The Right to Language

In the aftermath of World War I, one of the means to determine the existence of a nation was a common language. There were so many exceptions that this test lost its meaning. Also, the nations themselves rejected this test when it worked against their interests, so language was rendered another political tool with little objective value.Despite these drawbacks, linguistic differences remain one of the best criteria to determine the existence of a minority. Today, language provisions of different dimensions such as education and public authorities are always included in documents on minorities and their rights. 

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Coherence The UN Minority Declaration uses treaty language and sets down certain rights for minorities. It clearly states that persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities have the right to language, participation... 

There has been considerable loose language used to indicate that an inventor is entitled to all of the uses to which his new invention may be put. This statement is technically correct but easily misinterpreted. The key to the interpretation is that a patent is basically a negative monopoly. The patent owner has the right to exclude others from practicing his invention but, strange as it may seem, the issuance of a patent does not carry the converse right of permitting the patent owner to practice his... 

The proposals for Summary of Product Characteristics, Leaflet and Labelling must be in the Slovak language. The contents are identical with EU regulations. The SIDC evaluates the dossier within 180 days and has the right to a 90 day extension. After the evaluation, the SIDC issues the binding assessment report and the application is submitted to the MOH which has a 30 day time limit to grant the MA. 

Safety professionals should be aware that the EEOC will insist on very specific conditions and language, such as that a waiver of the right to sue be included in any settlement agreement. If the anployee or applicant and the company or organization cannot reach an agreement or either side refuses conciliation, safety professionals should be aware that the EEOC will send a letter to the employee or applicant that the conciliation efforts are terminated and provide the employee or applicant with a right-to-sue notice. ... 

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