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Seventeenth/eighteenth periodic report submitted by Norway under article 9 of the international convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination

observations on Norway’s 16th report, paragraph 9. The committee mandated to examine how ICERD can be incorporated into Norwegian law through the adoption of a statute prohibiting ethnic discrimination presented its recommendation in June 2002 (NOU 2002: 12

Implementation of the international covenant on civil and political rights

of appendices Appendix 1: Act of 21 May 1999 No 30 relating to the strengthening of the status of human rights in Norwegian law (the Human Rights Act) (English translation). Appendix 2: Circular G-45/99 of 31 May 1999 on the Human Rights Act. Appendix

Report on Convention no 182 concerning worst forms of child labour, 1999

all persons under the age of 18 are regarded as children under the legislation on child pornography. In the sphere of labour law the requirements of the Convention are met by the Act relating to Worker Protection and Working Environment (Working Environment

Report on Convention no 100 concerning equal remuneration, 1951

information on remuneration disaggregated by sex. Balanced gender representation on company boards Parliament has adopted a law on gender balance to be imposed on public limited companies. Companies will be required to increase the number of women on their

Report on Convention no 169 concerning indigenous and tribal peoples, 1989

Justice has commissioned two professors at the University of Oslo to produce an independent assessment of the international law aspects of the Act by the end of October 2003. 1.2 The Act The main objective of the new Act is to replace the uncertainties

Explanatory notes - Regulations amending the Patent Regulations (implementation of the Decision of the WTO General Council of 30 August 2003, paragraphs 1(b) and 2(a))

WTO Agreement. The TRIPS Agreement sets out minimum requirements for the protection of most areas of intellectual property law. This includes requirements for national provisions concerning compulsory licences, which are licences issued by the public

Consultation – Implementation of paragraph 6 of the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health

Consultation – Implementation of paragraph 6 of the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health in Norwegian law (Compulsory licence for the export of pharmaceutical products to developing countries) 1. Summary This consultation paper describes

Environmental Information Act

The purpose of this Act is to ensure public access to environmental information and thus make it easier for individuals to contribute to the protection of the environment, to protect themselves against injury to health and environmental damage, and

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Report No. 23 to the Storting (2001-2002) - Improving urban environment

storage businesses are not the only ones localising along main roads with spacious areas for parking; shopping malls and commercial retail outlets have also decided this is often suitable. At the same time, many public institutions in health, education

Report No. 12 to the Storting (2001-2002) - Protecting the Riches of the Seas

and they are daunting, but the rewards will also be huge if we succeed. There are great opportunities for industrial and commercial development in the aquaculture and fishing industries in the future. This Parliamentary Report is a prelude to a long-term

European charter for regional or minority languages

Second periodical report Norway March 2002

promote a broader knowledge of the rights and duties deriving from the implementation of the Charter’s provisions in Norwegian law 5. Measures taken to implement the recommendations of the Committee of Ministers and comments on the observations made by the

Implementation-related Issues and Concerns. Doha, 14. November 2001

the context of aid programmes to improve agricultural productivity and infrastructure; (iii) financing normal levels of commercial imports of basic foodstuffs; and (iv) review of follow-up. 2.3Takes note of the report of the Committee on Agriculture (G/AG/11)

Guidelines for Project Grants under the Government's Plan of Action For Candidate Countries To The EU

measures that promote political pluralism, the building of democratic institutions, free elections, the principles of the rule of law, and respect for fundamental human rights, including gender equality and trade union rights. Implement environmental measures

Svalbard Environmental Protection Act

The purpose of this Act is to preserve a virtually untouched environment in Svalbard with respect to continuous areas of wilderness, landscape, flora, fauna and cultural heritage.

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Norway and the Candidate Countries

criteria for membership: The candidate country must have achieved stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities. It must have a functioning market economy and the capacity to cope

An Assessment of the Effects of Norwegian Development Assistance on Poverty Reduction and Conflict Prevention

Med innledende bemerkninger på norsk.

extent to which public sector institutions effectively provide services complementary to private initiative, such as the rule of law (functioning of the judiciary, police), infrastructure, and social services; Social inclusion: the extent to which policy ensures

Publication number H-2120 E

The main functions of county minicipalities and municipalities in Norway

The main functions of county municipalities and municipalities in Norway.

A survey of 22 OECD-countries

Commonwealth has principal responsibility for areas such as taxation, the budget, the labour market, financial markets, corporate law and foreign trade (reducing barriers). In infrastructure areas, where the States have direct responsibility, such as electricity

T-5/99E Accessibility for all

detailed material that provides concrete examples and guidelines. Appendix 1 to Part 1: Relevant Acts of law, regulations and circulars The following Acts of law, regulations and circulars define the various interests and considerations in more detail. The Ministry

NOU 2000: 1 A Quota System for Greenhouse Gases (Summary) -

A policy instrument for fulfilling Norway's emission reduction commitments under the Kyoto Protocol.