Abortion is the knowing destruction of the life of an unborn child in the womb other than for the principal purpose of producing a life birth or removal of a dead tissue. The Nigeria law stipulates that abortion is al...Abortion is the knowing destruction of the life of an unborn child in the womb other than for the principal purpose of producing a life birth or removal of a dead tissue. The Nigeria law stipulates that abortion is allowed only where there is risk to the life of the woman and or to her physical or mental health. This study is aimed at determining the perception of abortion and the relevant laws by lawyers in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is a descriptive cross sectional study carried out between May-June 2010 using pre-tested self administered questionnaires to collect data from consenting 200 lawyers in the 3 major towns of Anambra State. All the respondents knew about abortion, recognized health hazards associated with it and mentioned infertility as the major complication of abortion (53%) followed by death (52.5%) and bleeding (42.5%). About 80% of respondents said abortion should be allowed in cases of danger to woman’s life, rape or incest. Eighty-five percent of the lawyers were aware of the existing abortion law in Nigeria and 76.5% of this knew abortion was legal only to save the life of the woman. Only 26% were in support of legalization of abortion. The Lawyers recommended health education and family planning, among others as means of preventing abortion and its complications. Stigma associated with abortion should be removed to improve free reporting of abortion cases for legal actions. Further research should involve other stakeholders on abortion to make for a holistic approach to the problem.展开更多
A quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted to analyze the perceptions and attitudes of attorney teachers, from the Southern Professional Institute （IPReS） of the Federal St...A quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted to analyze the perceptions and attitudes of attorney teachers, from the Southern Professional Institute （IPReS） of the Federal State University of Morelos （UAEM）, towards the new information and communication technologies （ICTs）. The investigation was conducted by the method of survey and gathering information through the application of teachers＇ Attitudes Questionnaire to Computers derived from the instrument ＂Teachers＇ Attitudes Toward Computers＂ of Christensen and Knezek （1996） to the total teachers with a law degree who work at the institute. The dimensions involved in the questionnaire were： liking/utility, email, frustration/anxiety, learning/productivity, and negative impact. The results projected in the study reflected that teachers have a positive attitude （medium to favorable） with respect to computers and emails. In addition, the results showed the absence of teachers＇ feelings of anxiety, nervousness, or fear towards using computers.展开更多
Lawyers play no small a role in improving China’s legal system, which comes along with the country’s endeavor to build a market-oriented economy and open to the outside world. Legal services provided by lawyers have...Lawyers play no small a role in improving China’s legal system, which comes along with the country’s endeavor to build a market-oriented economy and open to the outside world. Legal services provided by lawyers have virtually become available to all sectors of society since the country adopted the policy of reform and opening up in the late 1970s.展开更多
I. Getting help from lawyers and its realization according to international standards The right to defense for a person involving in a law suit is a universal human right. Article 11 of the Universal Declaration of H...I. Getting help from lawyers and its realization according to international standards The right to defense for a person involving in a law suit is a universal human right. Article 11 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides： ＂Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defence.＂ This means （1） the right to defence is a basic human right due to all persons charged with a penal offence; （2） it is a basic requirement for the principle of presumption of innocence and fair trial; and （3） the realization of the fight needs practical and effective guarantees.展开更多
More than 70 law experts, lawyers and prosecutors attended a symposium held in Beijing of late on the role lawyers should play in pre-trial procedures. The symposium was sponsored jointly by the State Institute for Pr...More than 70 law experts, lawyers and prosecutors attended a symposium held in Beijing of late on the role lawyers should play in pre-trial procedures. The symposium was sponsored jointly by the State Institute for Prosecutors, the Center for Research of Procedural Laws under the China Political Science and Law University and the Criminal Defense Committee of the All-China Lawyers＇ Association. This report highlights the debate that took place during the symposium.展开更多
