Rule of law

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 · 22 December 2003

proposition de loi tendant aux conventions ou accords collectifs de travail

France · Senate · 18 December 2003

5 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a rejection of the EU Constitution by Irish voters in a future referendum will endanger Ireland's membership of the EU as stated by the President of the European Commission, Romano Prodi; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30536/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2003

5 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a rejection of the EU Constitution by Irish voters in a future referendum will endanger Ireland's membership of the EU as stated by the President of the European Commission, Romano Prodi; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30536/03]

A bill to amend the Constitution Heritage Act of 1988 to provide for the operation of the National Constitution Center.

United States · United States Congress · 9 December 2003

Amends the Constitution Heritage Act of 1988 to set forth requirements for cooperative agreements between the Secretary of the Interior and the National Constitution Center for the operation of the Center, including a requirement that revenues from the operation of the Center be made available to the Center (without further appropriation) to offset its operating expenses, and requirements that the Center: (1) maintain appropriate risk insurance; (2) maintain its tax-exempt status; and (3) report annually to the Secretary or Congress on its activities, goals and plans. Authorizes the Secretary to terminate a cooperative agreement in the public interest. Exempts agreements, leases, contracts or other arrangements entered into under this Act from certain requirements for leases of buildings by the Federal Government and for the award of concession contracts in units of the National Park System.

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 · 8 December 2003

Constitutional Amendment - Requires an individual, who is elected to serve as a Member of the House of Representatives for a Congress, before taking the oath of office, to present to the chief executive of the State from which the individual is elected a list of at least two qualified nominees to take the individual's place in the event he or she dies or becomes incapacitated before the individual's term of office expires. Allows the individual, after such oath, to revise the list at any time during a Congress. Provides that if at any time a majority of the whole membership of the House is unable to carry out its duties because of death or incapacity, or if any time the House adopts a resolution declaring that extraordinary circumstances exist which threaten the ability of the House to represent the interests of the people of the United States, the chief executive of any State represented by a Member who is dead or incapacitated at that time shall appoint, from the most recent list, an individual to take the Member's place. Requires: (1) the individual to be appointed as soon as practicable (but in no event later than seven days) after the Member's death or incapacity has been certified; (2) the individual to serve until the Member regains capacity or until another Member is elected to the vacancy; and (3) the State to provide for an election. Allows the appointed individual to be a candidate in the election. States that these provisions do not apply to any Member of the House who dies or becomes incapacitated before the seven-day period which ends on the date on which the event requiring such appointments occurs. Provides that if the appointed individual is unable to carry out a Member's duties, the chief executive of the State involved shall appoint another individual from the same list of nominees. Declares that Congress may by law establish the criteria for determining whether a Member of the House or Senate is dead or incapacitated, and shall have the power to enforce this Amendment through appropriate legislation.

Europawahlordnung geändert und ein Bundesgesetz über die Europawahl 2004 erlassen wird

Austria · National Council · 3 December 2003

projet de loi portant ratification de l'ordonnance n° 2003-850 du 4 septembre 2003 portant simplification de l'organisation et du fonctionnement du système de santé

France · Senate · 26 November 2003

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.

United States · United States Congress · 25 November 2003

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman. Prohibits the Constitution or any State constitution, or State or Federal law, from being construed to require that marital status or its legal incidents be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups.

A resolution to affirm the Defense of Marriage Act.

United States · United States Congress · 25 November 2003

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Congress should take whatever steps necessary to affirm the fact that marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of one man and one woman; (2) same-sex marriage is not a right, fundamental or otherwise, recognized in this country; (3) neither the U.S. Constitution nor any Federal law shall be construed to require that marital status or its legal incidents be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups; (4) the Defense of Marriage Act is a proper and constitutional exercise of Congress's powers under the effects clause of section 1 of Article IV; and (5) that no State, territory, or possession of the United States, or Indian tribe, shall be required to give effect to any public act, record, or judicial proceeding of any other State, territory, possession, or tribe respecting a relationship between persons of the same sex that is treated as a marriage under the laws of such entities, or a right or claim arising from such relationship.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the continued participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of 8 nations should be conditioned on the Russian Government voluntarily accepting and adhering to the norms and standards of democracy.

