The Human Right Act 1998 is an act of Parliament of the United Kingdom which received Royal Assent on 9 November 1998‚ and mostly came into force on 2 October 2000.It’s aim is to “give further effect” in UK law to the right contained in the European Convention on Human Right. The Act makes available in UK courts a remedy for breach of a Convention right‚ without the need to go to the European Court of Human Right in Strasbourg. It also totally abolished the death penalty in UK law although this was
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Pro Patriot Act There are many advantages for expanding governmental surveillance and investigative powers. For instance‚ there’s the possibility of gaining invaluable information for future attacks‚ and also the potential for targeting terrorists who may be responsible for such attacks. According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)‚ “The FBI does not have to demonstrate probable cause‚ only declare it has “reasonable grounds” to suspect that library records may be relevant to an investigation
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ACC 100 03/11/11 Sarbanes-Oxley Act was drafted by Senator Paul Sarbanes and Representative Michael Oxley and was signed into law by President George W. Bush on July 30‚ 2002. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is arranged in eleven titles‚ compliance in hand it is focused on sections; 302‚ 401‚ 404‚ 409‚ 802‚ and 906. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was the outcome of the aftermath of the Enron‚ Tyco‚ and WorldCom scandals. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)‚ was to prevent corporations
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Drugs and Cosmetics Act‚ 1940 INTRODUCTION In 1937 a Bill was introduced in the Central Legislative Assembly to give effect to the recommendations of the Drugs Enquiry Committee to regulate the import of drugs into British India. This Bill was referred to the Select Committee and the Committee expressed the opinion that a more comprehensive measure for the uniform control of manufacture and distribution of drugs as well as of imports was desirable. The Central Government suggested to the Provincial
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What were the advances in information technology that resulted in new ethical issues necessitating the creation of each act? Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991/Do Not Call Implementation Act 2003 XBIS/220 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991/Do Not Call Implementation Act 2003 These days no matter where you look there is some type of information technology in your presence. It can be seen while someone is walking‚ eating lunch in a cafe or even driving
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11(3) The Haryana Payment of Gratuity Rules‚ 1972 INDEX THE PAYMENT OF GRATUITY ACT‚ 1972 Section Particulars s Introduction 1. 2. 2A. 3. 4. 4A. 5. 6. 7. 7A. 7B. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Short title‚ extent‚ application and commencement Definitions Continuous service Controlling authority Payment of gratuity Compulsory insurance Power to exempt Nomination Determination of the amount of gratuity Inspectors Powers of Inspectors Recovery of gratuity Penalties Exemption of employer from liability
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The Affordable Care Act In March 23 2010‚ The Affordable Care Act was passed by congress and signed by the President. In passing this act‚ it will provide Americans with health coverage‚ health care‚ and reform health as we’ve seen it previously. This act secures health care for Americans by expanding coverage‚ enhancing the quality provided holding insurance companies more accountable then individuals. Also‚ the Affordable Care Act will provide lower costs‚ and provide insurance selection to
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Specifically‚ the goal is the DREAM act. So‚ what is the DREAM act? "Why DREAM Act is Right for U.S.‚ Young People"‚ a USA Today article‚ the DREAM Act was made to create a chance for illegal immigrant students to attend college (Duncan). In the book The Children of Undocumented Immigrants‚ Fitz states‚"...The Development‚ Relief‚ and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act offers young undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship if they have lived in
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covering home-based childcare are the Children Act (2004) and the Childcare Act (2006(. Children Act (2004) This influential piece of legislation which arose from ‘Every Child Matters’ and identifies five outcomes for all children: * Be healthy * Stay safe * Enjoy and achieve * Make a positive contribution * Achieve economic well-being These outcomes should underpin all practice of a childminder. Childcare Act (2006) This Act introduced the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
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THE IMPACT OF THE DODD-FRANK ACT ABSTRACT The economic crisis we have endured for the past few years has been compared to the Great Depression; a downward spiral that seem inevitable and consumed anyone in its path. It seemed like every major company needed financial assistance; bailouts‚ after bailouts seemed almost never-ending. Then came the Dodd-Frank Act‚ a proposal that was made to avoid such an epidemic from ever reoccurring again. The Dodd-Frank Act presented rules and regulations that
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