To construct the rule of law, we can not only rely on the legal system itself but also should we take good use of the legal person＇ s active participation in the building process, which would be the driving force. On...To construct the rule of law, we can not only rely on the legal system itself but also should we take good use of the legal person＇ s active participation in the building process, which would be the driving force. Only the static legal system itself can not nile out the presence of ruling of man and something like unjust privilege. However, legal person＇s dynamic involving in the conslluction of rule of law, by means of legal person＇s constraints to the person of rule of man, can effectively protect citizens＇ legitimate rights and interests, by what we can achieve the maximum degree of eliminating social injustice as well. There is no doubt that the lawyer is just the Sllong force that above-mentioned who promotes the process of legal construction to develop better and longer.展开更多
To construct the rule of law, we can not only rely on the legal system itself, but also should we take good use of the legal person＇s active participation in the building process, which would be the driving force. On...To construct the rule of law, we can not only rely on the legal system itself, but also should we take good use of the legal person＇s active participation in the building process, which would be the driving force. Only the static legal system itself can not rule out the presence of ruling of man and something like unjust privilege. However, legal person＇s dynamic involving in the construction of rule of law, by means of legal person＇s constraints to the person of rule of man, can effectively protect citizens＇ legitimate rights and interests, by what we can achieve the maximum degree of eliminating social injustice as well. There is no doubt that the lawyer is just the strong force that above-mentioned who promotes the process of legal construction to develop better and longer.展开更多
On September 1, the Henan Provincial Department of Justice and the Henan Higher People’s Court jointly issued a document. It suggests lawyers do as much as possible to mediate between litigants involved in lawsuits o...On September 1, the Henan Provincial Department of Justice and the Henan Higher People’s Court jointly issued a document. It suggests lawyers do as much as possible to mediate between litigants involved in lawsuits of civil disputes and misdemeanor lawsuits, in order to help展开更多
ON November 12, 1993, the Chinese Women Lawyers Society was established in Beijing. The more than 10,000 women lawyers in the country were excited to have their own organization. Xu Weihua, secretary-general of the so...ON November 12, 1993, the Chinese Women Lawyers Society was established in Beijing. The more than 10,000 women lawyers in the country were excited to have their own organization. Xu Weihua, secretary-general of the society and a lawyer working in the All-China Women’s Federation, said: "The society’s establishment will promote the participation展开更多
Hi American Professor, I’m a law student in China. In association with my field of study, I’d like toshare with you some of my reflections on the current situation here: China hasbeen constructing its legal system s...Hi American Professor, I’m a law student in China. In association with my field of study, I’d like toshare with you some of my reflections on the current situation here: China hasbeen constructing its legal system since the 1949 liberation and is now adapting itinto the new market economy. Once almost unheard of , the hiring of an展开更多
Lawyers＇ participation in political life marks the maturity of a country＇s rule of law. Lawyers are well equipped to be engaged in public affairs, and should play a significant role in dispute resolution that goes b...Lawyers＇ participation in political life marks the maturity of a country＇s rule of law. Lawyers are well equipped to be engaged in public affairs, and should play a significant role in dispute resolution that goes beyond their role in dealing with individual cases. The legal profession functions in a variety of ways： participating in legislation and promoting legal progress; assuming responsibilities in government departments; influencing the formulation and implementation of just policies; acting as a bridge between the government and the public; responding to the claims of different interest groups; etc. At the same time, the legal profession has some negative impacts on the rule of law, as evidenced in the infiltration of commercialism into the profession, giving absolute priority to clients＇ interests, and excessive litigation. To keep these downsides under control, we need a legal culture and institutional basis that are a good fit with the rule of law. It is also necessary to update traditional mindsets, adopt rights-based standards, uphold the supremacy of the law, and promote the formation of a legal community.展开更多
As one of the major stories of success in the past several decades of China,foreign direct investment(FDI)is at the heart of the globalization in China.While international law firms are endeavoring to penetrate into t...As one of the major stories of success in the past several decades of China,foreign direct investment(FDI)is at the heart of the globalization in China.While international law firms are endeavoring to penetrate into the legal market of FDI and attempting to gain profits from China’s growth,Chinese law firms are not lagged behind in the fierce competition of展开更多
