Rule of law

projet de loi habilitant le Gouvernement à simplifier le droit

France · Senate · 17 March 2004

Relating to the liberation of the Iraqi people and the valiant service of the United States Armed Forces and Coalition forces.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2004

States that the House of Representatives: (1) acknowledges the belief that the United States and the world have been made safer with the removal of Saddam Hussein and his regime from power in Iraq, and the belief that a final judgment on the value of activities in Iraq cannot be made until Iraq is stable and secure; (2) commends the Iraqi people for their courage in the face of unspeakable oppression and brutality inflicted on them by Saddam Hussein's regime; (3) commends the Iraqi people on the adoption of Iraq's interim constitution; (4) commends the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Coalition forces for liberating Iraq and expresses its gratitude for their valiant service; (5) expresses deep sorrow and regret for the deaths of more than 550 and the wounding of more than 3,500 U.S. armed forces members in Iraq and extends support to their families; and (6) expresses sorrow and regret for the deaths in Iraq of U.S. civilians, U.N. personnel, unknown numbers of Iraqi civilians, and other noncombatants. States that the House of Representatives urges the President to: (1) take all steps necessary to ensure that U.S. armed forces members in Iraq receive the best force protection equipment available, including protective body armor and extra-armored wheeled vehicle; (2) ensure that U.S. armed forces members who suffer wounds or other injuries, or who incur illness while serving in Iraq receive high-quality health care to treat the short-term and long-term consequences of such wounds, injuries, and illnesses; (3) recognize the key contributions made by members of the reserve components of the armed forces, and their families, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and, in consultation with Congress, to address the civilian-military pay disparity that exists for many Reserve and Guard personnel when ordered to active duty; (4) acknowledge that there were serious deficiencies in U.S. pre-war intelligence on Iraq, particularly in light of the failure to find any evidence of significant weapons of mass destruction stockpiles, and to take steps to improve intelligence so that United States troops are better protected and future United States national security strategies are better informed; (5) request sufficient funding to fully support U.S. military operations in Iraq and the surrounding region in order to ensure the safety and well-being of U.S. troops deployed to Iraq and the surrounding region; (6) obtain international participation in the securing, reconstruction, and political development of Iraq, including the protection of women's and children's rights; and (7) take steps to correct the failure of the United States Government to plan adequately for the post-war occupation of Iraq, including the failure to integrate internal United States Government studies and outside expert opinions that predicted the onset of guerrilla activity and described how to promote effective reconstruction, democratization, and civil society development activities, and the failure to apply those studies and opinions today in order to improve current U.S. reconstruction efforts in Iraq.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the one-year anniversary of the human rights crackdown in Cuba.

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2004

States that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns the repressive crackdown by the Government of Cuba against the internal opposition and the independent press, and expresses its admiration and solidarity with these groups; (2) demands that the Government of Cuba release all political prisoners, legalize all political parties, labor unions, and the press, and hold free and fair elections; (3) declares the acts of the Castro regime, including its widespread and systematic violation of human rights, to be in violation of the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (4) declares that the rule of law for the Cuban people should guarantee each and every fundamental and inalienable right; and (5) calls for the passage of a resolution at the 60th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights that holds the Government of Cuba accountable for its gross violations of human rights and civil liberties.

A bill to authorize the extension of unconditional and permanent nondiscriminatory treatment (permanent normal trade relations treatment ) to the products of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 2004

