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Legal Reforms In The Aftermath Of Tiananmen Square, Margaret Woo Dec 1990

Legal Reforms In The Aftermath Of Tiananmen Square, Margaret Woo

Margaret Y. K. Woo

This article examines some of the new Chinese legislation passed in the aftermath of the government’s crackdown of the student pro-democracy movement in Tiananmen Square. As the Chinese government recovers from the crisis of Tiananmen Square, the legal activities that it has chosen to undertake and to publicize can offer a snapshot of the mentality of the leadership towards legal reform. The laws promulgated since Tiananmen Square have an overall focus of “promoting stability,” which in the Chinese government’s view, means upholding party policy. Law is being re-emphasized as a counter-balance to reform and democracy resulting in the dualities of …


Remarks On "International Financing Mechanisms And Institutional Responses.", David Wirth Dec 1990

Remarks On "International Financing Mechanisms And Institutional Responses.", David Wirth

David A. Wirth

No abstract provided.


Federal Court Litigation And Review, Daniel Kanstroom Dec 1988

Federal Court Litigation And Review, Daniel Kanstroom

Daniel Kanstroom

No abstract provided.


International Technology Transfer And Environmental Impact Assessment, David Wirth Dec 1988

International Technology Transfer And Environmental Impact Assessment, David Wirth

David A. Wirth

No abstract provided.


Greenhouse Implications Of Energy Policies Of Multilateral Development Institutions, David Wirth Dec 1988

Greenhouse Implications Of Energy Policies Of Multilateral Development Institutions, David Wirth

David A. Wirth

No abstract provided.


Lawsuits, Daniel Kanstroom, Helena Goldstein Dec 1986

Lawsuits, Daniel Kanstroom, Helena Goldstein

Daniel Kanstroom

No abstract provided.


The Symposium On International Human Rights Law In State And Federal Courts: Comments, Connie De La Vega Dec 1983

The Symposium On International Human Rights Law In State And Federal Courts: Comments, Connie De La Vega

Connie de la Vega

This article responds to and comments on an Application of International Human Rights Law in State Courts: A View from California, an article by Paul L. Hoffman appearing in the Symposium on International Human Rights Law in State Courts. It agrees that the most promising use of international human rights law is as an aid in interpreting federal and state civil liberties and civil rights laws. The article primarily outlines ways in which and that certain provisions treaties or of customary law may be invoked as arguably binding on state and federal courts.


Application Of International Human Rights Law In State And Federal Courts, Connie De La Vega, Stephen Rosenbaum, Kathryn Burke, Sandra Coliver Dec 1982

Application Of International Human Rights Law In State And Federal Courts, Connie De La Vega, Stephen Rosenbaum, Kathryn Burke, Sandra Coliver

Connie de la Vega

This article provides a substantive discussion of international human rights law and how it can be used in federal and state courts to protect human rights within and outside the United States. It provides a comprehensive analysis of cases and examples of possible areas in which international human rights standards may be used to interpret United States laws. Specifically, the article seeks to promote more extensive use of international human rights laws by United States lawyers. State and federal courts have traditionally used international law for the application and enforcement of treaties to which the United States has been a …


Thirty-Fifth Session Of The Sub-Commission Of Protection Of Minorities, Connie De La Vega, Ellen E. Lutz Dec 1981

Thirty-Fifth Session Of The Sub-Commission Of Protection Of Minorities, Connie De La Vega, Ellen E. Lutz

Connie de la Vega

This article provides a brief synopsis of the 35th Session of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, which took place in Geneva, August 16 - September 10, 1982. At the 35th Session there were advances in several areas, particularly regarding the setting of international standards and the improvement of information-gathering procedures. Also promising for the promotion and protection of human rights was that the Working Group on Indigenous Peoples were allowed to present information to the Sub-Commission. At the same time, several dangerous precedents were set which appeared to make it more difficult for non-governmental organizations …