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 2003

Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to: (1) the Russian Federation's compliance with the minimum standards of democratic governance and rule of law characteristic of Group of 8 (G8) member countries; (2) conditioning participation by the Russian Federation in the G8 on acceptance of, and adherence to, the democratic standards and principles adhered to by the other G8 nations; and (3) steps to suspend Russian Federation participation until the President determines and reports to Congress that the Russian Government is committed to respecting and upholding these democratic principles.

Public Expression of Religion Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 2003

Public Expression of Religion Act of 2003 - Amends the Revised Statutes of the United States with respect to a civil action against State or local officials for deprivation of rights where the deprivation consists of a violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion. Limits the remedy for such a claim to injunctive relief. Denies the awarding of attorneys fees in such an action.

North Korean Freedom Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 2003

North Korean Freedom Act of 2003 - Requires reports on: (1) the North Korean prison and labor camp system, focusing on prisons housing political prisoners; (2) U.S. Government policies toward North Korean defectors; (3) measures taken to facilitate access to the U.S. refugee program for individuals who have fled countries for religious freedom violations; and (4) funding for, and use of Federal resources by, entities that provide humanitarian or food aid to North Korea. Provides for: (1) public interest parole for North Koreans who are victims of North Korean Government malfeasance; (2) adjustment of status of a North Korean alien who has been inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States after July 1, 2003, and who has been present in the United States for a year to alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Deems extraordinary and temporary conditions to exist that prevent such aliens from returning to North Korea in safety. Expands the S visa classification to include an alien who possesses and is willing to supply critical information concerning activities relating to weapons of mass destruction or delivery systems. Establishes within the Department of Homeland Security a Weapons of Mass Destruction Informant Center. Authorizes grants: (1) to organizations that provide assistance to persons attempting to escape North Korea, to North Korean orphans, or to North Koreans applying for U.S. admission; and (2) to promote human rights dialogue, programs for democracy, good governance, and the rule of law, and market economies in North Korea. Requires the Broadcasting Board of Governors to report a plan for increasing U.S. broadcasts to North Korea to 24 hours per day. Authorizes appropriations for making available to North Koreans radios for receiving outside broadcasts. Sets forth conditions that must be satisfied by the North Korean Government before U.S. entities may provide humanitarian or non-humanitarian aid. Directs the President to establish an Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat North Korean Criminal Activities.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the number of consecutive terms that a Senator or Representative may serve and providing for 4-year terms for Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 2003

Constitutional Amendment - Limits the term of a Senator to four full consecutive terms and a Representative to 24 full consecutive years. Provides that the House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every 4th year. States that any term that began before the first day that this article is valid as part of the Constitution shall not be included in determining the number of full consecutive terms that a person has been a Senator or Representative.

Expressing disapproval of the consideration by Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States of foreign laws and public opinion in their decisions, urging the end of this practice immediately to avoid setting a dangerous precedent, and urging all Justices to base their opinions solely on the merits under the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 2003

Expresses disapproval of the Supreme Court's consideration of foreign laws and opinions in its decisions. Advises the Justices not to incorporate foreign laws or opinions in future decisions and not to incorporate public opinion when performing their duty to uphold the Constitution. Urges all Justices to base their opinions solely on the merits under the Constitution.

Commending Iraqi women for their participation in Iraqi government and civil society, encouraging the inclusion of Iraqi women in the political and economic life of Iraq, and advocating the protection of Iraqi women's human rights in the Iraqi Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 2003

Commends the participation of Iraqi women in Iraq's government and civil society. Proclaims the ongoing commitment of Congress to encouraging the full inclusion of women, and indeed all members of Iraqi society, in the political and economic life of their country. Advocates the protection of the human rights of all Iraqis, particularly women, in the Iraqi Constitution.

