When was Article 42A added to the Constitution?
Since the implementation of Article 42A in April 2015, the rights, scope and obligations that flow from same have been considered extensively by the Courts from District to Supreme. Below is a consideration of some, but by no means all, of the dicta that has arisen.
What does Article 42 say?
Any citizen of the Union, and any natural or legal person residing or having its registered office in a Member State, has a right of access to documents of the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union, whatever their medium.
What is Project Tiger in short?
‘Project Tiger’ is a tiger conservation programme launched on 1 April 1973 by the Government of India. The project aims at ensuring a viable population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats, protecting them from extinction, and preserving areas of biological importance as a natural heritage.
What is Project Tiger and why was it started?
The Govt. of India had launched “Project Tiger” on 1st April 1973 to promote conservation of the tiger. Project Tiger has been the largest species conservation initiative of its kind in the world.
How many people voted in the Irish referendum?
The referendum was carried with the Yes side securing 58% of the vote and the No side getting 42%. While we are disappointed that turnout was just 33.49%, in real terms, 1,066,239 people voted (that’s almost one adult for every child in Ireland today) – out of a total electorate of 3,183,239.
What was the result of the 2012 Scottish referendum?
While turnout was low, the majority of voters voted in favour of the referendum proposal (58% voted yes and 42% voted no). A challenge to the Provisional Referendum Certificate was lodged in the High Court on 19th November 2012 under the provisions of the Referendum Act 1994.
Is there a challenge to the provisional referendum certificate?
A challenge to the Provisional Referendum Certificate was lodged in the High Court on 19th November 2012 under the provisions of the Referendum Act 1994.
How should we interpret the children’s Rights Amendment?
The judiciary and Oireachtas should rely on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in its interpretation of the amendment, in particular when identifying ‘natural and imprescriptible rights’ for children (Article 42.A.1). The amendment sets down a legal minimum standard.