Sentences with phrase «protected against acts»

Younger children are generally even protected against acts that might have been intentional, but where they didn't understand the consequences because of their age.

The state of nature is, therefore, the state of freedom without external law, that is, no one can be obliged to respect the rights of others also and can not be sure that others will respect their rights and much less can be protected against acts of violence of others.

He said the government had to be alert to the way human rights legislation was applied, and provide the training and guidance necessary to protect against the act «becoming corrupted to produce perverse results».

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The employer should make sure that they have a legitimate case against the employee in this instance because many situations are covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other laws that protect employees.

In addition to federal laws against gender - based discrimination, the American With Disabilities Act can be used to protect against the unlawful treatment of caregivers.

Rep. Mike Coffman, R - Colo., introduced the Protecting Against Tyranny and Responsible Imports Act, or the PATRIA Act, that would target Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after he stripped the country's democratically elected national assembly of its power and authority.

The Western Australian government has called on its federal counterpart to beef up its Trade Practices Act (TPA) to help protect small business against predatory pricing by big business.

Most states have implemented laws against gender discrimination, and the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects women at the federal level.

Levandowski and his co-founder, Lior Ron, would not agree to sell their company to Uber unless they were protected against any potential future lawsuits, including those that occurred as a result of any «pre-signing bad acts.»

Verstein is an expert in the area of commodities regulation, and he helped explain how the Commodity Exchange Act is designed to protect against price manipulation.

The letter says that the groups agree that the administration is right to consider acting against China to protect US intellectual property.

Congress also acted to protect state «fair trade» laws that further safeguarded against predatory pricing.

For example, from: 1) the replenishment of foreign exchange buffers large enough to protect the economy against a protracted shock; 2) a significant reduction in government debt metrics; 3) a successful diversification of the economy and government revenues that will become less dependent on oil receipts; 4) continued improvements in governance and institutional strength which act as long — term constraints on Angola's rating.

The Federal Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act protects the donor and the recipient agency against liability, excepting only gross negligence and / or intentional misconduct.

«By protecting these laws and failing to bring Shahbaz Bhatti's killers to justice, the Pakistani government is further emboldening extremists to commit ever - more violent acts against religious minorities.

There will surely be occasions on which the state must intervene in the life of families in order to protect children, but it is more likely to be effective in acting against manifest evils than in positively restructuring families.

But as long as acting on perceived economic interest constantly impoverishes the future, society as a whole must do what it can to protect itself against market forces.

Peoplehood for nineteenth - and twentieth - century Jews became a bendlach — spiritually protecting Jews against threats from the outside while acting as the thin thread that could tie together the myriad and disparate Jewish groups and movements.

True Christians were not permitted to serve in the military or otherwise participate in war or even commit violent acts until the concept of the «just war» — fighting only when doing so was required to protect the innocent against an aggressor — was developed hundreds of years after the death of Christ.

What checks and balances can be devised to prevent abuses and protect the wider interests of humanity against the premature, unwise, or diabolical acts of those in charge?

In the UK according to the Equality Act 2010 there are certain «protected characteristics» which include religion (including atheism) and sexual orientation against discrimination.

Though defense mechanisms act to protect functional attitudes against threat and change, these defense mechanisms are not absolute.

In 2000, Congress passed the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, which protects victims from deportation after they testify against offenders.

The polyphenols in onions act as antioxidants in the body, which protects it against free radicals.

She outlining the importance of wetlands in protecting communities, as wetlands act as natural safeguards against disasters.

Bananas are high in potassium and low in salt and able to lower blood pressure, protect against heart attack and stroke and act as a prebiotic.

Domestically, we continue to act against non-conforming products, conducting tests and spot audits to protect consumers and support clients who comply with the Australian Certified Organic Standard.

