We will always speak out when countries violate their human rights obligations and I look forward to discussing these issues in detail on Monday.

Every country, Mr. Arias says, has violated at least one of the peace plan's provisions.

Some Chinese officials said they fear the country will violate the spirit of the old Chinese proverb:

Based on those reports and other information, the Administration would determine whether a country violated citizens' religious beliefs and should be punished.

If countries violate the limits after the deadline, legal action can be taken against them in the European Court.

But what if a country consistently violates its own laws?

If, for example, a country grossly violates human rights, it is necessary to be able to monitor that it is remedying the situation in question.

A State Department official explained that countries that sign the convention would be expected to assure their domestic companies do not violate rules.

Two other countries, Jordan and Norway, also violated the rules by having two representatives each in the photo.

This means that the country - willingly or unwillingly - violates international law.