The aim of the article is to show that Professor Cie?lak is the founder of the scientific school of philosophical and legal thought in criminal proceedings and five thoughts belonging to this school regarding the subj...The aim of the article is to show that Professor Cie?lak is the founder of the scientific school of philosophical and legal thought in criminal proceedings and five thoughts belonging to this school regarding the subject of the criminal process, the identity of a deed, participants in the process, the burden of the proof, the obligation of proving, and division the grounds for detention. Professor Cie?lak was one of the most distinguished Polish lawyers and scientists, and had a great influence on shaping views on the law, primarily in theory, but also in practice. His concepts result from his theoretical and philosophical research on the law and are also timeless, remotely dependent on the legislation currently in existence.展开更多
My first approach with China in the professional scenario was back in 2006 while I was working as an in-house lawyer at GE in Mexico.I was suddenly involved into conference calls within America,Europe and Asia for som...My first approach with China in the professional scenario was back in 2006 while I was working as an in-house lawyer at GE in Mexico.I was suddenly involved into conference calls within America,Europe and Asia for some of the sourcing negotiations of the businesses within the group.These展开更多
文摘Abortion is the knowing destruction of the life of an unborn child in the womb other than for the principal purpose of producing a life birth or removal of a dead tissue. The Nigeria law stipulates that abortion is allowed only where there is risk to the life of the woman and or to her physical or mental health. This study is aimed at determining the perception of abortion and the relevant laws by lawyers in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is a descriptive cross sectional study carried out between May-June 2010 using pre-tested self administered questionnaires to collect data from consenting 200 lawyers in the 3 major towns of Anambra State. All the respondents knew about abortion, recognized health hazards associated with it and mentioned infertility as the major complication of abortion (53%) followed by death (52.5%) and bleeding (42.5%). About 80% of respondents said abortion should be allowed in cases of danger to woman’s life, rape or incest. Eighty-five percent of the lawyers were aware of the existing abortion law in Nigeria and 76.5% of this knew abortion was legal only to save the life of the woman. Only 26% were in support of legalization of abortion. The Lawyers recommended health education and family planning, among others as means of preventing abortion and its complications. Stigma associated with abortion should be removed to improve free reporting of abortion cases for legal actions. Further research should involve other stakeholders on abortion to make for a holistic approach to the problem.
文摘A quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted to analyze the perceptions and attitudes of attorney teachers, from the Southern Professional Institute （IPReS） of the Federal State University of Morelos （UAEM）, towards the new information and communication technologies （ICTs）. The investigation was conducted by the method of survey and gathering information through the application of teachers＇ Attitudes Questionnaire to Computers derived from the instrument ＂Teachers＇ Attitudes Toward Computers＂ of Christensen and Knezek （1996） to the total teachers with a law degree who work at the institute. The dimensions involved in the questionnaire were： liking/utility, email, frustration/anxiety, learning/productivity, and negative impact. The results projected in the study reflected that teachers have a positive attitude （medium to favorable） with respect to computers and emails. In addition, the results showed the absence of teachers＇ feelings of anxiety, nervousness, or fear towards using computers.
文摘Lawyers play no small a role in improving China’s legal system, which comes along with the country’s endeavor to build a market-oriented economy and open to the outside world. Legal services provided by lawyers have virtually become available to all sectors of society since the country adopted the policy of reform and opening up in the late 1970s.
文摘I. Getting help from lawyers and its realization according to international standards The right to defense for a person involving in a law suit is a universal human right. Article 11 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides： ＂Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defence.＂ This means （1） the right to defence is a basic human right due to all persons charged with a penal offence; （2） it is a basic requirement for the principle of presumption of innocence and fair trial; and （3） the realization of the fight needs practical and effective guarantees.
文摘More than 70 law experts, lawyers and prosecutors attended a symposium held in Beijing of late on the role lawyers should play in pre-trial procedures. The symposium was sponsored jointly by the State Institute for Prosecutors, the Center for Research of Procedural Laws under the China Political Science and Law University and the Criminal Defense Committee of the All-China Lawyers＇ Association. This report highlights the debate that took place during the symposium.
