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SUSPENSION RIGHTS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Penal Law
- Sociology
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered
1, record 1, English, conviction%20for%20an%20offence%20for%20which%20a%20pardon%20has%20been%20granted%20or%20in%20respect%20of%20which%20a%20record%20suspension%20has%20been%20ordered
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Canadian Human Rights Act. A] conviction of an individual for an offence in respect of which a pardon has been granted under Her Majesty's royal prerogative of mercy or under section 748 of the Criminal Code or a record suspension has been ordered under the Criminal Records Act, that has not been revoked or ceased to have effect. 1, record 1, English, - conviction%20for%20an%20offence%20for%20which%20a%20pardon%20has%20been%20granted%20or%20in%20respect%20of%20which%20a%20record%20suspension%20has%20been%20ordered
Record 1, Key term(s)
- conviction for an offense for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit pénal
- Sociologie
- Droits et libertés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- état de personne graciée
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tat%20de%20personne%20graci%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne.] État d'une personne physique qui a obtenu un pardon accordé en vertu de la prérogative royale de clémence que possède Sa Majesté ou de l'article 748 du Code criminel ou une suspension du casier au titre de la Loi sur le casier judiciaire, qui n'a pas été révoqué ni annulé. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tat%20de%20personne%20graci%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-08-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Labour and Employment
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- prohibited ground of discrimination
1, record 2, English, prohibited%20ground%20of%20discrimination
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In the Canadian Human Rights Act, ] the prohibited grounds of discrimination are race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. 1, record 2, English, - prohibited%20ground%20of%20discrimination
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prohibited ground of discrimination: designation used in the Canadian Human Rights Act. 2, record 2, English, - prohibited%20ground%20of%20discrimination
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
prohibited ground of discrimination: designation usually used in the plural. 2, record 2, English, - prohibited%20ground%20of%20discrimination
Record 2, Key term(s)
- prohibited grounds of discrimination
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Travail et emploi
- Droits et libertés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- motif de discrimination illicite
1, record 2, French, motif%20de%20discrimination%20illicite
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- motif de distinction illicite 2, record 2, French, motif%20de%20distinction%20illicite
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Dans la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne,] les motifs de distinction illicite sont ceux qui sont fondés sur la race, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, la couleur, la religion, l'âge, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'état matrimonial, la situation de famille, les caractéristiques génétiques, l'état de personne graciée ou la déficience. 2, record 2, French, - motif%20de%20discrimination%20illicite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
motif de distinction illicite : désignation employée dans la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne. 3, record 2, French, - motif%20de%20discrimination%20illicite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
motif de discrimination illicite; motif de distinction illicite : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 3, record 2, French, - motif%20de%20discrimination%20illicite
Record 2, Key term(s)
- motifs de discrimination illicite
- motifs de distinction illicite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-04-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- discrimination
1, record 3, English, discrimination
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. 2, record 3, English, - discrimination
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "Canadian Human Rights Act" sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination : race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. 2, record 3, English, - discrimination
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Droits et libertés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- discrimination
1, record 3, French, discrimination
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement injuste ou préjudiciable envers une personne ou un groupe de personnes qui les empêche d'avoir pleinement accès aux occasions et aux avantages auxquels ont accès d'autres membres de la société. 2, record 3, French, - discrimination
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La «Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne» interdit la discrimination fondée sur les motifs de distinction illicite suivants : race, origine nationale ou ethnique, couleur, religion, âge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité ou expression de genre, état matrimonial, situation de famille, caractéristiques génétiques, déficience ou état de personne graciée. 2, record 3, French, - discrimination
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Problemas sociales
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- discriminación
1, record 3, Spanish, discriminaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquier distinción, exclusión o preferencia basada en motivos de raza, color, sexo, opinión política, ascendencia nacional u origen social [...] 2, record 3, Spanish, - discriminaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-04-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- martial law
1, record 4, English, martial%20law
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A temporary rule by military authorities of a designated area in time of emergency when the civil authorities are deemed unable to function. 2, record 4, English, - martial%20law
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The legal effects of a declaration of martial law differ in various jurisdictions, but they generally involve a suspension of normal civil rights and the extension to the civilian population of summary military justice or of military law. 2, record 4, English, - martial%20law
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
declare martial law 3, record 4, English, - martial%20law
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- loi martiale
1, record 4, French, loi%20martiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La loi martiale] autorise l'emploi de la force armée dans certaines situations. Cet état juridique particulier est souvent mis en place lorsqu'un pays est en guerre. L'armée assure le maintien de l'ordre à la place de la police ou en collaboration avec celle-ci. 2, record 4, French, - loi%20martiale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho militar
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ley marcial
1, record 4, Spanish, ley%20marcial
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ley militar aplicable en situaciones excepcionales, como el estado de sitio formalmente declarado. 2, record 4, Spanish, - ley%20marcial
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ley marcial: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que la ley penal y procesal militar que se aplica a los ciudadanos en situaciones excepcionales se escribe en minúsculas: la ley marcial. 3, record 4, Spanish, - ley%20marcial
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-06-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- prohibited ground of discrimination
1, record 5, English, prohibited%20ground%20of%20discrimination
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to the Canadian Human Rights Act, the prohibited grounds of discrimination are race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. 2, record 5, English, - prohibited%20ground%20of%20discrimination
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- motif de distinction illicite
1, record 5, French, motif%20de%20distinction%20illicite
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne, les motifs de distinction illicite sont ceux qui sont fondés sur la race, l’origine nationale ou ethnique, la couleur, la religion, l’âge, le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle, l’état matrimonial, la situation de famille, l’état de personne graciée ou la déficience. 2, record 5, French, - motif%20de%20distinction%20illicite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derechos y Libertades
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- esfera en la que está prohibida la discriminación
1, record 5, Spanish, esfera%20en%20la%20que%20est%C3%A1%20prohibida%20la%20discriminaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- criterio de prohibición de la discriminación 2, record 5, Spanish, criterio%20de%20prohibici%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20discriminaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- criterio respecto al cual está prohibida la discriminación 2, record 5, Spanish, criterio%20respecto%20al%20cual%20est%C3%A1%20prohibida%20la%20discriminaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Con arreglo a lo dispuesto en algunas resoluciones de la OIT, en virtud de las cuales las mujeres encinta y las madres lactantes desempeñan una función social por la cual no merecen ser sancionadas, resultaría importante calificar expresamente la maternidad como una esfera en la que está prohibida la discriminación. 3, record 5, Spanish, - esfera%20en%20la%20que%20est%C3%A1%20prohibida%20la%20discriminaci%C3%B3n
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