Rule of law

Personalumbesetzungen und Versorgungsposten infolge der Nationalratswahl 2013 im Bundesministerium für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und öffentlichen Dienst

Austria · National Council · 14 March 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Walter Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und öffentlichen Dienst betreffend Personalumbesetzungen und Versorgungsposten infolge der Nationalratswahl 2013 im Bundesministerium für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und öffentlichen Dienst

B-VG und Arbeitslosenversicherungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 14 March 2014

Bericht des Ausschusses für Arbeit und Soziales über den Antrag 22/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Judith Schwentner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das B-VG und Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Arbeitslosenversicherungsgesetz geändert werden

Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2014

Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States aspires to a mutually beneficial relationship with Venezuela based on respect for human rights and the rule of law, and a productive relationship on issues of public security; (2) the United States supports the efforts of the people of Venezuela to realize their economic potential and advance representative democracy; (3) the government of Venezuela's mismanagement of its economy has produced conditions of economic hardship; (4) the government's failure to guarantee public security has led Venezuela to become one of the most violent countries in the world; (5) the government continues to remove checks and balances on the executive, politicize the judiciary, undermine the independence of the legislature, persecute its political opponents, curtail freedom of the press, and limit the free expression of its citizens; (6) the people of Venezuela have turned out in demonstrations throughout the country to protest the government's inability to ensure the political and economic well-being of its citizens; and (7) the use of violence by the National Guard and security personnel is intolerable and the use of unprovoked violence by protesters is also a matter of serious concern. States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) support the development of democratic political processes and independent civil society in Venezuela, (2) ensure the peaceful resolution of the current situation in Venezuela, and (3) hold accountable government and security officials in Venezuela responsible for the use of force in relation to the antigovernment protests that began on February 4, 2014. Directs the President to impose asset blocking and U.S. exclusion sanctions against any person, including a current or former government of Venezuela official or a person acting on behalf of such government, who has: (1) perpetrated or is responsible for otherwise directing significant acts of violence or serious human rights abuses against persons associated with the antigovernment protests in Venezuela that began on February 4, 2014; (2) directed or ordered the arrest or prosecution of a person primarily because of the person's legitimate exercise of freedom of expression or assembly; or (3) materially assisted or provided significant financial, material, or technological support for the commission of such acts. Sets forth related penalty requirements. States that U.S. exclusion sanctions shall not apply if necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations or other applicable international obligations. Authorizes the President to waive sanctions if in the U.S. national security interests, and with congressional notification. Directs: (1) the Secretary of State to take specified actions to support civil society in Venezuela, and (2) the President to submit a strategy to Congress to carry out such activities.

A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2014

Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to ensure that any crude oil and bitumen transported into the United States by the Keystone XL pipeline, and all refined petroleum fuel products originating from that crude oil or bitumen, will be entered into domestic commerce in the United States for use as fuel or the manufacture of another product. Authorizes the President to waive such requirement in the national interest under specified conditions, including where: (1) an exchange of crude oil or refined product provides for no net loss of crude oil or refined product consumed domestically; or (2) a waiver is necessary under the Constitution, a law, or an international agreement.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2014

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the repeal of any federal law or regulation when the legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions for this purpose that particularly describe the provisions to be repealed.

Ministeranklage gemäß Artikel 142 Abs. 2 lit. b B-VG gegen die Bundesministerin für Finanzen Dr. Maria Fekter

Austria · National Council · 12 March 2014

Bericht des Budgetausschusses über den Antrag 75/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Bruno Rossmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Ministeranklage gemäß Artikel 142 Abs. 2 lit. b B-VG gegen die Bundesministerin für Finanzen Dr. Maria Fekter

Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Voting) Bill 2014

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2014

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4138) to protect the separation of powers in the Constitution of the United States by ensuring that the President takes care that the laws be faithfully executed, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3973) to amend section 530D of title 28, United States Code.

