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Banking and Finance
France: New Law on Banking and Financial Regulation
In the summer of 2007, at the onset of the gravest financial crisis since World War II, the first priority of the French government was to try to limit the consequences for the French economy and to encourage measures to prevent a repetition. This report discusses the draft law adopted by Parliament on October 22, 2010. (Feb. 2010)
Regulation of Bitcoin in Selected Jurisdictions
This report surveys forty foreign jurisdictions and the European Union, reporting on any regulations or statements from central banks or government offices on the handling of bitcoins as well as any significant use of bitcoins in business transactions. Topics covered include whether bitcoins are recognized as legal tender, the possibility of negative impacts on the national currency, concerns about fraud, and how transactions using the Bitcoin system are viewed by tax authorities. (Jan. 2014; updated April 2014)
Constitutional Issues
Egypt: Mohammed Morsi Trial
On June 30, 2013, millions of Egyptians took to the streets to protest what they considered the failed policies of former president Mohammed Morsi and on July 3 the army removed the president from power to stand trial on criminal charges. This report provides a brief overview of the trial, which began on September 1, 2013. It discusses the alleged facts of the case, the charges Morsi faces, and sanctions that could be imposed on Morsi and his aides unders the Egyptian Penal Code if they are convicted. (Apr. 2014)
Firearms-Control Legislation and Policy
This report examines the legal approach to gun control—including ownership and possession, licensing and registration, background checks, training, storage, weapons bans, and related issues—in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Germany, Great Britain, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, the Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and the European Union. A Comparative Analysis and Bibliography of Selected English-Language Materials on the subject are included. (Feb. 2013)
Habeas Corpus Rights
This report analyzes the right available to persons in Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Kingdom, and Yemen to challenge the legality of their arrest or detention. (Mar. 2009)
Honduras: Constitutional Law Issues
This page discusses the legal authority for removal of an elected president in Honduras, and its application to the case against President José Manuel Zelaya Rosales, in which the Honduran Congress interpreted the power to disapprove of the conduct of the President to encompass the power to remove him from office. (Aug. 2009)
Honduran Constitutional Crisis: Applicable Authorities
A list of authorities prepared by the staff of the Law Library of Congress identifies Honduran legal documents considered relevant to the events of the summer of 2009, which resulted in the removal of a sitting President. (Nov. 2009)
The Impact of Foreign Law on Domestic Judgments
Foreign laws influence domestic jurisprudence in different ways, from use in domestic innovations to the enhancement of discussions on national matters. This report analyzes the influence (or lack thereof) of foreign laws on domestic jurisprudence in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, England and Wales, France, Germany, India, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, and South Africa.
Iraq: Legal History and Traditions
This page highlights moments in the history of the governance of the area formerly known as Mesopotamia that may be seen as significant with respect to the legal heritage and traditions of Iraq. (June 2004)
Iraq: Saddam Hussein Trial
Find information on the tribunal and its historical background with articles related to key legal issues. It includes print and Web citations to relevant treaties, laws, and references on the subject. (July 2007)
Israel: 2013 Government Composition and Coalition Agreements
This report discusses the agreements made by Binyamin Netanyahu's Likud Yisrael Beiteinu faction with the Hatnua, Yesh Atid, and Habayit Hayehudi parties in order to form a coalition government following Israel's 2013 parliamentary elections. Besides establishing guidelines for adopting government policies, the agreements focus on forming a ministerial committee for peace negotiations with the Palestinians and reforming the country's military, civilian national service, and electoral system. (Apr. 2013)
Japan: Legal Responses to the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011
On March 11, 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake struck, causing a tsunami and a nuclear crisis. Many issues arose as a result of the earthquake, for which the national government made exceptions and eventually created a new system, which amended laws, regulations, and standards; created a new reconstruction agency and nuclear regulatory agency; and enacted a new tsunami countermeasure law. (Sept. 2013)
Lebanon: Constitutional Law and the Political Rights of Religious Communities
This report discusses Lebanese Constitutional law and the political rights of religious communities, including individual rights and freedoms; separation of powers; the rule of law, autonomous churches, and religious representation; the National Pact of 1943; the Taef Agreement; and the Doha Agreement. (Apr. 2012)
Pakistan: Crisis in the Judiciary
Find information and analysis of the suspension and subsequent reinstatement of the Chief Justice of Pakistan. (Apr. 2007)
Pakistan: Proclamation of Emergency
On November 3, 2007, General Pervez Musharraf, then Chief of Army Staff and the President of Pakistan, issued a Proclamation of Emergency in Pakistan. This page presents an analysis of the constitutionality of the Proclamation, along with links to related topics. (Nov. 2007)
The Parot Doctrine and the European Court of Human Rights
In 2006, the Supreme Court of Spain adopted the so-called "Parot Doctrine" in which it established that sentence reductions for prison benefits, including remission for work performed, was to apply to each sentence individually and not to the maximum term. The Parot Doctrine was recently challenged before the European Court of Human Rights and upheld as in violation of the European Convention of Human Rights. (March 2014)
United States: The Constitution
Assembled here are books, articles, and congressional testimony regarding separation of power issues in the United States: constitutional interpretation, executive privilege, military tribunals, national security whistleblowers, presidential inherent powers, presidential signing statements, second amendment, state secrets privilege, war powers, and, war powers resolution.
United States: Supreme Court Nominations
This page provides links to selected resources, nomination documents, and Web resources related to the nomination process.