Authorizes the President to extend unconditional and permanent nondiscriminatory (permanent normal trade relations) treatment to the products of the Ukraine. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States remain fully committed to a multifaceted engagement with Ukraine, including by: (1) urging Ukraine to fulfill its commitments as a participating member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and to continue its current policy with regard to human rights, rule of law, and media freedoms; (2) working with Ukraine to improve in the areas of its legal regime and enforcement of internationally recognized labor rights; (3) supporting Ukraine's efforts to make substantial and meaningful progress in enacting and enforcing the protection of intellectual property rights; (4) working with Ukraine to ensure quick resolution of trade disputes that may arise, particularly in the poultry and other agricultural sectors; and (5) continued monitoring by the United States of human rights, rule of law, and media freedoms in Ukraine, including the issues described in this Act, providing assistance to nongovernmental organizations and human rights groups involved in human rights, democracy, and rule of law activities in Ukraine, and attempting to establish annual discussions with Ukraine regarding those issues, including the participation of United States and Ukrainian nongovernmental organizations in such discussions. Applies to Ukraine to the same extent as to the People's Republic of China, so long as the 1992 trade agreement between the United States and Ukraine remains in force, the requirement of the Trade Act of 1974 that the President proclaim increased duties or other import restrictions with respect to any product of Ukraine being imported into the United States in such increased quantities or under such conditions as to cause or threaten to cause market disruption to U.S. producers of a like or directly competitive product. Sets forth procedures with respect to: (1) notification by the President to Congress regarding U.S. entry into a bilateral agreement with Ukraine on the terms of accession by Ukraine to the World Trade Organization; (2) a resolution of disapproval of such agreement; and (3) procedures for consideration of the resolution.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year.

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 2004

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits, except in time of war, Federal fiscal year expenditures from exceeding: (1) Federal revenues for that fiscal year, except revenue received from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the United States; and (2) 20 percent of the gross national product for the preceding calendar year. Authorizes suspension of these prohibitions by concurrent resolution approved by a three-fifths vote of each House of Congress.

To authorize the extension of unconditional and permanent nondiscriminatory treatment (permanent normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 2004

Authorizes the President to extend unconditional and permanent nondiscriminatory (permanent normal trade relations) treatment to the products of the Ukraine. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States remain fully committed to a multifaceted engagement with Ukraine, including by: (1) urging Ukraine to fulfill its commitments as a participating member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and to continue its current policy with regard to human rights, rule of law, and media freedoms; (2) working with Ukraine to improve in the areas of its legal regime and enforcement of internationally recognized labor rights; (3) supporting Ukraine's efforts to make substantial and meaningful progress in enacting and enforcing the protection of intellectual property rights; (4) working with Ukraine to ensure quick resolution of trade disputes that may arise, particularly in the poultry and other agricultural sectors; and (5) continued monitoring by the United States of human rights, rule of law, and media freedoms in Ukraine, including the issues described in this Act, providing assistance to nongovernmental organizations and human rights groups involved in human rights, democracy, and rule of law activities in Ukraine, and attempting to establish annual discussions with Ukraine regarding those issues, including the participation of United States and Ukrainian nongovernmental organizations in such discussions. Applies to Ukraine to the same extent as to the People's Republic of China, so long as the 1992 trade agreement between the United States and Ukraine remains in force, the requirement of the Trade Act of 1974 that the President proclaim increased duties or other import restrictions with respect to any product of Ukraine being imported into the United States in such increased quantities or under such conditions as to cause or threaten to cause market disruption to U.S. producers of a like or directly competitive product. Sets forth procedures with respect to: (1) notification by the President to Congress regarding U.S. entry into a bilateral agreement with Ukraine on the terms of accession by Ukraine to the World Trade Organization; (2) a resolution of disapproval of such agreement; and (3) procedures for consideration of the resolution.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 2004

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that a smaller number than the majority of the House of Representatives may resolve that a vacancy exists in the majority of the number of seats of the House provided by law. Provides that, after the adoption of a resolution with respect to the vacancy, the State legislature in which a vacancy in the membership of the House exists shall convene a special session to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy. Requires the chief executive of the State to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy if: (1) the State legislature does not convene a special session during the five-calendar day period which begins on the day after the House adopts the resolution; or (2) the legislature convenes a special session during such period but does not appoint an individual to fill a vacancy in a seat during the three-calendar day period which begins on the date the legislature convenes the special session. Declares that an individual appointed under this article shall meet the qualifications for service as a Member of the House and shall serve as a Member until an election is held to fill the original vacancy. Requires that the State provide for such an election at such time and in accordance with such procedures as may be provided by law, except that the individual appointed may not be a candidate in the next election for the House. Provides that such individual shall be a member of the same political party as the Member of the House who previously held the seat. Grants Congress the power by law to: (1) specify circumstances constituting when a vacancy happens in the Representation from any State in the House; and (2) to address the incapacity of Members of the House.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to serve as Members of the House of Representatives when, in a national emergency, a significant number of Members are unable to serve.

