5.Do BITs contribute to changes in national legislation?

Changes in national policy and legislation

II. Important changes in Panama apos s legislation

B. International legislation and changes in mercenary activities

Evolution at the national level legislation or policy changes.

No significant changes have been introduced in legislation since then.

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One speaker referred to recent changes in his country's legislation to facilitate the treatment of addicts.

21. No changes have occurred, neither to Icelandic legislation or practice, that concern this provision of the Covenant, and no such changes are planned.

Following these changes, the anti racist legislation now in force has had to be re evaluated.

The main changes involved more articulate provisions on cooperative societies similar to the legislation on limited companies.

The law of 1992 represented a comprehensive reform, introducing many basic changes into cooperative legislation.

However, a more reserved approach was advisable in discussing possible changes in constitutions and other legislation.

One representative indicated that his State had ratified the Firearms Protocol and was making the necessary changes to national legislation.

The Committee welcomes the changes in domestic legislation, which should provide a basis for strategies and practice.

Alarming IDU related HIV AIDS rates in the Russian Federation have caused changes in legislation and policy.

114. In terms of legislation, very important changes have been enacted in the Dominican Republic to advance the cause of women.

The Cooperative Association of the Czech Republic reported that the new legislation brought both positive and negative changes.

50. The Governments of Colombia and Uruguay reported numerous changes in their cooperative legislation and administrative regulations since 1990.

The Ombudsman promotes the necessary changes in the legislation and informs the Government on what measures it ought to take to support the Ombudsman's work.

Changes in other relevant legislation on the labour market occurred in autumn 2000, with adoption of the Law on Changes and Amendments of Labour Law in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Labour Law in Republika Srpska, which introduced modern labour legislation and rescinded lay off .

Indeed, there is a need for changes in some existing legislation that has a negative impact on volunteering, including barriers to international volunteering schemes.

288. To supplement the comments made in the second periodic report the following information is supplied on changes in the legislation on social assistance.

Thus, a new Penal Code entered into force on 1 January 1997 which made changes to the penal legislation, prohibiting discrimination on any grounds.

A number of representatives mentioned the changes their countries had made to their national legislation so as to enable and facilitate the undertaking of controlled deliveries.

Moreover, the internal legislation as well as the national policies are also subject to changes which might further expand the unknown effects of the reservation.

In addition to painstaking work, it also requires serious changes in legislation and management, as well as the development of an appropriate nuclear regulation regime.

Representatives referred to the changes made to their national legislation in order to apply effective administrative controls over the production, sale and movement of internationally controlled precursor chemicals.

And, by establishing committees to carry out the regular review of developments in terrorism and to propose possible changes in national legislation and judicial procedures relating to counterterrorism.

The changes that have occurred in the education system (including with regard to legislation, policies, facilities, budgetary allocation, quality of education, enrolment, drop out and literacy)

The Special Representative appreciates the consideration given by the Ministry of Justice and the National Assembly Commission on Legislation to these concerns and the changes made.

These usually comprise elements such as teaching people about their rights, legal assistance and vocational education to increase the independence of women, media campaigns and changes to legislation.

As was pointed out earlier, several substantive changes to the legislation governing the armed forces and intelligence bodies have had to be postponed pending the amendment of the Constitution.

The legislation on the reforms will include other changes to the way the assembly works, including rules on disqualification of AMs and the design of the committee system.

Their welfare, which includes their remuneration, is governed by the legislation applicable to all civil servants and is regularly adjusted to take account of changes in the cost of living.

These changes lead to continuing changes in skill requirements.

While welcoming recent changes in legislation designed to reduce pre trial detention, the Committee is concerned that the number of persons in pre trial detention remains high (art. 9).

Such a role requires specific actions on the part of the Governments including changes in legislation, strengthening of institutions and financial investment in the housing sector.

Noting the Commission apos s review of dependency allowances, reflecting relevant changes in tax abatement and social legislation at the seven headquarters duty stations since 1993,

In addition to establishing grounds for the increase of some penalties, changes were being made in criminal legislation concerning organized crime, trafficking in narcotic drugs, terrorism, arms trafficking and money laundering.

Changes were made to modernize the previous legislation, to adopt many of the principles governing Canadian corporations and to reflect the changing economic environment, including the important role equity capital plays in the market place.

AMs are apparently suggesting alternative options, but the struggle to reach consensus could be a headache for the Presiding Officer, Elin Jones, who is expected to submit draft legislation on the changes within weeks.

The State party should explain any changes made in anti prostitution legislation, such as the introduction of higher penalties, including when such penalties would come into force.

CFEMO reviews and monitors the legislative process at Congress with the aim of keeping women s groups informed about current developments, and lobbies parliamentarians for changes in legislation.

71. On behalf of the Ministry of Health and Social Security, a committee working on new legislation concerning maternity leave has presented its ideas on changes to the rules in this field.