Corruption and Money Laundering
Antigua and Barbuda: History of Corruption and the Stanford Case
The collapse of R. Allen Stanford's Ponzi scheme, which used Antigua and Barbuda as a base of operations, has raised questions about the history of corruption in that country's banking system. There is evidence of Antiguan banks being used for illegal purposes prior to 2000, but in the absence of local prosecutions, little firm evidence of corruption. (Jan. 2011)
United Kingdom: Bribery Act 2010 - Anti-Corruption Legislation with Significant Jurisdictional Reach
This report discusses the enactment in the United Kingdom of the Bribery Act 2010, which replaces the old and fragmented legal structure where bribery was criminalized under the common law and the Prevention of Corruption Acts 1889–1916. The objective of the new Act, which came into force on July 1, 2011, is to provide modern legislation dealing with the increasingly sophisticated, cross-border use of bribery and to make the prosecution of such crimes easier. (Mar. 2011)
Education, Family, and Children's Rights
Children's Rights
The national and international laws and practices are detailed and analyzed for sixteen nations including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Nicaragua, Russia, and the United Kingdom (England and Wales). (Aug. 2007)
The Education of Non-Native Language Speaking Children
This report discusses programs for the education of school-age, non-native language speakers in European Union, France, Israel, Japan and United Kingdom (England). (Apr. 2009)
Intercountry Adoption
This report discusses the intercountry adoption systems employed by Turkey and the United States. The individual country surveys reveal that both countries are parties to the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption, though Turkish adoptions are governed by national law, while US adoption procedures are left to the states. Otherwise, both countries require probationary periods before adoptions are finalized, as well as the consent of the biological parents and the children involved, with certain exceptions. In both countries the adoption must be determined to be in the best interests of the child and adopted children obtain all rights of biological children, including inheritance rights. (PDF, 160KB) (May 2013)
Campaign Finance
This report examines campaign finance laws, including those governing the length of the campaign period, funding sources and disclosure requirements, restrictions on contributions and expenditures, and free speech implications of such restrictions, in Australia, France, Germany, Israel, and the United Kingdom. (May 2009)
Lebanon: Presidential Election and the Conflicting Constitutional Interpretations
Lebanon may face its first major constitutional crisis since its creation in 1920, following World War I in which the Ottoman Empire lost its Arab provinces to the Allied Forces. This page discusses the approaching crisis and provides links to related information. (Oct. 2007)
New Zealand: General Elections
This report provides information on the conduct of general elections in New Zealand. It includes discussion of the "mixed member proportional" electoral system, voter registration and eligibility rules, voting processes, the existence of separate electoral districts and an electoral role for Māori voters, campaign finance and advertising laws, and responsibilities for electoral administration and oversight. (Nov. 2011)
Nigeria: Election Laws
In preparation for the 2011 elections, Nigeria has made various changes to laws governing elections, mainly the Electoral Act and the Constitution. (Apr. 2011)
Russia: Parliamentary Elections (PDF)
On December 2, 2007, elections for the State Duma (lower house of the legislature) were held in Russia. For the first time in Russian history, all 450 parliamentary seats were divided among representatives of political parties elected by federal and regional party lists under a proportional electoral system. This page presents a report on the topic. (PDF, 61KB) (Nov. 2007)
United Kingdom: General Election
This page includes a discussion of how general elections are held in the United Kingdom; information on voting criteria, processes, and oversight; privacy concerns related to the electoral register; multilingual ballots; campaign financing; and the possibility of a "hung Parliament." (May 2010)
United States: Citizens United v. FEC and the Future of Federal Campaign Finance Reform
This page discusses the U.S. Supreme Court case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which will test the constitutionality of important elements of federal campaign finance legislation.
Government Spending
Foreign Aid Regulation
This report outlines foreign aid allocation in the European Union as well as in Australia, Brazil, China, Finland, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Norway, the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (Mar.2012)
Government Procurement Law and Policy
This report by the Law Library of Congress discusses the implementation of government procurement agreements, including the World Trade Organization Plurilateral Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-GPA), and the domestic laws that regulate government procurement in Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, India, Japan, and the Russian Federation. It includes a comparative summary. (Mar. 2010)
Great Britian: Welfare Reform Act 2012
This report provides an overview of the Welfare Reform Act 2012, the most substantive legislative change in the British welfare system since the 1940s. (May 2012)
Stimulus Plans: Recent Developments in Selected Countries
This page includes a series of reports summarizing recent developments in economic stimulus packages in selected foreign jurisdictions, such as Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, the Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. (Mar. 2009)
Government Systems
Cuba: Legal Implications of Castro's Resignation
This page discusses recent developments and legal implications related to Castro's resignation in 2008. (Feb. 2008)
Egypt: Pending Charges Against Former President Mubarak and Potential Legal Ramifications
This report discusses the pending criminal charges against former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his family members, the potential penalties for those charges, and the applicable burden of proof. (June 2011)
Lebanon: The Hariri Assassination
The investigation and potential prosecution of those involved in the assassination of Rafiq Hariri, former Prime Minister of Lebanon, could become a case study in the rapid development of international criminal law. In addressing such issues, the Law Library of Congress provides information and legal analysis reflecting the actual state of international law. (June 2007)
Pakistan: Musharraf's Resignation
This page discusses the events leading up to the crisis in Pakistan following General Pervez Musharraf's resignation from the presidency in 2008, the election of Asif Ali Zardari less than a month later, and related issues. Links are provided to related topics. (Oct. 2008)
Healthcare and Bioethics
Bioethics Legislation in Selected Countries
Countries around the world are facing questions about how to balance developments in various areas of biotechnology with concerns about ethics, human health and safety, and the environment. This report examines bioethics-related international instruments and bioethics legislation in ten countries: the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, Israel, India, Kenya, New Zealand, Brazil and Russia. (Oct. 2012)
Israel: Reproduction and Abortion: Law and Policy
This report analyzes Israel's approach to reproductive care and discusses the governing law as well as the allocation of funding for this purpose. (Feb. 2012)
Medical Malpractice Liability
This report analyzes medical malpractice liability regulations in Canada, England and Wales, Germany, and India. While these countries approach the issue of medical liability differently, there are some commonalities in terms of scope and implementation procedures. The report analyzes the countries' medical malpractice liability insurance programs, grounds for medical malpractice liability, types and amounts of damages awarded by the courts, and certain procedural details. (June 2009)
Sex Selection & Abortion
This report provides an analysis of laws on the subject of sex selection and abortion in Australia, Canada, India, and New Zealand. (June 2009)
United States: State Legislation on Comprehensive Health Care Coverage
As the national debate on health care continues, state laws provide small-scale models of legislation that might be implemented on a larger scale. This page provides an overview of related legislation in Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont as well as links to state codes. (July 2009)
Immigration, Nationality, and Citizenship
