In light of recent conflicts on the issue of minorities and European regulations, the issue of the protection of minority rights appears to be increasingly more important in a world of multiculturalism, which should be a world of dialogue and respect of human rights as well. The fundamental...

In a dynamic world the change, the progress is manifested scientifically, methodologically and instrumentally in relation to the techniques and technologies but also in relation to mentalities, attitudes and behaviours. Consequently, the process of modern learning cannot ignore these changes....

The dimensions of the post World Trade Center international security recorded the retirement of the relations between the main centers of power, the fragmentation of the collective security mechanism, the limiting of the appeal to the international right, the emergence of the security model of...

The right to life is a substantial, material right guaranteed to every person and represents the essential condition for the exercise of all fundamental rights and liberties. This principle is included in the constitution of Romania as well. According to art.22 paragraph (1) the right to life,...

According to the European Convention of Human Rights, everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence. There shall be no interference by a public authority with the exercise of this right except such as is in accordance with the law and is...

Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights prohibits torture, and "inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment". There are no exceptions or limitations on this right. This provision usually applies, apart from torture, to cases of severe police violence and poor conditions in...

The parental authority is a new notion in the family law, introduced by the civil code, which sets to rights the general framework regarding the parental rights and obligations. From the point of view of the content, this notion is similar to that of parental protection from the family code. The...

In May 2004 the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers adopted Protocol No. 14 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Its aim is to improve the efficiency of the Court and to reduce its workload as well as that of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of...

IPolitical participation and representation of minorities is an important aspect of a democratic society, ensuring that the interests of the minorities are recognized and realized in the best way possible, in a friendly and open environment and encouraging loyalty to the state among its...

The citizens' initiative idea is not a new one. Since 1988 the European Parliament has pleaded for the introduction of this kind of initiative. The issue was discussed in Amsterdam in 2002, when it was brought again on the agenda by the European Parliament. The "Citizens’ Initiative" is one of...