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  2. Erga omnes - Wikipedia

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    Erga omnes obligations attach when there is a serious breach of peremptory norms of international law like those against piracy, genocide and wars of aggression. [2] [3] The concept was recognized in the International Court of Justice's decision in the Barcelona Traction case [4] [(Belgium v Spain) (Second Phase) ICJ Rep 1970 3 at paragraph 33]:

  3. European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Regulators

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    In 2016, ERGA published four expert reports on material and territorial jurisdiction, on the independence of national regulatory authorities, and on the protection of minors. These reports consisted of concrete advice to the European Commission regarding the revision of the directive for audiovisual media services.

  4. Universal jurisdiction - Wikipedia

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    Universal jurisdiction is a legal principle that allows states or international organizations to prosecute individuals for serious crimes, such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, regardless of where the crime was committed and irrespective of the accused's nationality or residence.

  5. Pacta sunt servanda - Wikipedia

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    The only limits to application of pacta sunt servanda are the peremptory norms of general international law, which are denominated "jus cogens", i.e. compelling law. The legal principle of clausula rebus sic stantibus in customary international law also permits non-satisfaction of obligations pursuant to treaty because of a compelling change of ...

  6. List of Latin legal terms - Wikipedia

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    Law that specifically codifies something, as opposed to common law or customary law. liberum veto: free veto: An aspect of a unanimous voting system, whereby any member can end discussion on a proposed law. lingua franca: the Frankish language A language common to an area that is spoken by all, even if not their mother tongue.

  7. Genocides in history - Wikipedia

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    Part of a series on Genocide Issues List of genocides Genocides in history Before WWI WWI–WWII 1946–1999 21st century Effects on youth Denial Massacre Rape Incitement In relation to Colonialism / War Perpetrators, victims, and bystanders Prevention Psychology Recognition politics Risk factors Stages Types Anti-Indigenous Cultural Paper Utilitarian Studies Outline Bibliography Related ...

  8. List of Latin phrases (full) - Wikipedia

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    In law, a de bene esse deposition is used to preserve the testimony of a witness who is expected not to be available to appear at trial and be cross-examined. de bonis asportatis: carrying goods away: In law, trespass de bonis asportatis was the traditional name for larceny, i.e., the unlawful theft of chattels (moveable goods). de dato: of the ...

  9. Civil death - Wikipedia

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    In the U.S., the disenfranchisement of felons [6] has been called a form of civil death, as has being subjected to collateral consequences in general. The contention is not generally supported by legal scholars. [7] Civil death as such remains part of the law in New York, Rhode Island, and the Virgin Islands. [8] [9]