New Legal World Order

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89036758006130081642012-02-16T09:42:50.234+01:00New Legal World OrderA think tank on the advancement of law, ethics and justice from a Bahá’í Perspective.New Legal world orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05856122352512912756noreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-46820959745430574272007-06-07T11:10:00.000+01:002007-06-07T11:42:12.389+01:00Universal Human Rights as religious principle

Could have been written by a baha'i...but no..."The example of the Baha'i faith is one way to discredit the idea that universal human rights are in fundamental conflict with the belief in a supreme being. Baha'is have actively used the tools of the United Nations to try to protect their followers from being persecuted for their beliefs. Bahai's have not only benefited from the machinery of human

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-87833436430349511182007-05-19T09:02:00.000+01:002007-05-19T09:08:31.034+01:00New blogs with legal insights

Two new(ly discovered) blogs of interest to lawyers (even if not only :-)): The Baha'i Epistolary Blog,with for example a very interesting post on Due process or another one about the Baha'i scope for political activismSeeking Justice,about the situation in Egypt from a legal perspective.

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-76617855317196565812007-04-05T23:10:00.000+01:002007-04-05T23:22:19.647+01:00Children as target in Iran

Below is an article taken from Baha'i World News Service on a very disturbing development . Incredibly, even children are not immune from the ever increasing harassment on Baha'is. But now the toll is on students who are in primary and secondary schools (ages 6-14 my guess) ; what is going on?? From a human rights perspective, this is astonishing, that children are faced with humiliating and

New Legal world orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05856122352512912756noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-3235211942506697662007-03-22T10:10:00.000+01:002007-03-23T07:45:43.573+01:00The Egyptian decision : an analysis (3/3)

Not to let the suspense be to intolerable, here's the last (but not least, and the longuest) post on this Decision.In the two previous posts we saw that the first decision, even if better, was still far from granting real religious liberty in Egypt, that the Court accepted parts of the appeal on really fallacious arguments by a most probably biaised Government Commissioner, and that it had really

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-4824122294950825452007-03-21T10:03:00.000+01:002007-03-21T15:44:20.491+01:00The Egyptian decision : an analysis (2/3)

Before continuing an analysis of the Egyptian decision (to be found here) let's use the opportunity to wish a happy Naw-Ruz to all readers, hoping that this new year will see this blog continuing it's life with more contributors :-)Brief recall : the previous post concentrated on the history of the case, and on a short comment on the first instance decision noting that it was better than nothing,

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-19954129664477749642007-03-18T09:57:00.000+01:002007-03-18T10:33:09.914+01:00The Egyptian decision : an analysis (1/3)

This posts will deal with the Egyptian Supreme Administrative Court ruling with deprived Egyptian baha'is from their basical citizen rights (i.e. having valing ID cards and birth certificates) because of the obligation to mention a religion (either Muslim, Christian or Jew) and the impossibility to indicate Baha'i instead. For further information.The precise analysis of the decision of the

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-22833469293776387882007-03-06T14:32:00.000+01:002007-03-06T13:09:51.264+01:00Religious Plurality in Society : Some Thoughts Pertaining to Legal Policy

Abstract of the Young Legal Scholar Lecture given by Dr. Emanuel TowfighTo continue the discussion on the topics that were adressed at the conference.Following the very interesting discussions still going on, about loyalty to the Government and fighting for rights, this subject bears a lot of potential debates.One of the most insistent smouldering conflicts in Western societies is associated with

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-75180021358201101752007-02-20T03:56:00.000+01:002007-02-20T16:32:58.628+01:00Examples of why activism is a loyal act and current calls to action

A few days ago, I came across an article about Pakistan and the changing role of women in that society through a proposed law called the Anti-Women Practices Bill which was introduced into Parliament last week in Pakistan. For those who were not aware about this country's traditions or why this is so important, let me explain.Certain areas of the country, whether a tribe, or small community, or

New Legal world orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05856122352512912756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-15284673383726442862007-02-15T21:09:00.001+01:002007-02-16T14:03:55.467+01:00Loyalty to Government and fight for respect of rights

Read on the american baha'i websiteThe US Supreme Court ruled out the principle "separate but equal" in a famous Brown v. Board of Education case.But this decision Sweatt v. Painter contributed to pave the way for this major evolution.The story of Heman Marion Sweatt, an afro-american baha'i law student who got the authorization to enter a white only university illustrate a limit to the principle

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-27389929039682980962007-01-30T14:29:00.000+01:002007-01-30T10:28:54.285+01:00Towards an "Equal Standard of Human Rights" : Reforming Legal Safeguards of Human Rights in Light of the Baha'i Teachings

Just before publishing the next abstract trying to start make this blog living...a question :is there anyone out there reading and thinking about commenting one day? ;-) Abstract of the lecture given by Prof. Brian Lepard To continue the discussion on the topics that were adressed at the conferenceBaha'u'llah taught, nearly one hundred and fifty years ago, that by agreement of the leaders of the

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-3327549309583495922007-01-17T14:30:00.000+01:002007-01-19T16:13:36.893+01:00How corporate misdeeds lead to strengthened principles of ethics, justice and transparency in corporations

Abstract of the lecture given by Nishat RuiterTo continue the discussion on the topics that were adressed at the 10th European Baha'i Conference on lawThe lecture explored how various companies have undergone massive changes in their legal and compliance departments due to increase compliance, the rise of corporate crimes, and changing culture in corporate management. As a result, the role of the

