Application of the Aarhus Convention in Southeast Europe
Our survey showed that there have not been many examples of the direct application of the Aarhus Convention by the courts in SEE countries. In situations where the Aarhus Convention could be applied, the courts would rather apply the rules of domestic legislation that are relevant to the merits of the case, or the provisions of the EU directives that regulate access to information, public participation in decisionmaking and access to justice in environmental matters. In addition, in many environmental cases the Aarhus Convention will not be applicable, since it does not contain any substantive rules regarding the right to a healthy environment.
Public Participation in Environmental Decision Making
Public participation in environmental decision-making has become an indelible feature of many environmental regulatory systems worldwide over the past few decades. Individuals and organisations affected by development approvals, pollution licences, land use plans and other types of regulatory processes have increasingly demanded greater consultation, and more transparent and accountable decisions. This article considers historical perspectives, theoretical approaches and legal mechanisms for public participation.
Adrenocorticotropin insensitivity syndromes.
I. Introduction II. Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency A. Clinical presentation B. Investigation C. Treatment D. Pathogenesis III. Triple A Syndrome A. Clinical features B. Treatment C. Pathogenesis D. Mapping of triple A syndrome gene E. Candidate genes IV. Acquired ACTH Resistance V. Conclusions