Information based on the Departmental publication "Legal System in Hong Kong" printed in 2008 Preface The first edition of this booklet was published in 1991. Its stated aim was to help the public understand how our legal system works. It stressed the importance of the rule of law to Hong Kong’s past success and future promise and emphasised the role that an informed public could play in ensuring the continued vitality of the legal system. 2007 marked the tenth anniversary of the establishment
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LEGAL STUDIES AND BUSINESS ETHICS (WH) {LGST} 101. Introduction to Law and Legal Process. (C) Staff. This course presents law as an evolving social institution‚ with special emphasis on the legal regulation of business. It considers basic concepts of law and legal process‚ in the U.S. and other legal systems‚ and introduces the fundamentals of rigorous legal analysis. An in-depth examination of contract law is included. 202. (LGST802) Law of Corporate Management and Finance. (C) Constan‚ Orts. This
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The article stated that Malaysia government intended to impose tax on steel wire rod that imported from foreign countries. (M’sia to impose 2013). According to the article‚ the enforcement of this regulation will be effective five year from February 20‚ 2013. This implementation is aim to protect the domestic manufacturer of steel wire rod. (M’sia to impose 2013). Firstly‚ the article shows that Malaysia Government has attempted to prevent dumping issues that occur in domestic steel wire rod market
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Citation: Babine v. Gilley’s Bronco Shop‚ Inc. District Court of Appeal of Florida‚ First District May 13‚ 1986 Facts: The appellant‚ Michael P. Babine brought suit against Gilley’s Bronco Shop‚ Inc. damages from injuries sustained at Kevin’s West‚ Inc. a nightclub‚ where he was thrown off the mechanical bull “El Toro”. The mechanical bull was sold to Kevin’s from Gilley’s. Gilley’s purchased it from another party. The purpose of the mechanical bull was for training rodeo cowboys. The appellant
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Legal & Ethical Issues in Nursing Michelle R. Stelly Term I: Writing Project 2010 Mrs. VanIwaarden 10/11/2010 Nurses are subject to a plethora of legal‚ ethical‚ and professional duties which can be very challenging. These duties are generally considered to be to respect a patient ’s confidentiality and autonomy and to recognize the duty of care that is owed to all patients. As nurses our duties are always professional‚ however there are legal implications if these duties are
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Ethical and Legal Issues in nursing The nursing regulatory body‚ the Nursing and Midwifery Council requires all registered nurses to have an understanding of the ethical and legal principles which underpin all aspects of nursing practice(NMC‚2010). A comprehensive understanding of current legal and ethical frameworks facilitates the delivery of appropriate skilled nursing care. The purpose of this assignment will be to critically discuss an episode of care encountered whilst on clinical placement
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the legal system in responding to changing community values in terms of achieving justice for family members. Although family law focuses on individual relationships and the achievement of just outcomes for the individual‚ the legal system also operates to provide a just outcome for society as a whole. In order to secure a just outcome for society‚ the legal system needs to operate as efficiently as possible; the law needs to remain contemporary‚ the law must be enforceable
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Legal Aspects of Professional Psychology Morgan Turner University of Phoenix Survey of Professional Psychology PSYCH 545 Amina Porter September 8th‚ 2010 Legal Aspects of Professional Psychology Professional psychology has many complexities that set it apart from other recognized branches of psychology. The intricacies of professional psychology make it fodder for legal consideration. The patients and clinicians have an obligation to one another to adhere to the guidelines set forth according
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“Legal drinking age should be lowered to 18” Pros * The age at which one is considered a legal adult in the US is typically 18. Turning 18 entails receiving the rights and responsibilities of adulthood to vote‚ smoke cigarettes‚ serve on juries‚ get married‚ sign contracts‚ be prosecuted as adults‚ and join the military - which includes risking one’s life. This recognition of maturity should also encompass the right to drink; if young people are responsible enough to fight for their country
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------------------------------------------------- Legal decisions Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 recognises “relationship in the nature of marriage” and protects female partners from domestic violence. Such partners can claim monetary and other reliefs under the Act.[1] In S. Khushboo Vs. Kanniammal & Anr.‚[2] the Supreme Court of India‚ placing reliance upon its earlier decision in Lata Singh Vs. State of U.P. & Anr.‚[3] held that live-in-relationship is permissible
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