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-17036882148288658372007-01-10T14:27:00.000+01:002007-01-19T16:13:52.118+01:00Religious Liberty under Siege in an Intolerant World : A Baha'i Perspective on the Role of Law in Protecting Freedom of Religion

Abstract of the lecture given by Prof. Brian Lepardat the 10th European Baha'i Conference on law Every day millions of human beings are deprived of the right to practice their religion freely; indeed, many are tortured or killed in an effort to extinguish their religious freedoms. It seems that around the world intolerance of religious freedom is relentlessly growing, despite the adoption of many

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-56024468795721573042007-01-05T14:32:00.000+01:002007-01-05T14:37:58.347+01:00What is Human about Human Rights?

This topic will be adressed by Dr Wendi Momen on the 24th of January in London.The event is organized by the Bahá'í Law and Human Rights Network.Thanks to Rod who transmitted the information sent out by Payam.Logistics :Topic: What is Human about Human Rights? Speaker: Dr Wendi Momen Date: 24 January 2007 Time: 7:00pm for 7:30pm start Location: 27 Hampstead Hill Gardens, London NW3 2PJ (nearest

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-82165715391409500662006-12-28T21:47:00.000+01:002007-01-17T15:39:25.651+01:00Unfurling the Divine Banner Of Justice : The Search For World Order

Abstract of the Dr. Aziz Navidi Memorial Lecturegiven by Mr. Kiser BarnesAfter having seen the fotos, let's discuss the different topics we spoke of at the 10th European Baha'i Conference on law:feel free to comment to have this blog really starting ! The presentation examined some characteristics of the Baha'i approach to world order. It recognized that humanity's quest for the promised

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-14654234418780666582006-12-26T16:58:00.000+01:002006-12-26T17:53:44.665+01:00Letter by Universal House of Justice to Bahá'ís of Egypt

The letter issued on December 21, 2006 is an inspiring example of how the Universal House of Justice guides, inspires and reveals the way to navigate the injustices of the world today. Most specifically, with regard how the Egyptian Bahá'ís should deal with the recent ruling of the Supreme Administrative Court in Cairo that ruled against a lower court that permitted Baha'i to obtain

New Legal world orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05856122352512912756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-74798178578167886922006-12-23T08:26:00.000+01:002006-12-23T20:12:46.367+01:00Review of the 10th European Baha'i Conference on Law

From the 14th to the 17th of December, 30 to 40 legal professionnals, students and other professionnals (psychologist, dentists...), baha'is or not, coming from various countries such as Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, UK, USA, Romania, Switzerland, The Netherlands, met in De Poort (The Netherlands) for the 10th European Baha'i Conference on Law.Here are some snapshots of the

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-50748506454730833962006-12-22T15:26:00.000+01:002006-12-22T15:38:22.921+01:00Baha'is in Egypt : France 24 (french CNN) airs

Just learned that tonight, after the news report at 6:30 pm (Paris Time - 3 hours from now), France 24 (the new french international newschannel) will air a report on the situation in Egypt followed by an interview by Brenda Abrar (spokesperson for the french baha'i community).Both the report and the interview will be aired in french AND english (depending on the channels).France 24 aired in over

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-71324700875902588132006-12-20T15:16:00.000+01:002006-12-20T18:58:03.788+01:00A new human rights covenant concentrating on religious freedom?

Professor Brian Lepard spoke of it in De Poort, here's the news from the Baha'i World News Service about the commemoration in Prague of the 25th anniversary of the 1981 UN Declaration on Religious Tolerance.Excerpt of the BWNS articleSome 350 participants representing more than 60 governments, UN agencies, and various international non-governmental organizations -- including the Baha'i

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-91864291027765437412006-12-20T08:33:00.000+01:002006-12-20T10:07:06.184+01:00Dignity, a limit to liberty?

Read interesting quotes, whilst waiting for the fotos of the 10th European Baha'i Conference in Law!Quite amazing that, if one looks precisely, our national legal systems and the baha'i legal system have some common features.Consider the pettiness of men’s minds. They ask for that which injureth them, and cast away the thing that profiteth them. (Kitab-i-Aqdas, v. 122).Liberty causeth man to

Daniel C-Snoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-46179406499917499162006-12-18T14:42:00.000+01:002006-12-18T14:46:02.393+01:00News regarding rights of Bahais in Egypt

Reprinted from the Bahai World News ServiceEGYPTIAN COURT RULES AGAINST BAHA'IS, UPHOLDING GOVERNMENT POLICY OF DISCRIMINATIONCAIRO, 16 December 2006 (BWNS) -- In a closely watched case that has become the focus of a national debate on religious freedom, Egypt's Supreme Administrative Court today ruled against the right of Baha'is to be properly identified on government documents.The decision

New Legal world orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05856122352512912756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8903675800613008164.post-25079646060202372952006-12-16T16:40:00.000+01:002006-12-16T16:48:02.499+01:00Launch of new blog

Welcome to the New Legal World Order Blog created by the participants of the European Bahai Law Conference in the Netherlands on December 16, 2006.The objective of this blog is to encourage the collaborative efforts, the scholarship and network of lawyers, students, professionals, and academics interested in the advancement of justice, ethics and law.We invite you to contribute to this blog,

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