christianity and classical philosophy had clear sets of values around which society could agree as well as a principle of equality in that anyone, however humble, who embodied those values was worthy of dignity and respect.

Not exact matches

MaRS will make reasonable efforts and use all means at its disposal to ensure that the information or service requested is provided in a manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity and equality.

The Sharia finance principle is related to the «Ethical Finance» that focus on the value of equality, morality, and fairness in finance.

We are deeply concerned that this discriminatory law runs counter to our guiding principles of equality and mutual respect and do not yet know what impact it will have on our ability to successfully host the 2017 All - Star Game in Charlotte.

This would assume an «imaginative,» not a historical, disposition: a divine intent in history, God - gifted immutable laws of morality, to which man has a duty to conform; order as a first requirement of good governance, achieved best by a restraint and respect for custom and tradition; variety as more desirable than systematic uniformity and liberty more desirable than equality; the honor and duty of a good life in a good community as taking precedence over individual desire; an embrace of a skepticism toward reason and abstract principle.

My hopes are that religious freedom will forever be a right in this country, since that was the principle upon which it was founded, but my fears are that in the name of «equality» those freedoms will gradually erode until all we have left are our prayer closets in our own homes.

In particular, the declaration references the charter's «principles of constitutional contractual citizenship» and «freedom of movement, property ownership, mutual solidarity and defense, as well as principles of justice and equality before the law,» in regards to Muslims and non-MuslimIn particular, the declaration references the charter's «principles of constitutional contractual citizenship» and «freedom of movement, property ownership, mutual solidarity and defense, as well as principles of justice and equality before the law,» in regards to Muslims and non-Muslimin regards to Muslims and non-Muslims.

I do hope that where we find disagreement there can still be the principle of mutual respect that can be held to and where we have agreement that this can work powerfully, in this case in the interests of dignity, equality, and empowerment for women for women's well being.

They include: the command of the sovereign; the majority of the voters; the principle of utility; the Supreme Court's varying interpretations of the Constitution's great but ambiguous phrases; the subtle implications of platitudinous shared values like «equality» or «autonomy»; and even a hypothetical social contract that abstract persons might adopt in the imaginary «original position» described by John Rawls.

In the forthcoming Victories of Reason, Stark will attribute to Christian rationality and advocacy nothing less than the emergence of capitalism (pioneered by medieval monks, not industrious Protestants) and the foundational principles of equality and individual liberty that informed that most conspicuous Western achievement of all: modern republican democracy.

Liberalism's defenders fear that any compromise of liberal principles will result in the resurgence of religious warfare, the re-enslavement of various populations, the loss of the independence of women, and the abandonment of rights and equality under law.

If we remove the Book of Galatians from our consideration, then the principles of equality become very faint echoes in the Bible.

I think equality requires that we treat women in principle as on the same level in the spirit of» coworkers» and in that sense I perceive it as an elevation of status from that of victimhood.

Personally, I find Christians that only care about preserving their moral supremacy at the cost of everyone else to be a far greater evil than same gender oriented individuals seeking equal treamtent in a country founded on the principles of freedom and equality.

Perhaps to a greater degree than we care to admit, the principle of the relation between order and in - equality may function in the organization of life at the human level.

They include the «chilling effects» of libel suits, the perennial conflicts between property and access, the three out of four publishers who intervene in news decisions affecting their local markets, the advertisers» freedom to move their money to where their interests are, industry self - regulation in broadcasting and advertising, the backlash against conveying under duress (as in a hostage crisis) points of view that are never aired as directly without duress, the flareups of book banning and censorship of textbooks, the rout of the civil rights movement, the retreat from principles of fairness and equality (even where never implemented), the attack on scientific and humane teaching, the threat of self - appointed media watchdogs to also spy on teachers in the classroom, and the general vigor of ancient orthodoxies masquarading as neo-this and neo-that.

The principle of equality most profoundly means that we are equally dependent on the constitutive relationships that create us, however relatively unequal we are in our various strengths, including our ability to exemplify the fullness and concreteness of this kind of power.

Equality is a significant principle of justice deduced, from the law of love and implicit within the love command: «Thus equality is love in terms of logic.

In spite of much that still needs to be done, we had better rejoice and be thankful, not only for more comfortable living with the vast range of things technology has produced, but for more recognition of race and sex equality and advances toward implementation of these principles; better education; better health; minimum wage, unemployment and social security provisions; and a large network of social agencies that we sometimes fume at as being bureaucratic and expensive but which few of us would want to see abolished.

The second is the principle which defines the idea of fatherland or nation in the most tolerant and human sense, a principle which guarantees equality of rights and national duties for those of all races, colors, languages, and ideologies existing in the country.

But the majority voted, in effect: «No, the university is committed to other values beside the pursuit of truth, and in this case the principle of racial equality is at stake.»

It was pragmatic in the sense that it becomes increasingly aware of the contingent circumstances of history which determine how much or how little it is necessary to emphasize» such regulative principles as justice, equality and liberty.

It was an exercise in delusion, if not hypocrisy, because all that we said about equality, life, liberty, public happiness, freedom, the right of assembly, participation, and the other noble principles applied in fact only to the white man, not to the majority of persons in this country, who at that time were red, or to a sizable minority who were black and in chains.

