This work consists of an English translation, alongside the Dutch text, of the new law of property, rights and interests and the law of obligations (Book 3), the law of real rights (Book 5), the general part of the law of obligations (Book 6) and the law of special contracts (Book 7) of the Netherlands Antilles Civil Code, which entered into force in the Netherlands Antilles on 1 January 2001 and in Aruba on 1 January 2002. It also contains the transitional law enacted on introduction of this new legislation. It is published in Kluwer Law International's "Series of Legislation in Translation". For the non-Dutch speaking residents of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, practitioners advising on Netherlands Antilles law and persons or companies interested in the regulation of civil law this work will be essential. The authors, who are experienced legal translators, are authors of Netherlands Business Legislation , a Kluwer Law International publication, which contains a translation of the corresponding Dutch law and other statutory regulations.

This work is an English translation, featured opposite the original Dutch text, of the new law on companies and other legal persons contained in Book 2 of the Netherlands Antilles Civil Code, which entered into force in 1 March 2004. It includes a translation of the transitional regulations enacted following the introduction of this new legislation. For non-Dutch speaking residents of the Netherlands Antilles, practitioners advising on Netherlands Antilles law as well as persons or firms interested in the regulation of company and corporate law, this work will be essential.

Environmental Law for Practitioners is an invaluable, practice-related introduction to environmental law in Germany, written by specialist legal advisers with extensive experience in the practical application of environmental law. This wholly revised second edition takes account of recent developments in rapidly changing environmental legislation and case-law. It is essential reading for foreign investors as well as providing swift, ready access to legal provisions and terms in both German and English. The book comprises an English description of environmental law in Germany and a bilingual compilation of the most important environmental statute texts. After a brief introduction to German environmental law and a short discussion of the legal bases and principles, fundamental aspects of significant interest to foreign investors are examined. The regulation of environmentally relevant activities is explained in a clear, concise way. Responsibility for residual pollution is discussed in detail. The book also provides a clear overview of both environmental private law and environmental criminal law, focussing on new developments relevant to investors and outlining recent trends in environmental litigation. In addition, environmental levies and their practical application as a formative instrument of environmental policy are described. The relationship between environmental law and contract is also explored. Finally, the authors look at environmental management systems and access to environmental information. The bilingual statute texts make vital legislation on the pollution and protection of the environment available to advisers and investors alike.

Introductory surveys cover topics of regional importance; individual country chapters include analysis, statistics and directory information; plus information on regional organizations

This publication examines the conformity of members states with the provisions of the European Social Charter, a Council of Europe treaty which guarantees social and economic human rights including in relation to housing, health, education, employment, social protection and non-discrimination. This volume covers the the countries of Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey and the UK.

Antilles (Netherlands) Business and Investment Opportunities Yearbook Volume 1 Strategic Information and Opportunities

The Political Handbook of the World 2022-2023 provides timely, thorough, and accurate political information, with more in-depth coverage of current political controversies than any other reference guide. The updated 2022-2023 edition continues to be the most authoritative source for finding complete facts and analysis on each country′s governmental and political makeup. Tom Lansford has compiled in one place more than 200 entries on countries and territories throughout the world, this volume is renowned for its extensive coverage of all major and minor political parties and groups in each political system. It also provides names of key ambassadors and international memberships of each country, plus detailed profiles of more than 30 intergovernmental organizations and UN agencies. And this update will aim to include coverage of current events, issues, crises, and controversies from the course of the last two years.