Citizenship Based on Birth in Country
The following short report includes information on citizenship laws of selected member countries of the European Union. It specifically addresses whether those countries automatically confer citizenship on children born in their territory. (May 2012)
Citizenship Pathways and Border Protection
This report describes the different legal approaches to immigration, citizenship, and border control taken by Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The report also discusses the European Union's border control and visa regime for the Schengen area. A summary that compares and contrasts specific elements of the legal systems surveyed is included. (Mar. 2013)
Guest Worker Programs
This report discusses guest worker programs in thirteen countries—including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Norway, the Russian Federation, South Korea, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. It also provides information on the European Union's Proposal for a Directive on Seasonal Employment, the Association Agreement between the European Union and Turkey regarding migrants of Turkish origin, and the Multilateral Framework of the International Labour Organization on the admission of guest workers. A bibliography is provided. (Feb. 2013)
Legal Status of Refugees: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq
Many Arabic-speaking countries in recent years have experienced a significant influx of refugees with Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan hosting the largest numbers of refugees. This report provides a general overview of the legal measures adopted by these four countries to regulate the status of refugees and the types of benefits they offer to refugees. (Dec. 2013)
Netherlands: Major Overhaul of Immigration Policies in 2013
This report discusses the features of the Modern Migration Policy and National Visa Acts in the Netherlands, both of which took effect in June 2013. The former focuses on strengthening sponsorship rules and accelerating immigration procedures, while the latter introduces new visa provisions. In addition, an amendment to the Aliens Decree 2000, effective in October 2012, makes other changes in Dutch immigration policy pertaining to restrictions on family reunification, the criminalization of illegal residence, and the strengthening of public order and national security. (Apr. 2013)
Points-Based Immigration Systems
This report discusses the points-based selection processes used by Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom within the context of the immigration systems of these countries. The individual country surveys reveal that Australia operates a hybrid system for skilled migration that involves employer sponsorship and a points-based visa program that was revised in 2012. The UK's points-based program, introduced in 2003, provides for five different immigrant tiers. Canada uses a points-based selection process for its Federal Skilled Workers Program, which is one of several programs within its "economic class" of immigration. The specific criteria considered within the points-based programs of the countries surveyed vary but can include such factors as the applicant's age, educational background, language abilities, experience, employment arrangements, and general adaptability, among others. All of the countries surveyed appear to emphasize labor market needs in their current selection processes. (Mar. 2013)
United States: Fourteenth Amendment and Citizenship
Law Library of Congress page on the Fourteenth Amendment and the history of the citizenship clause.
Indigenous and Cultural Property
Cyprus: Destruction of Cultural Property
This report concerns the international legal framework relevant to the destruction of cultural property in the northern part of Cyprus. (Apr. 2009)
New Zealand: Mâori Culture and Intellectual Property Law
In New Zealand, Māori claims regarding rights to "guardianship" of their cultural knowledge have been expressed in the context of the guarantees in the Treaty of Waitangi. (Dec. 2010)
Preservation of Historical CemeteriesThis report provides an overview of laws, regulations, and court decisions governing the preservation of historic cemeteries in Brazil, China, Egypt, England, Eritrea, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Russia, Spain, and the United States. The country surveys reveal a wide variety of legal and regulatory approaches to this issue and the involvement of an array of actors at various jurisdictional levels. (Apr. 2014)
Repatriation of Historic Human Remains
This report concerns laws and policies governing the return of indigenous remains and cultural items in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. (July 2009)
Intellectual Property Rights and Ownership
Protection of Trade Secrets
The national laws and practices are detailed and analyzed for how Brazil, China, India, Russia, and South Africa protect and regulate trade secrets, including available remedies. (Aug. 2013)
Israel: Supreme Court Decision Invalidating the Law on Haredi Military Draft Postponement
This report analyzes the background and current status of Israel's law regarding deferment of compulsory military service, and how it has affected the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community in particular. (Mar. 2012)
Japan: Article 9 of the Constitution
This research report analyzes Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution and its possible amendment. (Feb. 2006)
Military Justice
These two reports examine the military justice systems of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, and the United Kingdom. The first report, "Adjudication of Sexual Offenses," addresses how sexual misconduct is treated within the military justice systems of Australia, Canada, Germany, Israel, and the United Kingdom. Most of these countries incorporate independent elements and have moved towards more flexibility in the choice of civilian or military courts for adjudications. The second report, "France: Military Justice System," provides a general overview of the military justice system in France, which aims to treat military personnel in the same manner as ordinary civilians with some exceptions. (July 2013)
Minority Rights
Constitutional Provisions on Women's Equality
This report cites constitutional provisions in foreign national constitutions that proclaim women's equality and/or state anti-discrimination policies. (July 2011)
Criminal Laws on Homosexuality in African Nations
This report summarizes the treatment of homosexuality in the criminal law of 49 African nations. Of the jurisdictions surveyed, only South Africa affirmatively permits same-sex marriage and only Nigeria and Uganda explicitly prohibit gay rights advocacy. (Feb. 2014)
Greece: Status of Minorities
Greece is a largely homogenous country that treats ethnic and religious minorities differently depending on the recognition status and type of the minority. Certain rights for minorities are safeguarded including the right of persons belonging to minorities to practice their own religion, culture, and language. Greece also safeguards the right of religious communities to associate and acquire legal personality, however only for recognized minorities. Greece has taken steps to fight discrimination based on race, ethnic origin, religion, or based on belief in the areas of employment, occupation, social protection, and services. (Oct. 2012)
Plants, Animals, and the Environment
Oil Spill Liability and Regulatory Regime
This report discusses the scope of liability of offshore oil facility operators for oil spills and the regulatory regime that monitors such facilities in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Specifically, information on the governing constitutional principles, potential civil and criminal liabilities, insurance requirements, safety standards, and the role of regulatory bodies in the countries surveyed is provided. (June 2010)
Plant Protection in Selected Countries: Edelweiss
Austria, France, Germany, India, Slovenia, and Switzerland are countries in which edelweiss, the alpine wildflower, grows and receives protection. This report uses the example of edelweiss, which is in danger of becoming extinct because of climate change, to illustrate how conservation laws are applied in the selected jurisdictions, the interplay between protection at the national and local levels, the complexity of the governing frameworks, and the differences in the extent of protection afforded in the various jurisdictions. (Oct. 2012)
Regulations Concerning the Private Possession of Big Cats
This report surveys the different legal approaches taken by twenty-one countries and the European Union in regulating the private possession of big cats. All the countries surveyed are members of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Among them, China, India, Malaysia, Russia, Thailand, and Vietnam are tiger range countries where tigers still exist in the wild. China, India, and Russia were found to designate wild tigers as state property. (June 2013)