文摘To construct the rule of law, we can not only rely on the legal system itself but also should we take good use of the legal person＇ s active participation in the building process, which would be the driving force. Only the static legal system itself can not nile out the presence of ruling of man and something like unjust privilege. However, legal person＇s dynamic involving in the conslluction of rule of law, by means of legal person＇s constraints to the person of rule of man, can effectively protect citizens＇ legitimate rights and interests, by what we can achieve the maximum degree of eliminating social injustice as well. There is no doubt that the lawyer is just the Sllong force that above-mentioned who promotes the process of legal construction to develop better and longer.
文摘To construct the rule of law, we can not only rely on the legal system itself, but also should we take good use of the legal person＇s active participation in the building process, which would be the driving force. Only the static legal system itself can not rule out the presence of ruling of man and something like unjust privilege. However, legal person＇s dynamic involving in the construction of rule of law, by means of legal person＇s constraints to the person of rule of man, can effectively protect citizens＇ legitimate rights and interests, by what we can achieve the maximum degree of eliminating social injustice as well. There is no doubt that the lawyer is just the strong force that above-mentioned who promotes the process of legal construction to develop better and longer.
文摘On September 1, the Henan Provincial Department of Justice and the Henan Higher People’s Court jointly issued a document. It suggests lawyers do as much as possible to mediate between litigants involved in lawsuits of civil disputes and misdemeanor lawsuits, in order to help
文摘ON November 12, 1993, the Chinese Women Lawyers Society was established in Beijing. The more than 10,000 women lawyers in the country were excited to have their own organization. Xu Weihua, secretary-general of the society and a lawyer working in the All-China Women’s Federation, said: "The society’s establishment will promote the participation
文摘Hi American Professor, I’m a law student in China. In association with my field of study, I’d like toshare with you some of my reflections on the current situation here: China hasbeen constructing its legal system since the 1949 liberation and is now adapting itinto the new market economy. Once almost unheard of , the hiring of an
文摘Lawyers＇ participation in political life marks the maturity of a country＇s rule of law. Lawyers are well equipped to be engaged in public affairs, and should play a significant role in dispute resolution that goes beyond their role in dealing with individual cases. The legal profession functions in a variety of ways： participating in legislation and promoting legal progress; assuming responsibilities in government departments; influencing the formulation and implementation of just policies; acting as a bridge between the government and the public; responding to the claims of different interest groups; etc. At the same time, the legal profession has some negative impacts on the rule of law, as evidenced in the infiltration of commercialism into the profession, giving absolute priority to clients＇ interests, and excessive litigation. To keep these downsides under control, we need a legal culture and institutional basis that are a good fit with the rule of law. It is also necessary to update traditional mindsets, adopt rights-based standards, uphold the supremacy of the law, and promote the formation of a legal community.
基金Research for this paper was funded through Globalization, Lawyers, and Emerging Economies (GLEE) Program of Harvard University
文摘As one of the major stories of success in the past several decades of China,foreign direct investment(FDI)is at the heart of the globalization in China.While international law firms are endeavoring to penetrate into the legal market of FDI and attempting to gain profits from China’s growth,Chinese law firms are not lagged behind in the fierce competition of
文摘The aim of the article is to show that Professor Cie?lak is the founder of the scientific school of philosophical and legal thought in criminal proceedings and five thoughts belonging to this school regarding the subject of the criminal process, the identity of a deed, participants in the process, the burden of the proof, the obligation of proving, and division the grounds for detention. Professor Cie?lak was one of the most distinguished Polish lawyers and scientists, and had a great influence on shaping views on the law, primarily in theory, but also in practice. His concepts result from his theoretical and philosophical research on the law and are also timeless, remotely dependent on the legislation currently in existence.
文摘My first approach with China in the professional scenario was back in 2006 while I was working as an in-house lawyer at GE in Mexico.I was suddenly involved into conference calls within America,Europe and Asia for some of the sourcing negotiations of the businesses within the group.These
