Societies in Conflict

Societies in Conflict
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Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789287144447

Following the breakdown of the communist system, violent, often ethnic in origin, conflicts erupted in the Balkans, in the Caucasus and elsewhere. Europe was suddenly confronted with nationalist passions and violence not experienced since the Second World War. The present volume, based on a seminar held in Slovenia, analyses some of these conflicts, focusing on the Balkans. The authors explore to what extent law can contribute to a peaceful settlement and prevent wide-scale violations of human rights.

Protection Des Minorités Nationales Par Leur Etat-parent

Protection Des Minorités Nationales Par Leur Etat-parent
Author: European Commission for Democracy through Law
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789287150820

This report contains a number of papers which examine the national laws of European countries regarding the treatment and protection of people belonging to national minorities who live in states outside the borders of their country of origin. This study was undertaken in order to establish whether such laws are compatible with the principles of international law and Council of Europe standards, following the adoption by Hungary in 2001 of an Act which provides benefits and assistance to those of Hungarian origin or identity who live in neighbouring countries.

Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence

Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence
Author: Sara De Vido
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 1009
Release: 2023-12-11
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1839107758

This Commentary provides the first comprehensive analysis of the Council of Europe (CoE) Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the Istanbul Convention). It offers a complete article-by-article guide to the Convention with reference to the explanatory report, the findings of the monitoring body (GREVIO) and relevant State practice.

Democracy, Rule of Law and Foreign Policy

Democracy, Rule of Law and Foreign Policy
Author: Council of Europe
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789287151384

This publication contains the reports presented at the UniDem Seminar in Skopje. Foreign policy unquestionably serves the national interest in the broadest sense but nowadays it is no longer left entirely to discretion of governments. The legal foundation of foreign policy are made up both of rules of international law and rules of domestic law, whilst remaining an under-regulated area of democracy and of the law. The seminar in Skopje was an initiative which permitted an exchange of views on this subject between representatives of different countries.

Constitutional Implications of Accession to the European Union

Constitutional Implications of Accession to the European Union
Author: European Commission for Democracy through Law
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789287150424

EU enlargement and the accession of the candidate states will involve major constitutional changes. This publication contains the reports presented at a seminar organised by the European Commission for Democracy through Law, held in November 2001. It examines the constitutional challenges which the candidate states face and the EU's approach to them; and also includes a study of Turkey's relationship with the EU and the implications for Turkish constitutional law.

Criminal Procedure

Criminal Procedure
Author: James R. Acker
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 1342
Release: 2004
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780763731694

This essential resource provides students with an introduction to the rules and principles of criminal procedure law. This text uses a case study approach to help students develop the analytical skills necessary to understand the origins, context, and evolutions of the law; concentrates on US Supreme Court decisions interpreting both state and federal constitutions; and introduces students to the reference materials and strategies used for basic legal research.

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Total Pages: 690
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ISBN: 9789041111029