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 2014

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4138) to protect the separation of powers in the Constitution of the United States by ensuring that the President takes care that the laws be faithfully executed, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3973) to amend section 530D of title 28, United States Code.

Reactie op het bericht dat de kwaliteit van de rechtspraak lijdt onder de werkdruk

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 11 March 2014

Reactie op het bericht dat de kwaliteit van de rechtspraak lijdt onder de werkdruk

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL A new EU Framework to strengthen the Rule of Law

European Union · European Commission · 11 March 2014

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL A new EU Framework to strengthen the Rule of Law

European Union · European Commission · 11 March 2014

Arbeidsproductiviteit en doorlooptijden rechtspraak

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 10 March 2014

Arbeidsproductiviteit en doorlooptijden rechtspraak

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to bring the South Sudan conflict to a sustainable and lasting end and to promote reconciliation of longstanding and recent grievances to allow for a peaceful society with good governance.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2014

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it should be U.S. policy to encourage and facilitate: (1) implementation of the January 23, 2014, cessation of hostilities agreement between the government of South Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition, (2) efforts to disarm and reintegrate armed groups in South Sudan, (3) elevation of the U.S. government's presence at the Addis Ababa-based peace negotiations, (4) observance of the rule of law leading to either the lawful prosecution or unconditional release of all arrested political leaders, (5) negotiation of a political framework for governance until the next general elections, (6) creation of a framework for security sector reform, (7) support for the African Union Commission of Inquiry into atrocities and human rights abuses committed during the current conflict in South Sudan, (8) support for a South Sudan version of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and (9) U.S. financial support to meet humanitarian needs and provide for capacity building.

Cassatiebalie strafrecht bij de Hoge Raad en kwaliteit fiscale cassatieberoepen bij de Hoge Raad

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 March 2014

Cassatiebalie strafrecht bij de Hoge Raad en kwaliteit fiscale cassatieberoepen bij de Hoge Raad

Jaarplan van de Rechtspraak 2014

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 March 2014

Jaarplan van de Rechtspraak 2014

proposition de loi constitutionnelle visant à modifier l'article 77 de la Constitution et à clarifier l'exercice du droit de vote en Nouvelle-Calédonie

France · Senate · 27 February 2014

AIV-advies ‘De rechtsstaat: waarborg voor Europese burgers en fundament van Europese samenwerking’

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 27 February 2014

AIV-advies ‘De rechtsstaat: waarborg voor Europese burgers en fundament van Europese samenwerking’

211. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the adoption (information and tracing) Bill; the way it is envisaged that the legislation will protect the family rights and other rights, under the European Court of Human Rights and the Constitution, of the thousands of adoptees, natural mothers and their broader birth families who are currently being denied the opportunity to act as natural family units due to difficulties in accessing birth and adoption records; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9776/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2014

211. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the adoption (information and tracing) Bill; the way it is envisaged that the legislation will protect the family rights and other rights, under the European Court of Human Rights and the Constitution, of the thousands of adoptees, natural mothers and their broader birth families who are currently being denied the opportunity to act as natural family units due to difficulties in accessing birth and adoption records; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9776/14]

Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2014

Question put: That the Bill be now read a Second Time.

Maßnahmen zum Ausbau der direkten Demokratie

Austria · National Council · 25 February 2014

Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten Mag. Gernot Darmann (FPÖ) an den Bundeskanzler Werner Faymann betreffend Maßnahmen zum Ausbau der direkten Demokratie <br><br>Welche konkreten Maßnahmen zum Ausbau der direkten Demokratie wollen Sie wann setzen?

Übergangsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 25 February 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Wittmann, Mag. Wolfgang Gerstl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Übergangsgesetz vom 1. Oktober 1920, in der Fassung des BGBl. Nr. 368 vom Jahre 1925, geändert wird

Einberufung eines Föderalismuskonvents

Austria · National Council · 25 February 2014

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Beate Meinl-Reisinger, MES, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Schaffung der legistischen und administrativen Voraussetzungen für die Einberufung eines Föderalismuskonvents zur Neuregelung der Kompetenzverteilung zwischen Bund und Ländern

Verordnung gem. § 16 Abs. 1 F-VG betr. Rechnungswesen der Bundesländer

Austria · National Council · 25 February 2014

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Rainer Hable, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Erlassung einer Verordnung gem. § 16 Abs. 1 Finanz-Verfassungsgesetz zur Vereinheitlichung des Rechnungswesens der Bundesländer, insbesondere zur Sichtbarmachung des Schuldenstandes

verfassungsrechtliche Begrenzung der Staatsschulden

Austria · National Council · 25 February 2014

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Dr. Matthias Strolz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einbringung einer Regierungsvorlage zur verfassungsrechtlichen Verankerung einer Begrenzung der Staatsschulden

la déclaration du Gouvernement, en application de l'article 35, alinéa 3, de la Constitution, sur l'autorisation de la prolongation de l'intervention des forces françaises en Centrafrique.

France · National Assembly · 25 February 2014

la déclaration du Gouvernement, en application de l'article 35, alinéa 3, de la Constitution, sur l'autorisation de la prolongation de l'intervention des forces françaises en Centrafrique.

553. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding his Department's policy document on non-EEA family reunification and the persons issue with Article 17.2, social welfare not being a reckonable income and the contradiction of new policy with Article 41.3 of the Irish Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9620/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2014

553. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding his Department's policy document on non-EEA family reunification and the persons issue with Article 17.2, social welfare not being a reckonable income and the contradiction of new policy with Article 41.3 of the Irish Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9620/14]

Aufwertung der parlamentarischen Bürgerinitiative und der Petition im Rahmen des "Demokratiepakets"

Austria · National Council · 24 February 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Daniela Musiol, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Aufwertung der parlamentarischen Bürgerinitiative und der Petition im Rahmen des "Demokratiepakets"

Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2014

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution

Reactie op het bericht van 13 januari 2014 van het Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) dat de burgerrechter minder zaken behandelt

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 18 February 2014

Reactie op het bericht van 13 januari 2014 van het Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) dat de burgerrechter minder zaken behandelt

Einberufung eines Föderalismuskonvents

Austria · National Council · 17 February 2014

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Beate Meinl-Reisinger, MES, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Schaffung der legistischen und administrativen Voraussetzungen für die Einberufung eines Föderalismuskonvents zur Neuregelung der Kompetenzverteilung zwischen Bund und Ländern

A resolution calling on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to cease the extra-judicial release of Afghan detainees, carry out its commitments pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding governing the transfer of Afghan detainees from the United States custody to Afghan control and to uphold the Afghan Rule of Law with respect to the referral and disposition of detainees.

United States · United States Congress · 12 February 2014

Insists that President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai honor the March 2013 Memorandum of Understanding governing the transfer of Afghan detainees from U.S. custody to Afghan control. Insists that, if the Afghan Review Board (ARB) will not follow the conditions of the Memorandum, the ARB shall be dismantled and the National Directorate for Security and Afghan prosecutors shall determine how to handle the remaining detainees. Urges Afghanistan to cease the extra-judicial release of detainees. Calls on the Secretary of State to consider Afghanistan's adherence to existing detainee memoranda of understanding in implementing certification requirements for certain assistance for Afghanistan.

Restoring the 10th Amendment Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 February 2014

Restoring the 10th Amendment Act - Authorizes a designated state official to submit to the head of a federal agency proposing a rule, during the period when the proposed rule is open for public comment, a legal brief challenging the constitutionality of the rule under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution. Directs the agency head: (1) to notify the designated official of each state within 15 days after such a brief was submitted; (2) to post prominently on the front page of the agency's website a link to the brief; and (3) within 15 days after posting such link, to certify in writing that such rulemaking does not violate the Tenth Amendment and post the certification prominently on the agency's website next to the briefs pertaining to the rule, unless the agency determines not to finalize such proposed rule. Authorizes a designated state official, at any time after an agency head posts such a certification, to commence a civil action against the agency on the grounds that the rule violates the Tenth Amendment. Permits such state official, in addition to any other venue or jurisdiction provided by law, to bring such action in the U.S. district court for the district in which the official's place of business is located. Directs the appropriate U.S. court of appeals, upon the filing of a notice by a designated state official, to grant expedited review of a decision by the district court in such an action.

