This article explores the connection between human rights and tobacco control, and in particular, the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). We address rights-based arguments used by the tobacco industry to argue against tobacco regulation. We demonstrate the weakness of these arguments, and that tobacco control and human rights are, in fact, not in conflict, but are mutually reinforci...

a non-performance of contract in due date is considered as an actual breach, has sanctions in order to securing interest of the injured party. has foreseeable breach of contract - it is accepted today as an actual breach by different legal systems - the same sanctions of actual breach of contract? in this article suspension of performance of obligations by innocent party and, in some conditions...

Every year, Australia identifies 2-3 outbreaks associated with imported foods. To examine national authorities' obligations under the International Health Regulations (2005), we reviewed outbreaks in 2001-2007 that implicated internationally distributed foods. Under these regulations, 6 (43%) [corrected] of 14 outbreaks would have required notification to the World Health Organization.

BACKGROUND A central question in the debate about exploitation in international research is whether investigators and sponsors from high-income countries (HIC) have obligations to address background conditions of injustice in the communities in which they conduct their research, beyond the healthcare and other research-related needs of participants, to aspects of their basic life circumstances....

INTRODUCTION . A large number of international treaties regulating various spheres relations have already entered into force. As current practice shows, the emphasis has shifted from need to regulate an increasing relationships importance improving efficiency existing treaties. The article analyzes implementation this process in environmental law. authors show that a global and regional agreeme...