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 2004

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress by law to provide for the appointment of temporary members of the House of Representatives to serve during any period in which 30 percent or more of the seats of the House are vacant due to death or resignation. Requires the temporary member to serve until a member is elected to fill the vacancy in accordance with the applicable laws regarding special elections in the State involved or until the expiration of the six-month period which begins on the first day of the temporary member's service, whichever occurs earlier.

Relating to the liberation of the Iraqi people and the valiant service of the United States Armed Forces and Coalition forces.

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 2004

States that the House of Representatives: (1) affirms that the United States and the world have been made safer with the removal of Saddam Hussein and his regime from power in Iraq; (2) commends the Iraqi people for their courage in the face of unspeakable oppression and brutality inflicted on them by Saddam Hussein's regime; (3) commends the Iraqi people on the adoption of Iraq's interim constitution; and (4) commends the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Coalition forces for liberating Iraq and expresses its gratitude for their valiant service.

Life at Conception Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 2004

Life at Conception Act - Declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being beginning at the moment of fertilization, cloning, and other moment at which an individual comes into being.

Development cooperation: democracy, the rule of law and human rights (extension of Regulation 976/1999/EC)

European Union · European Parliament · 8 March 2004

proposition de loi organique tendant à instituer une suite parlementaire au rapport public annuel de la Cour des comptes

France · Senate · 4 March 2004

We the People Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 2004

We the People Act - Prohibits the Supreme Court and each Federal court from adjudicating any claim or relying on judicial decisions involving: (1) State or local laws, regulations, or policies concerning the free exercise or establishment of religion; (2) the right of privacy, including issues of sexual practices, orientation, or reproduction; or (3) the right to marry without regard to sex or sexual orientation where based upon equal protection of the laws. Allows the Supreme Court and the Federal courts to determine the constitutionality of Federal statutes, administrative rules, or procedures in considering cases arising under the Constitution. Prohibits the Supreme Court and the Federal courts from issuing any ruling that appropriates or expends money, imposes taxes, or otherwise interferes with the legislative functions or administrative discretion of the States. Authorizes any party or intervener in matters before any Federal court, including the Supreme Court, to challenge the jurisdiction of the court under this Act. Provides that the violation of this Act by any justice or judge is an impeachable offense and a material breach of good behavior subject to removal. Negates as binding precedent on the State courts any Federal court decision that relates to an issue removed from Federal jurisdiction by this Act.

243 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will list all titles of nobility or honour that are subject to Article 40.2.2° of the 1937 Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6941/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2004

243 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will list all titles of nobility or honour that are subject to Article 40.2.2° of the 1937 Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6941/04]

242 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make available all legal or other advice which has been received by the Government with regard to what constitutes a title of nobility or of honour under Article 40.2.2° of the 1937 Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6940/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2004

242 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make available all legal or other advice which has been received by the Government with regard to what constitutes a title of nobility or of honour under Article 40.2.2° of the 1937 Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6940/04]

241 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if CBEs, MBEs and OBEs given by the British royal family to citizens of this State are subject to Article 40.2.2° of the 1937 Constitution which states that no title of nobility or honour may be accepted by any citizen except with the prior approval of the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6939/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2004

241 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if CBEs, MBEs and OBEs given by the British royal family to citizens of this State are subject to Article 40.2.2° of the 1937 Constitution which states that no title of nobility or honour may be accepted by any citizen except with the prior approval of the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6939/04]

Sachstand des Verfahrens zur verfassungsrechtlichen Prüfung der Unvereinbarkeit des Gesetzes zur Neuregelung des Energiewirtschaftsrechts mit dem Grundgesetz (G-SIG: 15051872)

Germany · German Bundestag · 27 February 2004

Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem die Unabhängigkeit und Weisungsfreiheit von Rechtsschutzbeauftragten verankert wird