Getting Government to Work Act of 2014

United States · United States Congress · 11 February 2014

Getting Government to Work Act of 2014 - Suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on February 2, 2015. Revises the special rule relating to obligations issued during the suspension period to provide for an increase in the debt limit, effective February 3, 2015, to the extent that: (1) the face amount of obligations issued and the face amount of obligations whose principal and interest are guaranteed by the federal government (except guaranteed obligations held by the Secretary of the Treasury) that are outstanding on February 3, 2015, exceeds (2) the face amount of such obligations outstanding on the date of enactment of this Act. Prohibits an obligation from being taken into account unless its issuance was necessary to fund a commitment incurred by the federal government that required payment before February 3, 2015. Requires the appropriate payroll administrator of each house of Congress to deposit in an escrow account all mandatory payments for compensation of Members of Congress serving in that house if by April 15 of any calendar year, beginning with 2015, that house has not agreed to a concurrent budget resolution for the fiscal year beginning on October 1 of that year. Requires release of such payments to those Members after April 16 of that calendar year only upon the earlier of: (1) the day on which that house agrees to a concurrent budget resolution for the fiscal year beginning on October 1 of that year, or (2) the last day of the Congress during which that calendar year occurs. Sets forth similar suspension of pay requirements if by July 31 of a calendar year, beginning with 2014, a house of Congress has not passed each of the regular appropriation bills for the fiscal year beginning on October 1 of that year. Requires release of salary payments to the appropriate Members after August 1 of the calendar year only upon the earlier of: (1) the day on which that house has passed each of the regular appropriation bills for the fiscal year beginning on October 1 of that year, or (2) the last day of the Congress during which that calendar year occurs. Requires the payroll administrator of a house of Congress, in order to ensure that this Act is carried out in a manner consistent with the Constitution, to release for payments to Members of that house any amounts remaining in any escrow account under this Act on the last day of the Congress during which the amounts were deposited in such account.

To increase the statutory limit on the public debt and to require House and Senate votes on constitutional amendments to balance the Federal budget and to restrict new entitlement spending.

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 2014

Increases the public debt limit to $19.250 trillion. Requires the House of Representatives and the Senate each to vote upon a proposed amendment to the Constitution entitled &quot;Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States&quot; or entitled &quot;Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restrict the power of Congress to enact legislation increasing any amount spent under entitlement programs or creating new entitlement programs.&quot; States that if such vote fails to achieve a two-thirds majority in either house of Congress then there shall be another vote in that house on either such amendment within 90 days.

Evaluation of justice in relation to criminal justice and the rule of law

European Union · European Parliament · 6 February 2014

A resolution expressing support for the internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka that are necessary to ensure a lasting peace.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 2014

Commends the U.S. representatives on their leadership on United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution (UNHRC) 22/1 which promotes reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka. Calls on the United States and the international community to establish an independent international accountability mechanism to evaluate reports of war crimes and other human rights violations committed by both sides during and after the war in Sri Lanka. Urges the Government of Sri Lanka to: (1) allow access for media, international aid agencies, and human rights groups into all regions of the country and to detention sites; and (2) end its media restrictions. Calls upon the President to develop a comprehensive policy towards Sri Lanka that reflects U.S. interests, including respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law, economic interests, and security interests.

541. Deputy Ann Phelan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding mortgage arrears and the process of repossession being pursued by the banks here; the protection the Constitution affords the family home and-or dwelling. [5520/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2014

541. Deputy Ann Phelan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding mortgage arrears and the process of repossession being pursued by the banks here; the protection the Constitution affords the family home and-or dwelling. [5520/14]

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2014

Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the Senate to two terms and Members of the House of Representatives to six terms.