North Korean Freedom Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2003

North Korean Freedom Act of 2003 - Requires the Secretary of State to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the North Korean prison and labor camp system. Urges the United Nations to prepare similar reports, and the U.S. Commission of International Religious Freedom to hold extended informational hearings in the United States on the status of religious persecution in North Korea. Requires the Director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to report to the appropriate congressional committees on use of Federal resources by entities providing humanitarian and food assistance to North Korea. Declares the sense of Congress about: (1) a first asylum policy for North Koreans arriving in the United States; (2) adoption of North Korean children by Americans; and (3) funding for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Makes the case-by-case basis and alien specific requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act inapplicable to the parole of any North Korean native or citizen seeking entry to the United States. Provides for adjustment to permanent resident status of any such alien paroled into the United States at the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security (HS). Declares that extraordinary and temporary conditions shall be considered to exist in North Korea that prevent North Korean aliens from returning to North Korea in safety, thereby entitling them to temporary protected status. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend S visa (nonimmigrant alien) classification to individuals possessing critical reliable information concerning the activities of governments or other organizations with respect to weapons of mass destruction, and willing to supply such information to the U.S. Government. Increases the number of individuals provided S visas during a fiscal year. Directs the HS Secretary to issue regulations entitling North Koreans applying for political asylum to employment authorization, without the 180-day limitation. Establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a Weapons of Mass Destruction Informant Center. Authorizes the USAID Director to make three-year grants to nongovernmental, non-profit organizations (NGOs) or persons, or foreign governmental organizations (FGOs) providing human rights assistance to North Koreans attempting to escape North Korea or its agents, or establishing or operating North Korean refugee camps or resettlement centers. Authorizes USAID grants to NGOs assisting North Korean orphans. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to: (1) NGOs or persons providing legal assistance to North Koreans applying for refugee status, parole, visas, or other means of admission to the United States; and (2) NGOs from the United States, South Korea, and Japan to promote dialogue regarding human rights in North Korea. Directs the the Broadcasting Board of Governors to establish a program for the distribution of radios in North Korea. Declares the sense of Congress regarding U.S. financial assistance designed to address conditions created by the economic and political system of North Korea, especially the activities of Division 39 of the North Korean Government. Authorizes the USAID Director to make two-year grants to: (1) human rights NGOs or persons, or FGOs to promote and support programs for democracy, good governance, and the rule of law; and (2) other NGOs, persons, or FGOs that promote market economies modeled after programs in Vietnam. Declares the sense of Congress regarding: (1) negotiations with North Korea; and (2) the lifting of trade sanctions against North Korea and provision of economic assistance to the North Korean people. Prescribes conditions for humanitarian and nonhumanitarian U.S. aid and other assistance to North Korea. Directs the President to establish an Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat North Korean Criminal Activities.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto.

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2003

Constitutional Amendment - Empowers Congress to enact a line-item veto.

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 · 19 November 2003

Constitutional Amendment - Requires an individual, who is elected to serve as a Member of the House of Representatives for a Congress, before taking the oath of office, to present to the chief executive of the State from which the individual is elected a list of at least two qualified nominees to take the individual's place in the event the individual dies or becomes incapacitated before the individual's term of office expires. Allows the individual, after such oath, to revise the list at any time during a Congress. Provides that if at any time a majority of the whole membership of the House is unable to carry out its duties because of death or incapacity, or if at any time the House adopts a resolution declaring that extraordinary circumstances exist which threaten the ability of the House to represent the interests of the people of the United States, the chief executive of any State represented by a member who is dead or incapacitated at that time shall appoint, from the most recent list, an individual to take the Member's place. Requires: (1) the individual to be appointed as soon as practicable (but in no event later than seven days) after the Member's death or incapacity has been certified; (2) the individual to serve until the Member regains capacity or until another Member is elected to the vacancy; and (3) the State to provide for an election to fill the vacancy. Allows the appointed individual to be a candidate in the election. States that these provisions do not apply to any Member of the House who dies or becomes incapacitated before the seven-day period which ends on the date on which the event requiring such appointments occurs. Provides that if the appointed individual is unable to carry out a Member's duties, the chief executive of the State involved shall appoint another individual from the same list of nominees.

Constitutional Preservation Resolution

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2003

Constitutional Preservation Resolution - Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Supreme Court should base its decisions on the Constitution and the laws of the United States, and not on the law of any foreign country or international law or agreement not made under the authority of the United States.