Spinach - A very nutrient - dense food - Loaded with flavonoids which act as antioxidants, protecting the body from free radicals - Helps keep the heart healthy - May slow the age - related decline in brain function - Its lutein protects against eye diseases such as age - related cataracts and macular degeneration

In wenger we trust COYG u spoilt little brats, you muppets ain't even been tested in your arsenal fan career never seen your club finish lower then fourth every year we play in cl against the big boys and you lot act like were in crisis and things are so bad wow I'm beyond belief just can't get my head around the way you lot act sometimes step back a bit a think a little you twats most of you in your life time have never seen your team finish lower then fourth yes fûc #ing fourth most of you don't even no what it's like to be a real fan wen your team are struggling finishing mid table and still saying you love the club and protect them never in my life have I heard a generation of arsenal fans critise manager players board everything about our club wen things our knowere near as bad as you make out to be and could be.

It is just a cowardly act of clubs to protect themselves against criticisms if one of their own ruin their season.

The vernix should always be left to absorb naturally as it acts as a natural moisturizer and protects against infection in the first few days.

We are happy to report in response to a lawsuit filed against the Commonwealth's regulatory use of priority habitat screening to protect endangered species, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled unanimously to affirm the state's authority under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA).

This protects their skin from the surrounding amniotic fluid and acts as a barrier against infection after birth.

Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect breastfeeding women from being fired or discriminated against in the workplace.

The FDA plays a role in protecting Americans against health risks posed by food allergens via the 2004 Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA).

«Far from being a straightjacket limiting our ability to defend ourselves, human rights and the Human Rights Act are essential in identifying, defining and protecting the values that we must put to the forefront of the struggle against terrorism,» Lord Falconer argued.

However, amendments to the act, which come into force today, now protect such people against discrimination in the workplace, education, housing or in accessing services from the moment they are diagnosed.

On a more hopeful note, the article describes ways in which Sunni and Shia neighbors are protecting each other from militia raids and assassins — moments of human decency outlined against a stark backdrop of horrific acts.

While the Governor pledged his renewed support for a state Dream Act and for protecting New York's DACA recipients, he neglected to call for increased protections against federal immigration agents in courthouses, hospitals, and our communities,» said Choi in a statement.

«Is it not correct to suggest that your administration acted on the basis that it was essentially unrestrained by international or Nigerian law in engaging in or encouraging the apparent diversion and sharing of the over $ 2 billion meant to purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers in order to protect them against attacks from Boko Haram and to enhance their ability to defend the territorial integrity of the country and provide security for its citizens?»

That decision came after the New York State Legislature failed to pass the Women's Equality Act, which Gov. Cuomo said would close the gap between men's and women's salaries, introduce zero - tolerance rules against sexual harassment, fight workplace discrimination due to gender and protect abortion rights.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed a series of bills that fall under the 10 - point Women's Equality Act, aimed at protecting women against discrimination.

That is why I have introduced the Defense of Property Rights Act — to protect citizens» property rights and better provide means for citizens to seek redress against an overreaching government.

Additional safeguards include requiring multiple witnesses attesting the patient is acting on their own and at least two doctors in overseeing the process as well, who would be protected against both civil and criminal liability, along with any professional penalties for participating.

For Lower Taxes for EVERYONE For Restoring Local Decisions on Education For Protecting the 2nd Amendment For FULL Repeal of the SAFE Act Against Crony Capitalism.

Given the high costs and complexity of disability litigation, the issue of enforcing legal rights that protect against discrimination under the DDA has courted controversy since the act was introduced.

However, it is possible the Human Rights Act could protect newspapers against the damages — an ironic twist of fate for an industry which routinely attacks the legislation.

Last June, Faso voted in favor of the cynically dubbed Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017, a bill that sides with insurers, against the rights of patients who have been injured by medical malpractice.

«Her craven act can never erase the fact that for years she chose to promote, protect and defend the Clintons who are guilty of the same offenses and cover - ups against women she only now conveniently seeks to denounce, while still stopping short of calling on her close friend, Al Franken to resign.

She also helped write the Violence Against Women Act and a 2008 law designed to protect people with genetic predispositions to health conditions from facing discrimination from their employers or health insurance companies.