The 1995 OSCE Meeting on Human Dimension Issues, Volumen4The Commission, 1996 - 83 páginas |
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Página 38 - The instinct for retribution is part of the nature of man, and channeling that instinct in the administration of criminal justice serves an important purpose in promoting the stability of a society governed by law. When *Furman v. Georgia, 408 US 238 (1972). people begin to believe that organized society is unwilling or unable to impose upon criminal offenders the punishment they "deserve," then there are sown the seeds of anarchy— of self-help, vigilante justice, and lynch law.
Página 28 - That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.
Página 31 - Why should freedom of speech and freedom of the press be allowed? Why should a government which is doing what it believes to be right allow itself to be criticized? It would not allow opposition by lethal weapons. Ideas are much more fatal things than guns.
Página 31 - But the only security of all, is in a free press. The force of public opinion cannot be resisted when permitted freely to be expressed.
Página 37 - Amendment must draw its meaning from the evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society.
Página 38 - Indeed, the decision that capital punishment may be the appropriate sanction in extreme cases is an expression of the community's belief that certain crimes are themselves so grievous an affront to humanity that the only adequate response may be the penalty of death.
Página 19 - ... receive just compensation; (c) freedom of speech and of the press; and (d) protection of all other internationally recognized human rights in order to enhance and empower the democratic election process.
Página 16 - Hungary, Iceland. Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal. Romania. Russia. San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Página 3 - Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, John Shattuck...
Página 69 - Minorities and support for an extension of his mandate. 13. Roma and Sinti Awareness of the vulnerable situation of Roma and Sinti has increased, but intolerance, discrimination and racial violence against them continue to exist. A low level of education, high illiteracy rates, economic hardship and a low degree of participation in political life were noted. It was emphasized that the States concerned should co-operate in helping to foster integration. Appreciation for the activities of the ODIHR...