Sustainability Criteria for Bio-fuels
This report analyzes the legislative and regulatory framework surrounding sustainability criteria for biofuels and proposals for related studies in Australia, France, Germany, and Switzerland. The discussion covers taxation and grant incentive programs, quotas for the addition of biofuels, and European Union guidance on the topic while referencing the specific laws and regulations of the countries surveyed. (Jan. 2008)
Water LawThis report summarizes legislation concerning the agricultural use of water in nineteen countries in Latin America, the Middle East, and Central Asia. It includes a summary of the laws that govern the agricultural use of water, the government authorities in charge of the administration of water for agriculture, requirements for licenses to use water for this purpose, and relevant guidelines on conservation and quality. In addition, some of the surveys provide information on intercountry disputes over the use of water. A comparative summary is included. (Oct. 2010)
Wildlife Trafficking and Poaching
This report describes the regulatory framework relating to wildlife trafficking and poaching in seven African jurisdictions: Botswana, Central African Republic, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, and Tanzania. Included in the report are discussions of laws that criminalize poaching and trafficking in wildlife, the penalties imposed for such crimes, and the state institutions tasked with enforcing the laws. (Jan. 2013)
Privacy Rights and Data Protection
Biometric Data Retention for Passport Applicants and Holders
This table compares the regulation of biometric data obtained in connection with passport applications and the preservation of such data in fifteen selected countries. (Mar. 2014)
Online Privacy Law
These reports describe the data protection laws of the European Union (Part I) and of selected foreign countries (Part II). They describe the legal framework for the collection, use, and transfer of data, and examine whether existing laws are adequate to deal with online privacy in an era of rapid technological development and globalization. (June 2012)
Religion and the Law
France: Highlights Of Parliamentary Report On The Wearing Of The Full Veil (Burqa)
On January 26, 2010, the President of the National Assembly published on the Assembly website the report prepared by the Parliamentary Commission to Study the Wearing of the Full Veil in France. This page presents selected highlights from the report. (Feb. 2010)
Indonesia: Inter-Religious Marriage
This page includes information about laws in Indonesia that affect the ability of people from different religious backgrounds to marry. (July 2010)
International Relations under Islamic Law (Shari'a): Dar al-Harb (House of War) vs. Dar al-Islam (House of Islam)
This report provides an overview of the Islamic concepts of Dar al-Harb (House of War), Dar al-Islam (House of Peace), and Dar al-Aman (House of Safety). (Mar. 2012)
Israel: Criminal and Ethical Aspects of Municipal Rabbis' Letter Concerning the Sale or Rental of Property in Israel to Non-Jews
This report analyzes the criminal and ethical aspects of a letter published by fifty municipal rabbis in Israel alleging that Jewish law prohibits the sale or rental of property in Israel to non-Jews. (Dec. 2010)
Lebanon: Constitutional Law and the Political Rights of Religious Communities
The Lebanese constitution of 1926, as amended, is still in force today. Its main feature is the representation given to the various religious communities in public employment, the formation of government, and the selection of the legislature. It guarantees basic individual rights and freedoms and provides for a parliamentary form of government. (Dec. 2010)
The Role of Islamic Law in Tunisia's Constitution and Legislation Post-Arab Spring
This report discusses the role played by Islamic law in drafting the new Tunisian Constitution and passing domestic legislation following the Arab Spring civil uprisings. Heated contention characterized debates from February 2012 through early 2013 between Islamic political groups and secular movements over the role of Islamic law in Tunisia's Constitution and domestic legislation, the prohibition of blasphemy in both the Constitution and the Penal Code, and the constitutional and legal rights of women. Ultimately, the Islamic political parties failed in their attempts to implement a stronger role for Islamic law as a result of fierce opposition from secular forces not only in the Constituent Assembly itself, but also in the streets of the country in the form of public protests. (Mar. 2011)
What is Sharia Law?This article provides a general overview of Sharia law to those interested in learning about foreign legal systems in general or Sharia law in particular. Differences and similarites between Sharia and Western Law are discussed. (June 2011)
War Crimes and Terrorism
Australia: Terrorism Laws: Control Orders
Australian Control Orders are used to impose obligations or restrictions to protect the public from terrorist acts. This page discusses Control Order issuances, rights, the complaint process, and offenses. (Oct. 2008)
Australia: Terrorism Laws: On Preventative Detention & Prohibited Contact Orders
This page discusses Preventative Detention Orders and Prohibited Contact Orders, provided under Australian criminal law for addressing terrorism concerns. A Preventative Detention Order permits detention for a short period and a Prohibited Contact Order prohibits the detained person from contacting individuals named in the order. (Oct. 2008)
Australia: Terrorism Laws: On Questioning Warrants and Questioning and Detention Warrants
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has the power to detain and question persons in relation to terrorism. In some instances, this detention extends to pre-charge detention. The ASIO may operate under either a Questioning Warrant or a Questioning and Detention Warrant. (Oct. 2008)
Crimes Against Humanity
This Multinational report covers Crimes Against Humanity Statutes and Criminal Code Provisions. (Apr. 2010)
Israel: Legality of the Decision to Release Convicted Palestinians in the Context of Peace Negotiations
The High Court of Justice in Israel decided that the Israeli government had the authority to enter into political negotiations that resulted in the release of Palestinian prisoners. Explicit authorization in primary legislation and a full-quorum government vote were not needed. Additionally, the rights of the crime victims to object to the release are not fully applicable. (Aug. 2013)
Israel: Participation of Victims of Terrorism in Criminal Appeals
This report discusses the laws in Israel that relate to the ability of victims of terrorism offenses to participate in criminal trials and appeals. (Mar. 2013)
Japan: WWII POW and Forced Labor Compensation Cases
This page discusses Japanese post-WWII plaintiffs' compensation claims against the Japanese government, which were rejected under the theory of war damages. The page also notes what the Japanese government paid to other countries to compensate for damages related to WWII. Additional links are provided on various aspects related to these cases. (Sept. 2008)
Norway: Norwegian Criminal Law and the July 22, 2011, Massacre
This report examines some of the current legal provisions in Norwegian law that may apply in the Anders Breivik case and concludes with a look at some of the possible social outcomes that have been posited. (Aug. 2011)
Russia: Legal Aspect of War in Georgia
This report reviews legal aspects of Russia's invasion of Georgia in August 2008 and Russia's recognition of Georgia's separatist enclaves' independence. The report includes an analysis of relevant aspects of international law and Russian domestic law, as well as an evaluation of Russia's legal justification for its actions. The report also provides historic background of the conflict and commentaries on related laws. (Aug. 2008)
United Kingdom: Pre-Charge Detention for Terrorist Suspects
This page discusses the United Kingdom's ongoing efforts to balance national security concerns and protection of civil liberties as it faces the issue of terrorism. Links are provided to related topics. (Oct. 2008)
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Gentle embossed arches grace the rim of each piece in the Filigree collection. The embossed detailing complements the graceful scalloped rims of this classically elegant white pattern This could also be known as the 'bread' plate, 'dessert' plate, 'piece of fruit' plate, or the 'sneaking a snack' plate. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Set of 4 salad plates, each measures 8 inch diameter.