Austria · National Council · 26 February 2004

Redistricting Integrity Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2004

Redistricting Integrity Act - Amends Federal law to prohibit a State which has been redistricted after an apportionment from being so redistricted again until after the next apportionment of Representatives, unless the State is required by a Federal court to conduct such subsequent redistricting to: (1) comply with the U.S. Constitution; or (2) enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a specific statement should be included in the Iraqi Transitional Administrative Law guaranteeing the people of Iraq the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2004

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) a specific statement should be included in the Iraqi Transitional Administrative Law guaranteeing `the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion' as affirmed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and specified in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Iraq is a party; (2) a statement should be included in the Transitional Administrative Law identifying the principles of democracy, pluralism, rule of law, and Iraq's international obligations as fundamental sources for legislation, in addition to the mention of Islam that is alone currently cited in publicly available drafts of the Transitional Administrative Law; and (3) an explicit commitment should be made in the Transitional Administrative Law that Iraq will respect and ensure such rights.

163 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the full details of each occasion in the past ten years on which the Government has consented or objected to the receipt of titles of nobility or of honour by citizens of this State with reference to Article 40.2.2 of the 1937 Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6285/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2004

163 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the full details of each occasion in the past ten years on which the Government has consented or objected to the receipt of titles of nobility or of honour by citizens of this State with reference to Article 40.2.2 of the 1937 Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6285/04]

139 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his position on proposals in the draft EU Constitution to end the requirement for unanimous votes in changes to the common commercial policy in cultural and audio-visual services; the implications of such a change for this State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5857/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

139 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his position on proposals in the draft EU Constitution to end the requirement for unanimous votes in changes to the common commercial policy in cultural and audio-visual services; the implications of such a change for this State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5857/04]

Bundesverfassungsgesetzes, mit dem die Unabhängigkeit und Weisungsfreiheit von Rechtsschutzbeauftragten verankert wird

Austria · National Council · 22 February 2004

Bericht und Antrag des Justizausschusses über den Entwurf eines Bundesverfassungsgesetzes, mit dem die Unabhängigkeit und Weisungsfreiheit von Rechtsschutzbeauftragten verankert wird

195 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government supports the call from the European Parliament for the inclusion of a national veto on the liberalisation of trade in services in the areas of culture, health and education in the proposed new European constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3816/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2004

195 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government supports the call from the European Parliament for the inclusion of a national veto on the liberalisation of trade in services in the areas of culture, health and education in the proposed new European constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3816/04]

9 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Taoiseach the progress made to date in implementing the recommendations of the Oireachtas committee on the Constitution. [3704/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

9 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Taoiseach the progress made to date in implementing the recommendations of the Oireachtas committee on the Constitution. [3704/04]

7 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach when he expects to receive the report of the Oireachtas committee on the Constitution in regard to building land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2894/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

7 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach when he expects to receive the report of the Oireachtas committee on the Constitution in regard to building land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2894/04]

6 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the recommendations of the Oireachtas committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2893/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

6 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the recommendations of the Oireachtas committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2893/04]

4 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if it is intended to hold a referendum or referenda in 2004 on changes to the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1698/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

4 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if it is intended to hold a referendum or referenda in 2004 on changes to the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1698/04]

3 Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach if he will report on progress in implementing the recommendations of the Oireachtas committee on the Constitution; whether any constitutional referenda will be held in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1280/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

3 Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach if he will report on progress in implementing the recommendations of the Oireachtas committee on the Constitution; whether any constitutional referenda will be held in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1280/04]

2 Mr. Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the position in respect of the implementation of the recommendations of the Oireachtas committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1007/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

2 Mr. Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the position in respect of the implementation of the recommendations of the Oireachtas committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1007/04]

Suite d'une mission effectuée en Nouvelle-Calédonie et à Wallis-et-Futuna du 9 au 20 septembre 2003,

France · Senate · 16 February 2004

Suite d'une mission effectuée en Nouvelle-Calédonie et à Wallis-et-Futuna du 9 au 20 septembre 2003,

97 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is the intention of the Government to seek agreement on a new treaty or constitution for the European Union during the period of the Irish Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4194/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2004

97 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is the intention of the Government to seek agreement on a new treaty or constitution for the European Union during the period of the Irish Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4194/04]

