Deputy Higgins argued people who cannot read French could not "know or exert their rights or conduct their affairs in such a way that they are in conformity with the law".

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"My status as assisted witness is not a surprise to me, since I always acted in the interests of the state and in conformity with the law, " Ms Lagarde said after a second day of questioning that lasted some 12 hours.

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In short, SCF is the practice of investing in conformity with Islamic law (Shariah).

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The processes of promoting and protecting human rights should be conducted in conformity with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and international law.

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This pivotal piece of legislation brings Turkish law into conformity with international standards in the vital areas of detention periods, arrest procedures and interrogation practices.

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