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It can be hard to get toddlers and even older kids to eat their veggies. Get creative! Finely dice celery and cucumber to stir into tuna salad sandwich filling. The kids won't eat lettuce? Leave it off their sandwiches, but put it on yours.
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Spaghetti Carbonara
This classic Italian dish takes very little time to prepare. It's kid-friendly, too, with no obvious vegetables to pick out at the table.
Four Berry Parfait
This child-friendly parfait can serve as breakfast, dessert or even a snack. It's no-cook, so even the youngest toddler can help make it. Not for kids with allergies to nuts.
Wrap it Up! Chicken Lettuce Wrap
Here's a high-protein snack the kids can help you make. Perfect for after school munchies.
In spring, a young child's mind turns to chocolate and bunnies. Here's a sweet, child-friendly dessert kids will love, at Easter especially.
Sunshine Hot Cakes
Kids love hand-held foods they can dip. These little hot cakes fit the bill, and are packed with veggies too.
Whipped Berry Yogurt Snow
This is a nice light dessert even the kids will enjoy. Plan to make it the day before serving, as it takes a while to set in the refrigerator. Yogurt is rich in potassium, an important factor in controlling blood pressure.
Dirt and Worms Ice Cream Brownie Cake
Gummy worms "crawl" out of this disgustingly delicious dirt cake. Great as a birthday cake or for any other kids' celebration.
Cheesy Ravioloni and Sauce
Cheesy pasta is always a hit with kids. Your budding chef can help make this one!
Marshmallow Bloodshot Eyeballs
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The junior threw for 384 yards, rushed for 181 yards and returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown, accounting for more than 600 yards. Brackett scored four touchdowns and passed for four more.
"He had a great game. Of course, the whole team played better," JCA coach Tommy Miller said. "We weren't as out-manned across the front as we had been, and it made quite a difference. I don't know if Daylon played any different — he just had a great game. He comes out and plays the same way every week, but sometimes things fall into place, and that's what happened last week."
The big win moved JCA to 2-6 on the year, but Brackett and several teammates were banged up in the game. While Miller said Brackett will play Friday night against Alabama School for the Deaf, he noted the Thunder may be without two starters.
"I think we'll have most everyone ready to play this Friday night, but I have a couple of question marks," Miller said. "We're excited to get back on the field, but we're trying to get people well."
HOME-FIELD STAKES FOR DONOHO: Donoho has clinched a playoff spot, but it's just as important for the Falcons to defeat Gaylesville this week and seal the second seed out of the region. That would give Donoho a first-round home game.
When Donoho plays at home in the first round, it's 4-1 in school history, with the lone loss coming in 1993. However, the Falcons are winless when traveling in the first round. From 1978 to 2012, Donoho is 0-12 when hitting the road to start the postseason. The closest Donoho has come to winning on the road in the first round was in 1992, a 28-18 loss to Talladega County Central. The Falcons have lost the 12 games by an average of 28.3 points.
Overall, Donoho is 1-15 on the road and 5-2 at home in the postseason regardless of round.
VOLLEYING A CROWN: Jacksonville volleyball coach David Clark has had the Golden Eagles winning for a while, and Tuesday's Class 4A, Area 11 crown was just another moment of success.
While Jacksonville has bigger goals in mind as it heads to the North Super Regional on Friday, the Golden Eagles have won their area tournament every season since 2003. Looking deeper than that, Jacksonville has advanced to the state tournament every year since 2002 and also won the Class 4A state championship in 2007 and '08.
Jacksonville will look to keep the state tournament streak alive this weekend when it travels to Huntsville for the North Super Regional.
REVERSING THE ROLES: Last season, it was Alexandria's win over Jacksonville that kept the Golden Eagles out of the postseason, and this year, a Jacksonville win could put out Alexandria.
A Jacksonville win could jump start several scenarios that would keep Alexandria at home after Week 10 for the first time since 2002. However, the Golden Eagles will need to overcome a pretty large winning drought against the Valley Cubs.
Alexandria has won 46 of the 68 games in the series, but more notable only lost to Jacksonville twice in the last 22 years (19 meetings). Jacksonville won 21-20 in overtime in 2009 and 16-12 in 2002.
ANNISTON STREAK: Anniston's playoff streak is in jeopardy. The Bulldogs are in a must-win situation Friday to make the postseason. A win against Munford has Anniston in, while a loss has Anniston out.
The Bulldogs have made the playoffs each year since 2008.
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Attracting both new and experienced Drupal users, Drupal Camp Toronto is home to a thriving community with global reach.