Application de l'article 68 de la Constitution

France · National Assembly · 3 February 2014

proposition de loi relative à l'élection de représentants des Français de l'étranger au Parlement européen

France · Senate · 30 January 2014

vollständige Verankerung der UN-Kinderrechtskonvention in der Verfassung

Austria · National Council · 29 January 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Nikolaus Scherak, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend vollständige Verankerung der UN-Kinderrechtskonvention in der Verfassung

Ratifikation des 3. Fakultativprotokolls zur UN-Kinderrechtskonvention

Austria · National Council · 29 January 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Nikolaus Scherak, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Ratifikation des 3. Fakultativprotokolls zur UN-Kinderrechtskonvention

Ausbau der direkten Demokratie in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 29 January 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend den Ausbau der direkten Demokratie in Österreich

verfassungsrechtliche Schuldenbremse und Begrenzung der Steuer- und Abgabenquote

Austria · National Council · 29 January 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Kathrin Nachbaur, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend verfassungsrechtliche Schuldenbremse und Begrenzung der Steuer- und Abgabenquote

verfassungsgesetzliche Bestandsgarantie für Gemeinden und Städte durch verpflichtende Volksabstimmung

Austria · National Council · 29 January 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mario Kunasek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend verfassungsgesetzliche Bestandsgarantie für Gemeinden und Städte durch verpflichtende Volksabstimmung

verfassungsrechtliche Begrenzung der Staatschulden sowie Steuer- und Abgabenquote

Austria · National Council · 29 January 2014

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Kathrin Nachbaur, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einbringung einer Regierungsvorlage zur verfassungsrechtlichen Verankerung einer Begrenzung der Staatschulden sowie Steuer- und Abgabenquote

A resolution observing the 100th birthday of civil rights leader Daisy Bates and honoring her legacy as an American heroine.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 2014

Observes the 100th birthday of civil rights leader Daisy Bates and commemorates&nbsp;her legacy by encouraging people of the United States to promote social justice, equality, and the principles of the Constitution.

Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 2014

Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 - Expands the circumstances under which the Attorney General is required to report to Congress regarding the enforcement of laws to include any instance in which the Attorney General, an officer of the Department of Justice (DOJ), or any other federal officer establishes or implements a policy to refrain from: (1) enforcing, applying, or administering any federal statute, rule, regulation, program, policy, or other law within the responsibility of the Attorney General or such officer; or (2) adhering to, enforcing, applying, or complying with, a final decision of any court of jurisdiction respecting the application of the Constitution, any statute, rule, regulation, program, policy, or other law within the responsibility of the Attorney General or such officer. (Currently, reports are not required with respect to the policies of other federal officers and reports concerning nonenforcement of a law are required only when the Attorney General or a DOJ officer refrains on grounds that the provision is unconstitutional.) Requires such reports to state the grounds for policies of nonenforcement.

Recognizing the 155th anniversary of the House of Representatives' rejection of the Lecompton Constitution of the Territory of Kansas.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 2014

Recognizes the rejection of the Lecompton Constitution of the Territory of Kansas by the House of Representatives in 1858 as a critical action in admitting Kansas as a free state into the Union of the United States. Acknowledges the drafting and ensuing debate of that Constitution as a significant catalyst that would lead to the Civil War and the ultimate abolition of slavery. Congratulates the city of Lecompton, Kansas, for maintaining its historical heritage.

Judgment of the General Court (First Chamber), 21 January 2014.#Christoph Klein v European Commission.#Non-contractual liability — Medical devices — Articles 8 and 18 of Directive 93/42/EEC — Inaction by the Commission following notification of a decision to prohibit placing on the market — Sufficiently serious breach of a rule of law conferring rights on individuals.#Case T‑309/10.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 21 January 2014