Sentences with phrase «remain behind closed doors»

English courts possess the most draconian powers to remove children from their parents in Europe and have twice the number of permanent removals than in Scotland, yet the government maintains that these courts must remain behind closed doors to protect a child's right to privacy.

Since the piece is performed in public, everyone can participate, and all participation is transparent to all witnesses; the work implies that political discourse should not remain behind closed doors in private spaces but rather be open for scrutiny in public spaces.

He also hinted at a new and fresh approach to generating ad revenue, but that secret will remain behind closed doors for now.

At this moment, Senate Republicans remain behind closed doors in their conference room on the state Capitol's third floor.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who had indicated support for the Senate's effort to expand charter schools, has not made a public appearance in Albany this week, remaining behind closed doors negotiating with lawmakers.

After meeting with Gov. Andrew Cuomo for about an hour, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and his fellow bishops held a brief press conference to review their closed - door chat, while the governor himself remains behind closed doors.

In Albany on Monday, the governor remained behind closed doors and members of the legislative majorities hunkered down in conference meetings to receive updates from their leaders.

It's obvious that Effie (and the audience) are craving a bit of lusty bodice - ripping, but any action remains behind closed doors, only hinted at in the clever dialogue.

Curated by Dr Jo Melvin, the director of Flanagan's estate, the show focuses on these seminal early works from the 50s, 60s and 70s that came to establish Flanagan's solid reputation — many of the pieces in the show have remained behind closed doors for 30 years.

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So many times... I have met women who outwardly «act» submissive & even «remain silent in the church»; however, they are rebellious, controlling, & manipulative witches behind closed doors.

But a year into Article 50 and the UK has remained quiet on its patent policy, save for a few hushed conversations behind closed doors, leaving many patent lawyers - whose livelihoods rest on working across the EU - in jeopardy.

However, several amendments were diluted or rejected outright: selection of judicial candidates will likely continue to happen behind closed doors, the Brooklyn Democratic Party will continue to refuse to provide basic support for Brooklynites looking to organize their own Democratic clubs, and unlimited power via the proxies of absent County Committee members remain in the hands of the Chair.

In contrast to the high political drama unfolding behind closed doors, the streets of the capital remained calm, with people going about their daily business, albeit under the watch of soldiers on armored vehicles at strategic locations.

The agreement ensures that the hospital will not close its doors and that some element of care would remain at the Cobble Hill site, a crucial point for the de Blasio administration, which has been working behind the scenes to reach a deal.

Senate Republicans remain huddled behind closed doors as we continue to wait for bill language for the mega property - tax cap, mandate relief and rent control extension for New York City.

ALBANY — Clusters of Democratic members of the Assembly met behind closed doors in the Legislative Office Building on Monday, debating whether Sheldon Silver could remain as speaker as he fights federal corruption charges.

Mr. Cuomo has been in Albany, but if he has exerted any influence, it has been behind closed doors: He remained hidden from sight, offering no comment on the state of negotiations, leaving legislative leaders to offer periodic, and largely uninformative updates.

The majority of members on the Buffalo School Board remain in an executive session discussing a proposed Buffalo teachers contract, but not everyone agreed to having the conversation behind closed doors.

The guest states his choice, and the host opens one of the two remaining closed doors, always being careful that it is one behind which there is no prize.

The power is up for grabs but taking it won't be easy when the dead refuse to remain in their grave and deceit lurks behind every closed door.

«A sculpture incorporating a metal platform and a wedge of congealed petroleum jelly [is] the remains of Drawing Restraint 13: The Instrument of Surrender, a filmed performance executed behind closed doors on Sunday, Apr. 2, during which Barney emerged from a crate atop the platform dressed as General Douglas MacArthur, fell into the jelly and then proceeded to sign several of his works with the aid of two actors (the film of DR13 will be released at the upcoming «Drawing Restraint» overview at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art»

Among the culprits are Huawei, Asus, Sharp, and even LG — though it remains unclear if the LG G7 the company showed off behind closed doors at MWC 2018 will actually be released.