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New Technology And The Law Of Armed Conflict, Darren M. Stewart Aug 2011

New Technology And The Law Of Armed Conflict, Darren M. Stewart

International Law Studies

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Lost In Translation: Linguistic Minorities In The European Union, Nirvana Bhatia Jan 2011

Lost In Translation: Linguistic Minorities In The European Union, Nirvana Bhatia

Human Rights & Human Welfare

“A nation without a language is a nation without a soul,” declares a Gaelic proverb. Indubitably, language is a product of national identity; it preserves heritage, reflects societal beliefs and values, and expresses a cultural spirit. The current international human rights regime, however, does not recognize an individual’s right to language choice; instead, it promises freedom from linguistic discrimination. The implications are not quite the same and, as a result, states have successfully repressed minority populations by controlling their language options. The European Union in particular—with its panoply of languages—demonstrates an inconsistent approach toward linguistic minorities; it attempts to promote …


The European Union After Lisbon: Is The Ugly Duckling A Swan Yet, James D. Dinnage Jan 2011

The European Union After Lisbon: Is The Ugly Duckling A Swan Yet, James D. Dinnage

Villanova Law Review

An essay is presented on the political and social conditions in the European Union (EU) as of July 2011, focusing on the impact felt by the EU from the 2007 signing of the Treaty of Lisbon which amends the Treaty of Maastricht. A historical overview of the EU is presented, as well as information on the requirement that the EU countries abide by the terms of the European Convention on Human Rights.


Updates From The Regional Human Rights Systems, Carson Osberg, Emilyrose Johns, Christopher Tansey, Michael Becker Jan 2011

Updates From The Regional Human Rights Systems, Carson Osberg, Emilyrose Johns, Christopher Tansey, Michael Becker

Human Rights Brief

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