There's a Canadian radio show called "The Vinyl Cafe" that features stories and music. The motto of the show is, "We May Not Be Big, But We're Small." Drupal Camp Toronto stays true to this ethos. A lot of new faces and new speakers appeared this year – an indication of the Drupal community's continued growth. From new Drupal administrators to General Assembly members of the Drupal Association, Drupal Camp Toronto is home to a strong community with global reach.
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This year, Drupal Camp Toronto featured a keynote presentation by John Resig on the jQuery JavaScript library (Figure 1). This library was integrated into the Drupal core in 2007. Resig's one-hour presentation included an overview of the project, as well as practical advice on the use of jQuery to manipulate HTML interfaces and web form submissions. By the end of the session, even the most JavaScript-phobic of audience members felt they could use the library in future web projects.
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The biggest question for the conference was: Have you upgraded to Drupal 6? Drupal comprises a core content management system and contributed modules. Almost every Drupal install requires at least a few additional contributed modules. Modules are designed to match specific versions of the Drupal core. With the release of Drupal 6 earlier this year, Drupal site administrators started to monitor the progress of key contributed modules. The changes from Drupal 4.7 to Drupal 5 significantly benefitted Drupal users and administrators, and the adoption of Drupal 5 was relatively fast. A number of the popular contributed modules still need your help to make the leap from Drupal 5 to Drupal 6. In the mean time, many conference attendees predicted they will skip Drupal 6 altogether and wait to upgrade their sites to Drupal 7, which is already in the works.
Popular sessions at Drupal Camp Toronto included: Drupal theming, working with clients and designers, site optimization (both the front end and server-side), and how to choose the right modules for your project. Session descriptions as well as slides and notes have been added to the conference site [1].
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Many of the sessions gave a comparison of several modules with advice on choosing the best module for your project. Richard Weait gave his top suggestions in his presentation, "From 2500 to Ten: A beginner's guide to module selection." His list included both the popular CCK and Views modules, as well as Webform (a contact form with additional fields) and CCK facets and Faceted Search (a filter to browse by CCK fields).
Jocelyn Stretton gave a demonstration of how different image modules are good in different situations. In her presentation, she featured Slideshow Pro [2] and the associated Drupal module (SSP Drupal), IMCE (an image upload and browsing utility that supports personal directories and quota), and Asset (a rich media file manager).
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Barbara, Why am I not suprised you posted here too....Your study that you cite is from 1981, and the latest one I could find is from 2002 from the FDA that cites a 25% FAILURE rate.Problems with that SYMPTOTHERMAL METHOD (METHODS TOGETHER)method:Do not depend on charting your fertility pattern if You have irregular periods, during breast-feeding and those approaching menopause. Your partner is unwilling to observe periods of abstinence from vaginal intercourse, practice withdrawal, or use barrier methods at unsafe times. You have a sexually transmitted infection or frequent abnormal discharges. You cannot keep careful records. Charting you fertility pattern can work for you if You have received careful instruction in the methods. You have only one sex partner and he is equally committed to the methods you want to use. You have the self discipline required to check and chart your fertility signs and observe the rules. Charting your fertility pattern may not be appropriate for you if You have more than one sex partner does. Your sex partner isn't equally committed to the methods you want to use. You are temperamentally unsuited for keeping close track of your fertile days. You have doubts about being able to abstain from vaginal intercourse for at least 10 days each month or to use a barrier method on "unsafe" days. You wouldn't consider having an abortion although you have a medical condition that poses a grave danger for you if you become pregnant. You take medication that may affect your cervical mucus, body temperature, or menstrual regularity.
I take Estrostep FE, and have since I was 16. I had dysemenorhhea (read: extremely painful periods) and this pill wiped it out - althought any BC pill should wipe it out. Anyways, I tried the patch for convenience purposes for about 2 months, it made me a raging hormonal mess! And then after hearing about the huge increase in stroke risk (I am a former smoker), I stopped using it and went back to Estrostep FE (the FE part is because the "sugar pills" are actually iron pills to combat iron deficiency anemia, which I have and many women get during their period bc of loss of blood). So yeah, I suppose that is my favorite
IMHO I would never put fake hormones into my body for any length of time. I have never used birth control, I just don't believe in it (not for religious reasons).
I really want to go on Depo because it is so effective and easy, but I'm uneasy about it because I keep reading that it causes bone loss. My doctor actually won't give it to me, so I'd have to switch doctors if I wanted to go on it. One of my married friends is on it, and asked her doctor about it. He said if you eat enough calcium and/or take calcium supplements, there is no problem. Still, though, I'm still a little worried, so my doctor put me on the Nuva Ring.
first, i think differeent birth controls are good for different people..these are just my personal experiences. in college i had 2 friends on depo-provera. one had her period very very heavily for 6 months, until she decided to get off it. another took the depo shot and lost ALL of her hair, on her head, her eyebrow, eyelashes, etc. for me, there are too many strange side effects. and you cant just stop taking it one day...its in you for a while. i took a couple different pills, the worst was ortho tri-cyclen. i hate it. i was a super bit@h when i was on it...it has a very high dose of hormones. i eventually switched to the nuva ring. i think it is great. it is easy. it does not have to be in a special position, since it is not a barrier method. it releases loww hormone doses and because it doesnt go into your blood stream like the pill, you can get pregant quicker when you stop taking it. it allows some screw up, if you forget and leave it in, you are covered for a week. also, my fiance cant feel it most of the time and when he can, he says he likes it, it is like extra stimulation (sorry if that's too much info). it is just so easy for me and extremely effective.
Actually, sunnybabi, the Depo shot has gotten a black label warning (the strongest the FDA can give without pulling the medication), because it prevents the body from being about to properly adsorb calcium, so all those calcium pills your friend is taking aren't covering her. There is a reason your doctor won't give it to you-it really is something to think about. The Depo shot contains a very high level of horomones, I have never personally known anyone who has taken it without some fairly major side effects (mainly a lot of weight gain-but some others as well). I would seriously research other methods to see if something else would do what you want before deciding Depo is worth the risk.
Well, I'm not going on depo, despite how much my friend loves it. It just sounds a bit scary and risky to me. I am going on the Nuva Ring, though. I'm glad to hear other ladies saying they like it!