48 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the draft of the proposed EU constitution which the Government is using for negotiations; if the opt out clause from a mutual defence commitment that the neutrals secured in early December 2003 is part of the draft constitution under negotiation or if it will have to be agreed again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4331/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2004

48 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the draft of the proposed EU constitution which the Government is using for negotiations; if the opt out clause from a mutual defence commitment that the neutrals secured in early December 2003 is part of the draft constitution under negotiation or if it will have to be agreed again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4331/04]

Presidential Succession Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 12 February 2004

Presidential Succession Act of 2004 - Removes members of Congress from the line of Presidential succession, such that the Secretary of State is the first in line in the event the President and Vice President are unable to serve. Adds the Secretary of Homeland Security to the line of succession immediately following the Attorney General. Provides that any officer serving as acting President serves either until a new President is elected or the disability of the President or Vice President is removed. Allows an individual to act as President without resigning from the Cabinet position which qualified the individual to act as President. Grants compensation for an acting President at the rate the President would receive. Provides that the line of succession remains the same if an acting President is unable to serve. Prohibits an officer from serving as acting President unless the officer is: (1) eligible for the office of President under the U.S. Constitution; (2) appointed to a Cabinet office, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, prior to the time the powers and duties of the President devolve to such an officer; and (3) not under impeachment by the House of Representatives at the time the powers and duties of the office of President devolve to such an officer.

Constitution Restoration Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 12 February 2004

Constitution Restoration Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal judicial code to prohibit the U.S. Supreme Court and the Federal district courts from exercising jurisdiction over any matter in which relief is sought against an element of Federal, State, or local government or officer of such government by reason of that element's or officer's acknowledgment of God as the sovereign source of law, liberty, or government. Prohibits a court of the United States from relying upon any law, policy, or other action of a foreign state or international organization in interpreting and applying the Constitution, other than the constitutional law and English common law. Provides that any Federal court decision relating to an issue removed from Federal jurisdiction by this Act is not binding precedent on State courts. Provides that any Supreme Court justice or Federal court judge who exceeds the jurisdictional limitations of this Act shall be deemed to have committed an offense for which the justice or judge may be removed, and to have violated the standard of good behavior required of Article III judges by the Constitution.

Constitution Restoration Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 11 February 2004

Constitution Restoration Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal judicial code to prohibit the U.S. Supreme Court and the Federal district courts from exercising jurisdiction over any matter in which relief is sought against an element of Federal, State, or local government or officer of such government by reason of that element's or officer's acknowledgment of God as the sovereign source of law, liberty, or government. Prohibits a court of the United States from relying upon any law, policy, or other action of a foreign state or international organization in interpreting and applying the Constitution, other than the constitutional law and English common law. Provides that any Federal court decision relating to an issue removed from Federal jurisdiction by this Act is not binding precedent on State courts. Provides that any Supreme Court justice or Federal court judge who exceeds the jurisdictional limitations of this Act shall be deemed to have committed an offense for which the justice or judge may be removed, and to have violated the standard of good behavior required of Article III judges by the Constitution.

Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.

United States · United States Congress · 11 February 2004

Declares that Congress: (1) condemns the numerous human rights violations by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic; (2) calls on the international community to adopt a resolution at the upcoming 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights which details the dismal human rights record of Syria and establishes a Special Rapporteur to further investigate these abuses; (3) expresses its support for the Syrian people in their struggle for freedom, respect for human rights and civil liberties, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law; (4) encourages the President and the Secretary of State, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative and other avenues, to assist dissidents, human rights activists, and the pro-democracy opposition in Syria; and (5) urges the adoption and pursuit of these and other policies to seek a democratic government in Syria that will restore freedom to the Syrian people, cease the illegal Syrian occupation of the Lebanese Republic, abandon Syrian support for terrorism, and live in peace and security with the international community.

