Sentences with phrase «rights law addresses»

Yes, human rights law addresses the kinds of violations enacted by toxic fracking practices — as others have rightly argued in this discussion.

Not exact matches

Obama, speaking at the South by Southwest entertainment festival in Austin, Texas, last month, warned against «fetishizing our phones» and said that doing nothing to address law enforcement's encryption challenges «can't be the right answer.»
The onus, he said, was on the Senate to craft a bill that addressed the gaps in the current law but protected gun owners» rights.
«Amendment 14 addressed citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws — namely for former black slaves.
Perhaps Jesus was addressing the particular sin of Adultry, and admonishing her not to continue on this, but either way, He had the opportunity to condemn her, and He knew she was guilty, he knew she deserved the punishment that the Law called for, and as the only one without sin, HE ALONE HAD THE RIGHT TO THROW THE FIRST STONE... but he chose mercy and love and to not condemn.
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While a good answer, this doesn't really address if the US Christian Right has a view on it... just the state of current laws
The manifesto includes plans to enhance the definition of «worker» in employment law, to outlaw bogus self - employment, strengthen rights in companies and address agency labour issues and guarantee rights for workers from day one.
«The Databases unlawfully assemble and disseminate the names and homes addresses of New York pistol permit holders, in violation of those citizens» privacy rights and New York Law
The county legislature finds, declares and determines that chapter 797 of the laws of 1992 provides an important foundation for achieving the right to farm protection sought in Erie county and that in order to address the unique circumstances facing agriculture in Erie county, it is necessary to provide for more comprehensive local right to farm protection.
Frequently people think that there are only two ways address flexibility in a constitution: to legally entrench an entire document and to protect it with strong judicial oversight, or to have a political constitution and a sovereign parliament, which, in the words of A.V. Dicey, «has... the right to make or unmake any law whatever....»
Mr. Donovan, rather than expending the severely limited resources of the State on partisan, politically motivated litigation against the law of the land which, however flawed, did address some notorious abuses by the insurance industry, why don't you tell us what your priority is with respect to corruption and misuse of public funbds and resources by politicians right here in New York State?
The agenda seeks to address women's health issues with the passage of the Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act and codifying abortion rights into state law.
By keeping state operations spending growth at 2 percent, the budget hole is closer to $ 1.8 billion.As expected, the governor tucked into the budget non-monetary initiatives, such as new sexual harassment policies, the codification of abortion rights in state law and methods for New York to participate in «early voting,» all of which he touted in his Jan. 3 State of the State address.
Put pressure on the Senate to withdraw the amendments to the anticorruption laws and to ensure that a climate of legislative impunity and official corruption is not allowed to undermine the mandate of the Special Rapporteur to advance human rights and address extreme poverty;
Osinbajo stated that where there were grievances to be addressed, the only way to make anything right is by doing it right, instead of threatening to break the law or the country.
My colleagues and I are calling on state leaders to immediately repeal the SAFE Act and follow proper procedure to introduce a revised law that effectively addresses issues associated with gun violence and does not impede on the rights of legal gun owners.
Cuomo, ahead of his 2018 «State of the State» address this afternoon, said his reforms would overhaul antiquated laws governing bail, discovery, the right to a speedy trial and the forfeiture of assets.
Miller's address to the House outlined the government's pledge to deliver a «quadruple lock» which effectively aims to safeguard the rights of religious institutions from both practising same - sex marriage and being held accountable in a court of law, should they not wish to do so.
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He also addressed a second amendment rights rally protesting New York's gun control laws, which were championed by Cuomo last year.
And, in just two days, officials from the Senate and Assembly, along with the governor, forced through a major piece of legislation that, at the end of the day, doesn't address the major problems associated with gun violence but instead impedes on the rights of law abiding gun owners.
If passed, the domestic workers» bill of rights would be the first bill to address their exclusion from federal and state labor laws.
At the rally, Howard delivered a spirited address that focused on gun rights and law enforcement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Association of Erie County Governments urgently asks Governor Andrew M. Cuomo & the Legislative leaders to suspend this law as soon as possible and to look at all of the aspects of gun control using the proper legal procedure to bring about a law that will address gun control in a more logical manner, focusing on the real issues related to gun control — a law that will strengthen the effect on public safety and not infringe upon our constitutional rights.
While making the admission that it is the exclusive right of the police to derive and create units to address specific security issues as they deem fit, these special units are not above the law and must function within it.
The Program is committed to promoting high standards for the practice of science and engineering; advancing the human right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications; engaging scientists, engineers and their professional associations in human rights efforts; monitoring and enhancing assessment of emerging ethical, legal, and human rights issues related to science and technology; furthering the use of science and technology in support of human rights; and initiating activities to address the impact of developments at the intersection of science, technology, and law.
