Intersection of Law and Ethics : Immigration Law‚ Right of abode in HKSAR Introduction This paper is to investigate the case of recent action taken by the Hong Kong Government to suspend new bookings of obstetric service from non-local pregnant women in public hospital‚ especially to those mainland women‚ in order to protect right of Hong Kong women. The sudden cut affects a group of mainland women with spouse as Hong Kong permanent residents and they complain the injustice phenomenon‚ that
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adhere to‚ and impose the law without prejudice or malice. The Constitution contains amendments and laws that defend and protect individuals from violation of their rights. Law enforcement and security officials retain the authority to enforce the law and ensure justice. This authority includes detaining and arresting suspects‚ searching and seizing property‚ and using deadly force in certain situations. But‚ with these powers officials must use discretion and act within the law thus ensure they do not
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Law is an enactment made by the state. It is backed by physical coercion. Its breach is punishable by the courts. It represents the will of the state and realizes its purpose. Laws reflect the political‚ social and economic relationships in the society. It determines rights and duties of the citizens towards one another and towards the state. It is through law that the government fulfils its promises to the people. It reflects the sociological need of society. Law and morality are intimately
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tort paper on nuisance Nuisance Nuisance is a common law tort. It means that which causes offence‚ annoyance‚ trouble or injury Under the common law‚ persons in possession of real property (land owners‚ lease holders etc.) are entitled to the quiet enjoyment of their lands. However this doesn’t include visitors or those who aren’t considered to have an interest in the land. If a neighbour interferes with that quiet enjoyment‚ either by creating smells‚ sounds‚ pollution or any other hazard that
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Chapter 1 Toward Intentional Interviewing and Counseling INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS THE “CORRECT” RESPONSE TO OFFER A CLIENT? * There are many potentially useful responses in any interviewing situation. * Reflecting the client’s emotions can be helpful. * Selecting one aspect to focus on can be useful‚ and then later you can examine other dimensions by asking an open question. * Our tasks: * Respect the client * Use appropriate skills and strategies * Seek to alleviate stress
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person that the was acquainted with and knew‚ that this tape needing to been revealed. The tape existed for well over a year with no in in the public being able to see it‚ until this request was made. In this case I can see two of the torts being
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Exam training Case 1 Chapter 1 Basics of financial reporting Chapter 2 International accounting differences Chapter 3 The process of harmonization Case 1 Case of Sanofi – Aventis Case “Old habits die hard” Case 2 Chapter 11 Basics of interpretation of financial statements Chapter 30 Interpretation of financial statements Chapter 31 Techniques of financial analysis Calculate ratios and conduct the analysis Case 2 Calculate Profitability
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LAWS ETHICS- It is a practice of deciding what is right or wrong in a reasoned‚ impartial manner. To involve in ethics‚ a decision must affect you or others in a significant way. Business ethics are ethical principles used in making business decisions. Case Example: Alaska enacted a statue known as “Alaska Hire.” It required employers in the state to hire qualified Alaskan residents in preference to non-residents. Hicklin‚ a nonresident‚ sued Orbeck‚ the state official charged with enforcing the
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Part A (a): Ethical dilemma Should Tom tell Michael that Brenda is breaking the rules/law. Ethical egoism Under ethical egoism‚ Tom should tell Michael what Brenda is doing‚ as he is feeling worried and guilty and this would ease his mind. He could also gain benefits from Michael. Tom would do this because he is promoting his well being above everyone else’s (QUT‚ 2011). Utilitarianism Under Utilitarianism‚ Tom should tell Michael about Brenda and Mary’s arrangement‚ because Utilitarianism
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limitations) 5. Survival action: an action the decedent had before his death that is brought by his executor/administrator on behalf of the estate 6. Felony-Merger Doctrine: CL does not allow recovery for an act that was both a tort and a felony‚ but it is allowed under modern US law 2. Selders v. Armentrout a. Facts: 3 minor children killed in a car accident b/c of D’s negligence b. Issue: How should damages for wrongful death be calculated? c. Damages i. Traditional Rule: Pecuniary losses(money
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