Sentences with phrase «respect customary law»

Perpetrators of violence and abuse do not respect customary law and are not behaving in accordance with it.

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Ms. Benshoof claims that the CRLP's attempts to enforce «customary international law» are consistent with the American legal system and that, in any event, UN «created norms respect the abortion policy of individual states.

With only two countries in all of Southeast Asia as signatories, the Philippines and Cambodia, non-refoulement (the principle of not returning refugees to countries where they may face persecution) is the only customary international law binding states to respect displaced peoples» need for safety.

Eileen Denza explores the international dimensions of Luxembourg's jurisprudence and analyses landmark cases of the last years with respect to treaty obligations in conflict with Union legislation (Intertanko and Air Transport Association of America) and the reception of customary international law (Kadi).

But, as a manner of law enforcement discretion and public relations and customary traditions of law enforcement respect for churches that long predate the formation of the USA, law enforcement routinely acts as if there was a right to sanctuary in churches (in the absence, for example, of an active shooter situation or a hostage crisis or a kidnapping with a missing victim).

Reaffirming the human rights of all Australians, we respect and recognise continuing customary laws, beliefs and tradition.

n light of the current state of international law in respect of the rights of Indigenous peoples, and Australia's international legal obligations arising from both customary international law and ratified multilateral treaties, it is incumbent upon Australia to provide positive legal recognition and protection of sea rights for Indigenous Australians.

Strategies: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service meeting the legal needs of people throughout the region; youth / school children have increased awareness and understanding of the legal system, their rights and responsibilities; justice system recognises, respects and uses customary law as substitute; effective Community Justice Groups / alternative Indigenous influenced justice systems operating throughout the region.

Customary international law and international instruments, in particular the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), provide binding legal obligations on Australia in respect of the human rights of Indigenous Australians, including obligations of equality and non-discrimination in relation to economic, social and cultural rights.