the genetic construction of a Pit Bull? Can fighting dogs be rehabilitated? What is the history of Pit Bulls? Do Pit Bulls actually have a “locking” jaw mechanism? What makes Pit Bulls so potentially dangerous? Is breed-specific legislation justifiable‚ right or fair? Why do Pit Bulls often comprise the majority of animals in shelters? Can bad behavior in Pit Bulls be wholly attributed to the environment in which they are raised? Can/do Pit bulls make good pets? Should Pit
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the owner it has been raised with and the preconceived bias against this breed should be reconsidered. Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) is defined as a law or statute that equates the qualities of a dangerous dog with a certain breed‚ and bans or restricts certain breeds based on identity‚ not behavior of a specific animal (Weiss‚ 2001). This type of legislation does not make concessions for those members of
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Date: 28th March 2013 Part one of Assessment 1.1 4 Pieces of Legislation important for home-based childminding 1. Child Act (2004) – This is a vital and important piece of legislation as it ensures that all children are identified as being healthy‚ are safe‚ enjoy and achieve‚ make positive contribution and achieve economic well-being. These outcomes are achieved through various play activities e.g. dance‚ painting & reading‚ keeping children safe in the environment with the use of stair
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RE-VISITING THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION BILL: NEED FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION IN NIGERIA BY ONDOTIMI SONGI* BACKGROUND This paper comes in the wake of the 2010 World Press Freedom Day marked by the world including Nigeria on 3 May‚ 2010. One aspect of press freedom that is of interest to me having regard to its importance in building the Nigerian nation is the need for freedom of information (FOI) or access to information held by public officials. It is now a cliché to say that there is
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both domestic and international‚ for greater access to government information. International bodies‚ donors such as World Bank‚ International Monetary Fund etc. are promoting such laws in developing countries and have drafted guidelines or model legislation to promote freedom of information. This is an effort on their part to increase government transparency and reduce corruption. Transparency challenges corruption and creates opportunities for the poor and neglected people. The International Convention
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University of Phoenix Material Anti-Drug Legislation Matrix Complete the matrix by selecting three states to add below Federal. Then‚ answer each question listed in the first row for each corresponding law. Is marijuana illegal? What are the penalties for possession of cocaine? What are the penalties for possession of heroin? What are the penalties for possession of prescription drugs? What is the blood alcohol level for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) crime
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This false media going around is causing officials to want to ban pit bulls everywhere. Many states in the United States have already implemented the BLS (Breed Specific Legislation.) I believe that this law should be stopped; no single breed should be singled out because of the bad decisions of their owners. If the legislation is trying to ban pit bulls‚ why haven’t they banned alcohol? Alcohol hurts and kills more people every year than pit bulls will ever do in a lifetime. According to the Centers
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bulls are often judged by their muscular bodies‚ large head‚ and strong jaws. Pit bulls are consistently portrayed in the media as aggressive as well. Because of this‚ pit bulls face a variety of different obstacles to overcome. From breed specific legislation (BSL)‚ to dog fighting‚ to homelessness and euthanasia‚ the list of obstacles to overcome may seem impossible. However‚ “Experts say that five factors affect a dog ’s tendency to bite: owner quality (quality of care‚ level of supervision provided);
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Legislation‚ regulatory requirements and codes of conduct There are many codes of practice‚ legislation and regulation which a teacher must be aware of and adhere to. Whilst many are generic to the teaching profession there are also others‚ which are specific to the subject matter being taught. The Data Protection Act (2003); The Children Act (2004); Equality Act (2010); Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006); Education and skills Act (2008) and Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) are
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the Common Law of England‚ however with the onset of the Revolution‚ states began to draft their own constitutions. In the 18th and 19th centuries‚ legislation having to do with labor was largely determined at state levels‚ and most often‚ on a case-by-case basis. It wouldn’t be until the beginning of the 20th century that most federal legislation concerning labor would be drafted and take effect. Originally‚ most people immigrated by way of indentured servitude or slavery.1 People that emigrated
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