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From Nucleotides To Nuanced Law: The Value Of An Incremental Approach To Experimentation In State-Level Genetic Anti-Discrimination Legislation, Katelyn Fisher
From Nucleotides To Nuanced Law: The Value Of An Incremental Approach To Experimentation In State-Level Genetic Anti-Discrimination Legislation, Katelyn Fisher
University of Massachusetts Law Review
A person’s genetic information tells a detailed story of what someone looks like, who her relatives are, and even what illnesses she may develop. This information, as enlightening as it may be, can be especially damaging when utilized in a discriminatory way. This Note explores how the protections under the Genetic Non Discrimination Act of 2008 will no longer be sufficient for protecting individuals from genetic discrimination as the use of genetic information becomes more commonplace. The questions become: Where do we start? How and where should protections that extend to circumstances not covered by GINA be created in a …
Retroactivity In Administrative Decisions In U.A.E. (Theoretical & Applied Study) By Farouk El Arabi
Retroactivity In Administrative Decisions In U.A.E. (Theoretical & Applied Study) By Farouk El Arabi
UAEU Law Journal
The study deals with retroactivity in administrative decisions in U.A.E. It encompasses three parameters; first retroactivity in law, second retroactivity in administrative decisions, the third parameter concerns retroactivity according to legislature applied in U.A.E. The first parameter acts as an introduction to the next two which comprises the main issues in this study. The first parameter briefly discusses the principles of non-retroactivity of laws and whether legislature may overlook this principle. The second parameter categorizes administrative decisions. Into individual and organizational, the latter being subdivided into revealing and institutional laws. The effect of this subdivision on non-retroactivity is then discussed, …
The Crime Of Cyber Sexual Exploitation Of Children: A Comparative Legal Study, Osama Ghanem Alobaidy
The Crime Of Cyber Sexual Exploitation Of Children: A Comparative Legal Study, Osama Ghanem Alobaidy
UAEU Law Journal
With the spread of the use of computers and the Internet, more and more pedophiles have easier access to children . They can literally enter a child’s home and not be detected. Pedophiles can sit at their own computer and stake out their next victim. This increase in the usage of the Internet has led to the increase in sexual exploitation of children on the Internet. Due to this increase in the perpetration of such heinous crimes, more international efforts were exerted to combat such crimes. Many countries around the world also enacted laws to combat cyber crimes in general …
An International Legal Consideration Of The Issues On Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems Including Nanomachine: A Perspective Of International Law Studies In Japan, Hiroshi Saito
Japanese Society and Culture
This paper aims to explore the legal issues on the use of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). This study is based on the recent research trend in Japan regarding studying the relationships between the international humanitarian law and the international law of human rights. The paper seeks to apply the integration theory to the relationship of both laws. As a result, this idea can pave the way for suppressing the usage of LAWS in future armed conflicts. Since the use of LAWS may lead to immense injury to fundamental human rights, it is necessary to adopt the integration theory to …
The Evolution Of The Position Of The Administrative Court On The Determination Of The State's Responsibility For The Damages Resulting From The Laws: Comparative Study, Waleed Arab
UAEU Law Journal
Parliament is the elected authority by the people to express the general will of the nation and the sovereignty of the people. In accordance with the general political and constitutional principles, it enjoys wide power in legislation whereby it governs various aspects of the social, economic and political life etc.
The sovereignty enjoyed by the parliament made its authority not responsible for the damages to the members of the society; in addition other arguments justified absolving the Parliament from any judicial or political oversight and with the principle of no liability of the state for damages caused by the laws …
The Extent Of Constitutional Protection For Public Utilities, Sam Dallah
The Extent Of Constitutional Protection For Public Utilities, Sam Dallah
UAEU Law Journal
Regardless of the role of the State and the extent of its intervention, the public utilities, in its organic dimension connected with the public authority concept and the objective dimension connected with the concept of public activity, is considered one of the main tools by which the state exercises its sovereign functions and interventions.
Given the changes that have occurred in the role of the State, which led either to more intervention or more of its withdrawal from some sectors, and the subsequent crisis in the concept of public utilities, in addition to the emergence of mandate exercises or privatization …
Enforcement Of Foreign Laws Before The National Judge: A Comparative Study, Ashraf , Wafa Mohammed
Enforcement Of Foreign Laws Before The National Judge: A Comparative Study, Ashraf , Wafa Mohammed
UAEU Law Journal
The Omani Civil Transactions Act No. 29 issued on 2013, includes the provisions on the conflict of laws as stated from Article 10 to Article 28, as well as it is the case in the UAE Civil Transactions Act in Articles 10 to 28. According to the text of this last article of the Emirati Law, "apply the United Arab Emirates Law, if the existence of the applicable foreign law cannot be proven or its significance determined." It is noted that the rules, governing conflict of laws, moderate relations of individuals with an international character (i.e. containing a foreign element). …
Aspects Of The Penal Protection On The Right Of Defense Before The Investigative And Judicial Authorities: A Comparative Study, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Hassan
Aspects Of The Penal Protection On The Right Of Defense Before The Investigative And Judicial Authorities: A Comparative Study, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Hassan
UAEU Law Journal
The right of defense in front of investigation and justice authorities is part of the right of litigation that is assured by constitutions, national laws and international treaties. It is one of the pillars of fair trial because it is an original natural right. The rights of defense are not only to the accused person but they are so for each person having the status of a litigant in front of investigation and justice authorities whether in a penal , administrative , commercial and sharia case and whether this litigant is a physical person or a moral one. The legislator …
Legal Security Considerations In The Provisions Of The Iraqi Constitutional Court: A Comparative Study, Nather Alqaisi
Legal Security Considerations In The Provisions Of The Iraqi Constitutional Court: A Comparative Study, Nather Alqaisi
UAEU Law Journal
The importance of monitoring the constitutionality of laws by establishing the foundations of the principle of legality and the protection of rights and freedoms relating to individuals, and when the constitutional judiciary exercise its function in the control of the constitutionality of laws, the provisions of the unconstitutional text of the law has been applied for a period of time and arranged the rights of individuals requires that the implementation of the provision impact Retroactive to the principle of legality, but the application of this concept to launch may lead to the absence of the principle of stability of legal …