An important element too is that the freedom of information in the liberal tradition is not directly linked with the principle of equality.

The recognition of the development principle in world communication politics implies the entitlement to the development of communication infrastructures, to the procurement of adequate resources, the sharing of knowledge and skills, the equality of economic opportunities, and the correction of inequalities.

It makes no sense to grant the right of marriage to all those who love each other in the name of equality, of tolerance, of the struggle against discrimination or of other such principles.

What the hapless Al Campanis did was to say out loud that though baseball tolerates the presence of blacks on the playing field, not enough of its leadership believe sufficiently in the principle of equality to make that second effort to put blacks in administrative positions.

Also, he sees freedom and equality as perennial principles of justice that, like agape in relation to philia and justice, serve as judgment on their approximations (or lack thereof), and call communities to fuller approximations.

The suggestion, put forward at the first meeting of the club's equality and diversity forum which took place ahead of Liverpool's home fixture against Chelsea, was supported in principle by all present.

Feminist principles of non-violence and equality certainly haven't gotten in your way, have they!

«What they describe as discrimination and marginalisation of Christians is in fact the proper upholding of human rights and equalities law and principles — principles which protect all people against unfair treatment — and we are pleased that the court has recognised this.

«With the civil rights of New Yorkers hanging in the balance, Donovan needs to state publicly: Does he take his cues on intolerance from his mentor and political patron Guy Molinari, or does he stand with principled New Yorkers — and now, thankfully, a federal court — who view marriage equality as a fundamental right?»

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.

The chapter on religion argues, for example, that the cosmopolitan principles of common origin of humanity, equality of human beings, and universal solidarity can be found in all religious traditions.

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.

Said President Weah: «Article 7 — The Republic shall, consistent with the principles of individual freedom and social justice enshrined in this Constitution, manage the national economy and the natural resources of Liberia in such manner as shall ensure the maximum feasible participation of Liberian citizens under conditions of equality, so as to advance the general welfare of the Liberian people and the economic development of Liberia.»

The Charter of the United Nations, signed in 1945, was the first international agreement to affirm the principle of equality between women and men.

As agonistic thinkers like Bonnie Honig rightly argue (see the interview with herhere), it is important to see the common good not as agreed upon in a set of formal procedures or as fixed principles of equality, liberty, and justice.

... To deny this fundamental freedom on so unsupportable a basis as the racial classifications embodied in these statutes, classifications so directly subversive of the principle of equality at the heart of the Fourteenth Amendment, is surely to deprive all the State's citizens of liberty without due process of law.

In those countries where it remains, international safeguards aim to ensure legality and fair trial, principles of equality and consistency, and minimum standards of protection for vulnerable groups, as well as entailing imposition only for the most serious crimes.

In the run - up to the Scottish parliamentary elections due to be held in 2016, The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is calling on Scotland's political parties to prioritise the four tax principles of Adam Smith: equality, certainty, convenience and economy, in their design of a new council tax systeIn the run - up to the Scottish parliamentary elections due to be held in 2016, The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is calling on Scotland's political parties to prioritise the four tax principles of Adam Smith: equality, certainty, convenience and economy, in their design of a new council tax systein 2016, The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is calling on Scotland's political parties to prioritise the four tax principles of Adam Smith: equality, certainty, convenience and economy, in their design of a new council tax systein their design of a new council tax system.

This can be seen as an offence to equality (as you argue) but it can also be seen as the pro-localism principle of treating difference differently - ie, not imposing a one - size fits all solution if there are different demands and preferences in different nations / regions / areas.

Or, to put it in a different way, principles of fairness and equality can not only be reached, or understood, through an economic prism, but are rather much more nuanced than this.

Thus, the most pressing and overwhelming challenge facing the next Labour leader and shadow chancellor will be in devising a compelling economic narrative of progressive fiscal responsibility, whilst resolutely holding on to our core principles of self - improvement, fairness and equality of opportunity.

Previous recipients of the International Solidarity Award are: Aung San Suu Kyi (2012) Jalila al Salman (2013) The National Executive has adopted seven guiding principles for conferring the Award to individuals whose contribution is to: (i) Defending human rights (ii) Defending trade union rights of teachers (iii) Working for quality education (iv) Demonstrating values of solidarity, equality and democracy (v) Educator / teacher (vi) Challenging violence, injustice, bigotry and hatred (vii) Working in countries outside the UK.

My fear is that the first Anglican church, synagogue or mosque that says, «It offends our principles and the basic tenets of our religion's faith», will be countered by the zealots of Stonewall moving in, saying, «We're going to sue under the Equalities Act and the Human Rights Act».

With each and every growing controversy, we have seen that the government's changes to the criminal justice system have been rooted in the panacea of cutting costs, with little regard to preserving the integrity and the fundamental principles of equality before the law and access to justice that sit at the heart of our legal system.

«With each and every growing controversy, we have seen that the government's changes to the criminal justice system have been rooted in the panacea of cutting costs, with little regard to preserving the integrity and the fundamental principles of equality before the law and access to justice that sit at the heart of our legal system,» he said.

«Carlos Cardona's release from federal detention is an important step toward upholding the principles of fairness and equality on which this state was built,» Cuomo said in a statement.