The ratio of the case is that within section 28(4) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 those who are not an immigrant of the country, in other words those who are not of a British origin, do represent a ...

Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) A. For Thomas philosophy is ancilla theologiae (handmaiden of theology). Aquinas was first and foremost a theologian, though he was quite capable of distinguishing philosophy proper from theology. He held that (1) philosophy can prove by means of reason ...

By Dr. D. W. Ekstrand According to Scripture the PRIMARY PURPOSE of the law of God is to “reveal sin” and   to “convince us that we are sinners” in need of a Savior (Rom 5:20; 7:7-11; Gal 3:19, 24), not ...

“Law is an ordinance of reason for the common good, promulgated by the one who is in charge of the community” (St. Thomas Aquinas, STh I-II, 90, 4; CCC 1976). Law is primarily a reasonable plan of action, “a certain ...

Divine law comprises any body of law that is perceived as deriving from a transcendent source, such as the will of God or gods - in contrast to man-made law or to secular law. Divine laws are typically perceived as superior to man-made laws, sometimes due to an assumption that their source ...

Crimes Against Humanity: Atrocious acts outside and beyond the laws and customs of war (conflict) which in nature and/or scale violate all standards of reasons, dignity, and human nature. Ex: Genocide / Terrorism. Crimes against humanity are criminal acts that ...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) regulates disputes concerning human issues that are not related to just one country (humanitarian law and war crimes) as well as international disputes about things like borders and pollution. The Court has two functions: To settle, ...

Doctrine of basic structure is an Indian judicial principle that the Indian Constitution has certain ‘Basic Features’ that can’t be altered or destroyed through amendments by the Parliament. This doctrine applies only to Constitutional amendments. The establishment of Doctrine of ...

In terms of customary international law there has been a long-standing right to use pre-emptive force to ensure that the nation state is defended. This long-standing right can be seen to emanate from the Caroline Incident which centred upon Great ...

In corporate law, a stock certificate is a legal document that certifies ownership of a specific number of shares of stock in a corporation. It means the document that represents an ownership stake in a corporation. It is a physical piece of ...