To extend trade benefits to certain tents imported into the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2003

Directs the President to provide duty-free treatment for certain tents imported from Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, or Yemen (beneficiary countries). Requires the President, after one year, to review and determine if a basis exists for withdrawal of such duty-free treatment, taking into consideration whether or not each beneficiary country: (1) has established, or is making continual progress toward establishing, a market-based economy, the rule of law and the right to due process, political pluralism, and other specified economic and political goals; (2) does not engage in activities that undermine U.S. national security or foreign policy interests, and supports a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; (3) is a signatory of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, does not engage in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and is making continuing and verifiable progress on the protection of internationally recognized human rights; (4) is not listed by the U.S. Department of State as a state sponsor of terrorism and cooperates fully in international efforts to combat terrorism; (5) does not participate in the primary, secondary, or tertiary economic boycott of Israel; and (6) otherwise meets specified eligibility criteria of the Trade Act of 1974. Requires the President to terminate the designation of any beneficiary country determined no longer to meet such requirements. Authorizes the President to designate the Palestinian Authority or its successor political entity as a beneficiary political entity accorded benefits under this Act as if it were a beneficiary country, if the Authority; (1) meets the first two requirements of this Act; (2) does not participate in acts of terrorism, and takes active measures to combat terrorism; (3) cooperates fully in international efforts to combat terrorism; (4) does not engage in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and is making continuing and verifiable progress on the protection of internationally recognized human rights; and (5) accepts Israel's right to exist in peace within secure borders. Prescribes the rule of origin for tents imported directly from beneficiary countries. Requires that the sum of the cost or value of the materials produced in one or more beneficiary countries, plus the direct cost of processing operations performed in such beneficiary country or countries, be at least 35 percent of the appraised value of such article at the time it is entered into the U.S. customs territory.

proposition de loi tendant à la création d'un observatoire national de la mondialisation,

France · Senate · 13 November 2003

proposition de loi tendant à la création de délégations parlementaires à la mondialisation

France · Senate · 13 November 2003

5 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether, if the new EU Constitution is passed as it stands, Ireland can participate in closer co-operation as regards a common defence under Article 40.7 without a further referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26891/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2003

5 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether, if the new EU Constitution is passed as it stands, Ireland can participate in closer co-operation as regards a common defence under Article 40.7 without a further referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26891/03]

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Nationalrats-Wahlordnung 1992 u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 12 November 2003

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, die Nationalrats-Wahlordnung 1992, das Bundespräsidentenwahlgesetz 1971 und die Europawahlordnung geändert werden <i>(Herabsetzung des passiven Wahlalters)</i>

Vertrag über den Beitritt der Tschechischen Rep., der Rep. Estland, der Rep. Zypern, der Rep. Lettland, der Rep. Litauen, der Rep. Ungarn, der Rep. Malta, der Rep. Polen, der Rep. Slowenien und der Slowakischen Rep. zur Europäischen Union

Austria · National Council · 7 November 2003

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (230 d.B.): Vertrag zwischen dem Königreich Belgien, dem Königreich Dänemark, der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, der Hellenischen Republik, dem Königreich Spanien, der Französischen Republik, Irland, der Italienischen Republik, dem Großherzogtum Luxemburg, dem Königreich der Niederlande, der Republik Österreich, der Portugiesischen Republik, der Republik Finnland, dem Königreich Schweden, dem Vereinigten Königreich Großbritannien und Nordirland (Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union) und der Tschechischen Republik, der Republik Estland, der Republik Zypern, der Republik Lettland, der Republik Litauen, der Republik Ungarn, der Republik Malta, der Republik Polen, der Republik Slowenien, der Slowakischen Republik über den Beitritt der Tschechischen Republik, der Republik Estland, der Republik Zypern, der Republik Lettland, der Republik Litauen, der Republik Ungarn, der Republik Malta, der Republik Polen, der Republik Slowenien und der Slowakischen Republik zur Europäischen Union samt Schlussakte

Änderung des Übereinkommens betreffend die Prüfung und Bezeichnung von Edelmetallgegenständen

Austria · National Council · 7 November 2003

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (200 d.B.): Änderung des Übereinkommens betreffend die Prüfung und Bezeichnung von Edelmetallgegenständen

Beschluss des Rates der Europäischen Union zur Einführung allgemeiner unmittelbarer Wahlen der Abgeordneten des Europäischen Parlaments

Austria · National Council · 7 November 2003

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (209 d.B.): Beschluss des Rates der Europäischen Union vom 25. Juni 2002 und 23. September 2002 (2002/772/EG, Euratom) zur Änderung des Akts zur Einführung allgemeiner unmittelbarer Wahlen der Abgeordneten des Europäischen Parlaments im Anhang zum Beschluss 76/787/EGKS, EWG, Euratom samt Erklärungen