Bundesverfassungsgesetz über die Sicherung der Pensionen

Austria · National Council · 10 February 2004

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz über die Sicherung der Pensionen

proposition de résolution tendant à la création d'une commission d'enquête chargée de recenser les perspectives de règlement des problèmes liés aux affaissements miniers dans les anciennes mines de fer de Lorraine

France · Senate · 10 February 2004

proposition de loi tendant à modifier la loi n° 82-471 du 7 juin 1982 relative au Conseil supérieur des Français de l'étranger,

France · Senate · 10 February 2004

proposition de loi tendant à modifier le nombre de représentants des Français établis hors de France au Conseil économique et social,

France · Senate · 10 February 2004

12 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to improve Ireland's military capacity as required under the new European constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3378/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

12 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to improve Ireland's military capacity as required under the new European constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3378/04]

Landeslehrer-Dienstrechtsgesetz, Landesvertragslehrergesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 4 February 2004

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Landeslehrer-Dienstrechtsgesetz und das Landesvertragslehrergesetz 1966 geändert werden

Les comptes du Sénat (exercice 2002)

France · Senate · 4 February 2004

Les comptes du Sénat (exercice 2002)

20 Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach his plans to satisfactorily conclude negotiations on a new EU constitution under the Irish Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1268/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

20 Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach his plans to satisfactorily conclude negotiations on a new EU constitution under the Irish Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1268/04]

17 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach the steps he expects to take during the Irish Presidency to seek agreement on a new EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1196/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

17 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach the steps he expects to take during the Irish Presidency to seek agreement on a new EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1196/04]

La France et les Français face à la canicule : les leçons d'une crise

France · Senate · 3 February 2004

La France et les Français face à la canicule : les leçons d'une crise

529 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will undertake a study of all orders made by her that could now be considered to be potentially in breach of Article 25 of the Constitution in view of the judgment of the High Court that the Aliens Order was unconstitutional due to the fact that it constituted an attempt to determine by secondary legislation a matter that ought to have been determined by the Oireachtas itself; if she intends to undertake the introduction of any legislation to remove the constitutional infirmity of any existing orders in view of this judgment; and if not, the reason therefor. [2742/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

529 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will undertake a study of all orders made by her that could now be considered to be potentially in breach of Article 25 of the Constitution in view of the judgment of the High Court that the Aliens Order was unconstitutional due to the fact that it constituted an attempt to determine by secondary legislation a matter that ought to have been determined by the Oireachtas itself; if she intends to undertake the introduction of any legislation to remove the constitutional infirmity of any existing orders in view of this judgment; and if not, the reason therefor. [2742/04]

520 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will undertake a study of all orders made by him that could now be considered to be potentially in breach of Article 25 of the Constitution in view of the judgment of the High Court that the Aliens Order was unconstitutional due to the fact that it constituted an attempt to determine by secondary legislation a matter that ought to have been determined by the Oireachtas itself; if he intends to undertake the introduction of any legislation to remove the constitutional infirmity of any existing orders in view of this judgment; and if not, the reason therefor. [2741/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

520 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will undertake a study of all orders made by him that could now be considered to be potentially in breach of Article 25 of the Constitution in view of the judgment of the High Court that the Aliens Order was unconstitutional due to the fact that it constituted an attempt to determine by secondary legislation a matter that ought to have been determined by the Oireachtas itself; if he intends to undertake the introduction of any legislation to remove the constitutional infirmity of any existing orders in view of this judgment; and if not, the reason therefor. [2741/04]

471 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will undertake a study of all orders made by him that could now be considered to be potentially in breach of Article 25 of the Constitution in view of the judgment of the High Court that the Aliens Order was unconstitutional due to the fact that it constituted an attempt to determine by secondary legislation a matter that ought to have been determined by the Oireachtas itself; if he intends to undertake the introduction of any legislation to remove the constitutional infirmity of any existing orders in view of this judgment; and if not, the reason therefor. [2740/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

471 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will undertake a study of all orders made by him that could now be considered to be potentially in breach of Article 25 of the Constitution in view of the judgment of the High Court that the Aliens Order was unconstitutional due to the fact that it constituted an attempt to determine by secondary legislation a matter that ought to have been determined by the Oireachtas itself; if he intends to undertake the introduction of any legislation to remove the constitutional infirmity of any existing orders in view of this judgment; and if not, the reason therefor. [2740/04]