I was on Depo for three years and I loved it. I never had to remember to take my BCP, and I only got my period once every three months. After three years my doctor adviced me to switch since it is known to cause osteoporosis after long term use. I ended up breaking my collar bone and she said I should give my body a break from Depo.I loved not having to remember to take a pill everyday. The only thing I did not like was that over the three year span I gained 20 pounds! I lost the weight in only two months after I got off the shot.I am now on the generic version of Ortho Tri-Cyclen and it has been really good for my acne. I get a little nervous because it is not as easy as Depo, but i think it is better for my body.Here is a website with some comparisons between different pills: http://www.wdxcyber.com/ncontr13.htm
I am on Yasmin also. I love it!!! It's low hormone, good to my skin, and I doesn't make you gain weight.
I'm on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo.I have been on it for 3 months and have lighter periods with hardly any cramps. I love it and would recommend it.
I've been on the ring, the patch and now I'm on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I loved the ring, but... well... lets just say the first time we played "ring toss" in bed I decided it had to go. Then I really liked the patch, but all of the surprise warnings that came out regarding the higher risks of strokes and blood clots made me freak out so I went off of that. Right now I love Ortho Lo in some respects and not so much with others. I think because it's only my second month the bad stuff will go away. First of all, because of the low hormones I LOVE that I'm not as STARVING all the time as I was with the others, and I've started to lose weight. Also, my skin has cleared up (a definite plus). The only problem I've had is because the hormone is so low I keep spotting/getitng my period at odd times. It's better this month, but I'm still 4 days early and this morning "surprise!"..... granted last month it was over a week early... so I'm hoping that my body will find it's happy little schedule on it's own as it gets used to the lower hormones.
i've been using Alesse 28 since i've been 18 now I'm 22 and have had NO problems. I originally went on it because I had horrible cramps and needed to regulate my period and it helped with both of those. it's a low-dose pill and i don't experience any strange side-effects (like weight gain). I recommend it 100%. Oh and if you do go on the pill make sure your pharmicist doesn't switch you to a generic brand of your pill...i think that's the stupidest idea ever. generic meds only have to have I think it's 85% of effective ingredients...that's too scary when it comes to birth control, don't take any chances.
Well, I've been on the ring for 2 weeks now and I love how it's so easy and convenient, but I have a huge problem with it. FH and I are virgins and waiting until we're married, but my sex drive has plummeted. Literally, I hardly have one anymore. I absolutely hate this bc I'm getting married in 3 and a half monthes and I have no sex drive...this is going to ruin my wedding night and honeymoon and marriage! I'm going to have to go off it, but I don't know what else to do. I'm afraid the pill will do the same thing, I don't want to always use condoms, and I have too many friends who have had serious problems with IUDs. HELP! I don't know what to do!
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A funny thing happened to the Miami Heat amid this season's NBA crackdown on flopping: nothing.
A team with limited shot-blocking that relies on defensive positioning and taking charges was not cited for any of the 24 infractions recorded by the league. Not Udonis Haslem, who absorbed a team-high 28 charges. Not Shane Battier, who stepped in to take 24.
"I think everyone was waiting to see how the rule was going to be interpreted by the league," Battier said, as he turned his attention to Sunday's playoff opener at AmericanAirlines Arena against the Milwaukee Bucks. "That was never a worry."
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From the moment the NBA increased its oversight, with $5,000 penalties assessed to five players who were cited for multiple flops (no player was cited for more than two, with the first offense resulting in a warning), Battier said it would be interesting to see if the embellished flailing would be called on both sides of the ball.
"Honestly, most of the flops were offensive, and that's what I was calling for from day one of the rule," Battier said, as if vindicated. "I was pleased the league addressed the flopping."
Like Battier, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said at the outset he had no issue with the oversight. He also said there would be no need for his team to change its take-the-hit approach.
"From day one, we tried to be a physical defensive team with technique," he said. "We don't want teams in the bonus early, we don't want to bail teams out, and we don't want to try to have to win by deceit."
Ultimately, with no actual game penalties involved for flopping, the only worries were cash concerns.
"I was more concerned about the charge-block, whether it would be called a charge or a block, as opposed to them calling it a flop," Haslem said. "Usually when I take charges, I take it with contact."
Unlike the five players penalized for multiple flops -- Houston Rockets center Omer Asik, Minnesota Timberwolves guard J.J. Barea, Brooklyn Nets forward Reggie Evans, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kevin Martin and Nets forward Gerald Wallace -- Haslem said the charges he takes typically end with the genuine thud of his body hitting the floor.
"I do a pretty good job of really taking them," he said. "The only thing I really worry about is if it's going to be called a block or a charge.
"There's a technique to it. I can't let you in on that."
Still, Battier said the crackdown served its purpose, even with only those 24 flops, involving 19 players, cited league-wide during the regular season.
"I took a couple of charges on the side [of the body] and know I didn't get 'em fully," he said. "But I didn't embellish it as others. That's the concern, was how close were they going to interpret the rule? I thought it was a good rule and was enforced fairly."
Per the NBA, "Flopping is defined as any physical act that appears to have been intended to cause the referees to call a foul on another player. The primary factor in determining whether a player committed a flop is whether his physical reaction to contact with another player is inconsistent with what would reasonably be expected given the force or direction of the contact."
Unlike during the regular season, there will be no grace period in the playoffs, no warnings. The league announced this past week that there would be a $5,000 fine the first time a player is judged to have committed a postseason flop. The scale increases with each additional flop assessed, including $30,000 for a player's fourth of the postseason and a potential suspension for a fifth flop.
Considering no player was called for more than two over the 82-game regular season, being called for five over the maximum 28-game span of the postseason is unlikely.
But if the oversight results in a more appealing game during the playoffs, then the inspection will have had the intended impact.
"It hasn't really been a factor," Spoelstra said. "I think of the intent of the rule I think is good."