Europawahlordnung geändert und ein Bundesgesetz über die Europawahl 2004 erlassen wird

Austria · National Council · 7 November 2003

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über den Antrag 250/A der Abgeordneten Dr. Ulrike Baumgartner-Gabitzer, Herbert Scheibner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Europawahlordnung geändert und ein Bundesgesetz über die Europawahl 2004 erlassen wird

No Safe Haven in Cuba Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 November 2003

No Safe Haven in Cuba Act - Amends the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 to require, in order to determine that a democratically elected government exists in Cuba, the Cuban Government to prove its respect for the democratic rule of law by ceasing to provide a safe harbor to individuals who have been legally indicted or convicted of serious criminal offenses, including individuals who have fled from the United States to Cuba for the sole purpose of avoiding prosecution or confinement.

Annahme des revidierten Texts der Internationalen Pflanzenschutzkonvention

Austria · National Council · 5 November 2003

Bericht des Ausschusses für Land- und Forstwirtschaft über die Regierungsvorlage (125 d.B.): Annahmeerklärung betreffend den revidierten Text der Internationalen Pflanzenschutzkonvention samt Anhang

Developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and respect for human rights

European Union · European Parliament · 5 November 2003

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated.

United States · United States Congress · 5 November 2003

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that Congress may by law provide for the case of death or inability of Members of the House of Representatives, and the case of inability of Members of the Senate, in the event that one-fourth of either House is killed or incapacitated, declaring who shall serve until the disability is removed or a new Member is elected. Terminates such procedures within 120 days after the death or inability of one-fourth of the House or Senate. Allows extensions of additional 120-day periods if one-fourth of either the House or Senate remains vacant or occupied by members unable to serve.

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 5 November 2003

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas Act of 2003 - Sets forth the policy of the United States to: (1) promote market-based principles, economic integration, social development, and trade in and between countries of the Americas; and (2) establish an investment fund for the Western Hemisphere to advance the national interests of the United States, improve the lives of the poor and marginalized, encourage broad-based economic growth while protecting the environment, build human capital and knowledge, support meaningful participation in democratic institutions and processes, and promote peace and justice in the Americas. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the President to provide assistance to reduce poverty and foster increased economic opportunity in the countries of the Western Hemisphere by: (1) nurturing public-private partnerships and microenterprise development; (2) improving the quality of life and investing in human capital; (3) strengthening the rule of law through improved efficiency and transparency in government services; and (4) reducing poverty and eliminating the exclusion of marginalized populations. Establishes a technical review committee to review the projects proposed for assistance and to make recommendations to the President with respect to the guidelines to be used in evaluating project proposals and the suitability of the proposed projects for funding. Amends the Inter-American Development Bank Act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at the Bank to urge the Bank to establish an account to be operated and administered consistent with the above guidelines. Establishes a technical review committee in the same manner as discussed above. Expresses the sense of Congress that the countries of the Western Hemisphere should collectively provide assistance equal to the amount of U.S. bilateral and multilateral assistance provided.

Protokoll Nr. 13 zur Konvention zum Schutz der Menschenrechte und Grundfreiheiten über die vollständige Abschaffung der Todesstrafe

Austria · National Council · 4 November 2003

Bericht des Ausschusses für Menschenrechte über die Regierungsvorlage (208 d.B.): Protokoll Nr. 13 zur Konvention zum Schutz der Menschenrechte und Grundfreiheiten über die vollständige Abschaffung der Todesstrafe

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution (No. 2) Bill 2003

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2003

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the arrest of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky by the Russian Federation.

