legal system

legal system

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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966) : legal system [Keywords]

recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1979) : legal system [Keywords]

any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (1965) : legal system [Keywords]

discrimination between human beings on the grounds of race, colour or ethnic origin is an obstacle to friendly and peaceful relations among nations

International Convention against Apartheid in Sports (1985) : legal system [Keywords]

a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination for the purpose of establishing and maintaining domination by one racial group in sports activities, whether organized on a professional or an amateur basis

Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (1984) : legal system [Keywords]

any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person

Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (2002) : legal system [Keywords]

a system of regular visits undertaken by independent international and national bodies to places where people are deprived of their liberty, in order to prevent torture

Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) : legal system [Keywords]

a child means every human being below the age of eighteen years unless under the law applicable to the child, maturity is attained earlier

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998) : legal system [Keywords]

an International Criminal Court is hereby established. It shall be a permanent institution and shall have the power to exercise its jurisdiction over persons for the most serious crimes of international concern

United Nations Convention against Corruption (2003) : legal system [Keywords]

promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption; promote integrity, accountability and proper management of public affairs and public property

Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961) : legal system [Keywords]

the medical use of narcotic drugs continues to be indispensable for the relief of pain and suffering; addiction to narcotic drugs constitutes a serious evil for the individual and is social and economic danger to mankind

Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971) : legal system [Keywords]

use of psychotropic substances for medical and scientific purposes is indispensable; prevent and combat abuse of such substances and the illicit traffic

United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (1988) : legal system [Keywords]

traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances pose a serious threat to the health and welfare of human beings and adversely affect the economic, cultural and political foundations of society

International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (1990) : legal system [Keywords]

all migrant workers and members of their families without distinction of any kind such as sex, race, colour, language, religion or conviction, political or other opinion, national, ethnic or social origin, nationality, age, economic position, property, marital status, birth or other status

Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) (1994) : legal system [Keywords]

availability, scope and use of trade-related intellectual property rights

WIPO Copyright Treaty (1996) : legal system [Keywords]

Copyright protection extends to expressions and not to ideas, procedures, methods of operation or mathematical concepts as such.

WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (1996) : legal system [Keywords]

maintain a balance between the rights of performers and producers of phonograms and the larger public interest, particularly education, research and access to information