FINAL NUMBERS: Pausing for a quick look back, there were a few obscure stats from the regular season worth noting. LeBron James, for instance, closed with the highest overall shooting percentage (.565) of a player converting at least 100 3-pointers, breaking the NBA record of .542 by John Stockton in 1994-95. But he wasn't perfect, with James ending the regular season without taking at least one charge. Then there's Chris Andersen, whose 39-3 ride with the Heat gave him the highest winning percentage of a player to appear in at least 41 games (half of a full season), his .929 eclipsing the .903 of Luc Longley (56-6) with the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls and 54-6 (.900) of the Bulls' Dickey Simpkins that same season.
INTRIGUING PICK: If the Cleveland Cavaliers truly are intent on luring James back to Cleveland when his opt-out arrives in the 2014 offseason, it will be interesting to see the direction they move in with their replacement for deposed coach Byron Scott. Remember, this was a team that previously dismissed Mike Brown in a move to attempt to appease James prior to 2010 free agency, when James ultimately left for the Heat. If John Calipari somehow winds up as the Cavaliers' choice, then it might be time to at least consider how deep the James-Calipari connections run.
TOO MUCH, TOO LATE: No, Tracy McGrady, Quentin Richardson, Donte Greene and others added in the final days of the regular season aren't going to swing the playoff pendulum. But that's not the point. The point is that the postseason is supposed to be the culmination defining the best team (therefore best roster) of the regular season. This is not the NFL, where the attrition is so severe that pickups have to be allowed even during the playoffs. Following the lead of Major League Baseball, with a definitive cutoff of at least a month in advance, regardless of where the added player has played previously, makes sense. Teams scouting a playoff opponent shouldn't have to deal with a wild-card five days before the start of the postseason. It's one thing if a Derrick Rose makes it back from an injury. It's another if a wild-card comes walking through that door.
TOUGH ENOUGH: Amid their search for rebounding over the final weeks of the season, the Boston Celtics believe they found something in former Heat forward Shavlik Randolph. "He's a natural instigator," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said of a player who off the court is as mild-mannered as anyone in the league. "It's not the fake instigator who tries to start stuff. He doesn't do any of that. He plays so hard that he really gets under the skin of his opponents. And you like that."
THE BETTER HALF?: Apparently Denver Nuggets coach George Karl is taking the field against the Heat in the NBA playoffs, well, at least the Western Conference. "I'm going to tell you, the West is going to win this year," he told the Denver Post.
3. Teams that have had teammates average at least 20 points, five rebound and five assists, with the Heat with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade this season joining the 1991-92 Bulls (Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen) and 1971-72 Celtics (John Havlicek and Jo Jo White).
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Would You Rather?: Graham Norton Tries in America AGAIN
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This show is that first thing.
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Aha. Then it really IS a British show! Making too few episodes and then MAYBE coming back a year later to make another small batch!
These few episodes were filmed in NYC. I can't believe how few they did, and that they're running them as repeats already.
I'm mostly joking. But really, unless scripted shows I never got why even unscripted shows (which cost next to nothing to make) get limited runs. If you bother to drag the man a quarter of the way around the globe... then shoot a few dozen episodes. What can it take for a half hour panel show? An extra 2 weeks of filming? Heck, if I recall correctly, the old Match Game show used to back-to-back record 4 episodes every day they filmed.
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I've tried. I've watched all the episodes aired so far, but I'm already bored.
I have a huge problem with the last category, Fill in the Rather. The answers rarely make sense and sometimes their response just rephrase the first part of the rather. I usually stop watching during this section.
My other problem is that panel shows are supposed to have a revolving cast. So even when I hate someone I don't have to see them every week. Not the case with WYR. I get to hate everyone multiple times during the five (or so) measly episodes shown.
They really should just import some of the actual British quiz shows.
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However there's something going on because I've been recording the episodes on my DVR (watching then deleting them) and I hadn't even realized that there have been eleven episodes aired so far. Weird.
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How did they fit her ego in the studio? There must be a high ceiling!
Recorded the most recent episode. Whoopi Goldberg was on and I really think she thought she was Graham's partner or something. Every time he "awarded" points she would concur. Sometimes taking what seemed like a long time to do so. Really odd. But really Goldberg if you ever see a clip of her on The View.


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Amici's delicious East Coast style pizzas have been called, "The Best West of New York." Thin, crispy crusts are topped with the highest quality ingredients to create an infinite number of flavor sensations. A range of fresh pastas, great salads and side dishes complete the menu. Amici's is the perfect place for a casual business lunch, family dinner, or late night snack. Amici's also offers food to takeout, and free delivery to your home or business daily.
We offer eleven Bay Area locations: San Mateo, San Francisco Lombard Street, San Rafael, Redwood Shores, Mountain View, Dublin, San Francisco Mission Bay (Across from AT&T Park), San Jose, Vacaville, Danville, and Cupertino.
Mediocre and Overpriced – Normally, I would say that fire oven pizza is the best type of pizza out there. Amici's is not that type of pizza. It's small, overpriced, and the crust is dry and bland. The search for good pizza in California continues.
Yummy Pizza! – This is a great place to get a pizza to go, delivered, or to eat in the restaurant. They have soy cheese too! Great pizza choices, and they have pasta and salads as well. WONDERFUL service; they understand the phrase "great customer service", whether in person or on the phone.
This New York-style pizzeria features thin-crust pizza with non-traditional toppings. – In Short
A destination for East Coast transplants, this mini-chain is known for its brick-oven baked pizzas. To accentuate the thin, crispy, chewy crusts, pizzas come with less sauce and cheese than typically found on California pies. Toppings include traditional options, such as pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms and tomatoes, as well as an array of nontraditional options, including clams, garlic, bacon and lemon oil.
Real East Coast Style Pizza – As a native New Yorker, I have had trouble finding good pizza since moving out West. However, Amici's margarita pizza is outstanding! It is some of the best East Coast style pizza I have had--even when I lived back East! Getting pizza from Amici's is always a treat.
Amici's – Although this restaurant isn't what it used to be, it is still delicious. My personal favorite is the cheese raviolis with meat sauce while my wife prefers the linguini with clam sauce. While the food has always been good, they have lowered their service standards...I have had to ask for bread several times and only get one mint per person as opposed to the generous fistfull the same wait staff used to give.
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