United States · United States Congress · 4 November 2003

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the law enforcement and judicial authorities of the Russian Federation should: (1) ensure that Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky is accorded the full measure of his rights under the Russian Constitution to defend himself against any and all charges that may be brought against him; and (2) make every effort to dispel growing international concerns that the cases against Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky and other business leaders are politically motivated and that the potential remains for misuse of the Federation's justice system.

proposition de loi relative au financement public des fondations ayant pour objet le développement de la démocratie

France · Senate · 29 October 2003

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms and Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries {SEC(2003)1170}

European Union · European Commission · 28 October 2003

Kundmachungsreformgesetz 2004

Austria · National Council · 23 October 2003

Europawahlordnung, Änderung; Europawahl 2004

Austria · National Council · 23 October 2003

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Ulrike Baumgartner-Gabitzer, Herbert Scheibner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Europawahlordnung geändert und ein Bundesgesetz über die Europawahl 2004 erlassen wird

COTIF

Austria · National Council · 16 October 2003

Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (46 d.B.): Protokoll vom 3. Juni 1999 betreffend die Änderung des Übereinkommens über den internationalen Eisenbahnverkehr (COTIF) vom 9. Mai 1980 (Protokoll 1999) samt Erklärung der Republik Österreich

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding oppression by the Government of the People's Republic of China of Falun Gong in the United States and in China.

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 2003

Calls for the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to: (1) stop interfering in the exercise of religious and political freedoms within the United States, such as the right to practice Falun Gong; (2) cease using diplomatic missions in the United States to spread falsehoods about Falun Gong; (3) release prisoners of conscience; (4) end the harassment, detention, physical abuse, and imprisonment of individuals who are exercising their legitimate rights to freedom of religion, of expression, and of association as stated in the PRC Constitution; and (5) demonstrate its willingness to abide by international standards of such freedoms by ceasing to restrict them. Calls on the President to take such actions as: (1) issuing a formal protest about repeated Chinese Government human rights violations to the Chinese Foreign Ministry; and (2) working more closely with Chinese human rights activists to identify Chinese authorities who have been personally responsible for acts of violence and persecution in China. Urges the Attorney General to investigate reports that Chinese consular officials in the United States have committed illegal acts while attempting to intimidate or inappropriately influence Falun Gong practitioners or local elected officials, and determine an appropriate legal response. Calls on local government officials in the United States to recognize and support organizations and individuals that share the goals of the local community, including Falun Gong practitioners, and report to Congress, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State any incidents of pressure or harassment by Chinese agents.

Kundmachungsreformgesetz 2004

Austria · National Council · 15 October 2003

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (93 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, das Rechts-Überleitungsgesetz und das Finanz-Verfassungsgesetz 1948 geändert, ein Bundesgesetz über das Bundesgesetzblatt 2004 erlassen, das Verlautbarungsgesetz 1985 und das Verfassungsgerichtshofgesetz 1953 geändert und einige Bundesverfassungsgesetze, Bundesgesetze und in Bundesgesetzen enthaltene Verfassungsbestimmungen aufgehoben werden (Kundmachungsreformgesetz 2004)

proposition de loi relative à l'élection conseillers à l'Assemblée de Corse

France · Senate · 15 October 2003

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG)

Austria · National Council · 13 October 2003

Gesetzesantrag des Bundesrates vom 9. Oktober 2003 betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG) geändert wird <i>(Einspruch des Bundesrates im Falle zusammengefasster</i> <i>Gesetze)</i>

5 Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach the proposals he has to amend the Constitution during the lifetime of Dáil Éireann; when a referendum on such proposals may be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20411/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2003

5 Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach the proposals he has to amend the Constitution during the lifetime of Dáil Éireann; when a referendum on such proposals may be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20411/03]

4 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on progress in implementing the recommendations of the Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution; and if, arising from this, a referendum or referenda will be held within the next year. [20280/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2003

4 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on progress in implementing the recommendations of the Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution; and if, arising from this, a referendum or referenda will be held within the next year. [20280/03]

1 Mr. Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the current position in respect of the implementations of the recommendations of the Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19535/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2003

1 Mr. Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the current position in respect of the implementations of the recommendations of the Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19535/03]

Commending Afghan women for their participation in Afghan government and civil society, encouraging the inclusion of Afghan women in the political and economic life of Afghanistan, and advocating the protection of the human rights of all Afghans, particularly women, in the Afghanistan Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2003

Commends the participation of Afghan women in Afghanistan's government and civil society. Encourages the full inclusion of women in the political and economic life of their country. Advocates the protection of women's human rights in the Afghanistan Constitution.

Projet de traité établissant une Constitution pour l'Europe

France · Senate · 1 October 2003

Projet de traité établissant une Constitution pour l'Europe