Marks discusses the assumptions underlying the specific instruments of international law that address genetic manipulation, and focuses on the human rights implications of these technologies.
Jessica Wyndham, interim director of the AAAS Scientific Responsibility, Human Rights and Law Program, noted the world's largest general scientific organization has a long history of applying science and technology to address human rights conRights and Law Program, noted the world's largest general scientific organization has a long history of applying science and technology to address human rights conrights concerns.
In fact, approximately 3 out of 4 individuals support efforts to add body weight as a protected class under Civil Rights laws, and the majority of those surveyed (at least 60 %) are supportive of other policy efforts to address weight discrimination across the nation.
What it gets right: Of any film on the list, I, Robot addresses Isaac Asimov's three laws of robotics most directly: 1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm; 2) A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law; 3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
The authors review over 800 recent studies addressing human rights violations against sex workers, HIV, law and policy, concluding that criminalization of sex work fuels and fosters human rights violations and increases sex workers» susceptibility to HIV, including by reducing sex workers» access to HIV prevention, treatment and care.
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Addressing the plaintiff's argument from First - Amendment rights, the Court held in contrast that the federal non-discrimination laws «do... not violate constitutionally protected rights of free association and privacy, or a parent's right to direct the education of his children.»
This report, co-authored by Safal Partners and Public Impact for the National Charter School Resource Center, examines federal requirements under civil rights laws and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and state laws governing charter school recruitment, retention, enrollment of EL students and their accountability for EL student performance; requirements and current challenges related to EL data reporting; and whether existing laws are adequate to address the needs of this growing population of ELs in charter schools.
Participants will gain an understanding of the latest developments in state and federal law on complex issues, such as: Transgender Students: issues related to student dress code, the right to participate in school activities and events, access to school facilities such as locker rooms and restrooms; School Climate: the obligation to proactively address school climate and promote a school climate accepting of all students, regardless of sexual orientation; Religious Issues: the rights of students and staff to express moral and religious views regarding sexual orientation and identity both during school and outside of school; Employment Issues: the implications of recent developments regarding same sex marriage and the rights of same sex couples to access employee benefits; and Discrimination Issues: the rights and obligations to address issues of employment discrimination and retaliation.
The No Child Left Behind law, the major education reform effort of the last decade, is overlaid by a gloss of civil rights rhetoric, but it has done nothing to address the concentration of black and Latino students in the same schools, and the lack of resources they face.
Previous administrations have adjusted the pace of enforcement based on their ideology and political will.32 For example, then - President Richard Nixon ordered the OCR to not issue clarification to guidance around school integration in hopes of slowing desegregation.33 Then - OCR Director Leon Panetta was forced to resign after he contradicted the president and agreed to issue clarification.34 At any given time, the OCR must evaluate violations of federal civil rights laws; it will now be up to Education Secretary DeVos to decide if violations are addressed or swept under the rug.
To evaluate whether districts have the right tools to implement the math placement law, we provided districts the opportunity to write in the challenges they have or that could arise when placing students into the right math course.9 The new law attempts to address some of the following concerns, but district feedback suggests that there is much room for improvement.
Schools also have legal obligations to address bullying that doesn't fit neatly into any of the categories protected under civil rights laws.
The federal law has its roots in civil rights reform, when its first iteration, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, was passed in 1965 to address poverty and limited educational opportunities for people of color.
In addition, when asked during the hearing if he would intervene as Assistant Secretary if Black students in a school district were receiving lower quality teachers, fewer books, fewer AP classes and fewer educational resources than White students, Mr. Marcus would not commit to addressing this clear violation of civil rights laws that prohibit districts from providing students of color with inferior resources.
The Lawyers» Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, was formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy to involve the private bar in providing legal services to address racial discrimination.
Recruitment and admissions are addressed in a set of questions and answers regarding the application of federal civil rights laws to public charter schools published by the U. S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (rights laws to public charter schools published by the U. S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (Rights (2000).
The G7 leaders agreed to jointly take a leading role in international efforts to address pressing issues, such as downside risk for the global economy and challenges to the international order through unilateral actions, as a group guided by common values and principles, including freedom, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
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We worked extremely hard and came up with something that was very good law... the language pointed right at the people we wanted to address
Citing the ridiculous fear that addressing animal fighting would ultimately abridge gun rights, Dan Boren equated strengthening the law with a threat to Oklahoma's sporting traditions; he sided with criminals rather than be seen as soft on animals.
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