Essays on Exempts

Methods used to exempt classified, terrorism-related information from disclosure In Criminal prosecutions

Owing to the sensitive nature of terror related information the disclosure thereof is highly restricted. In determining which information to disclose or the extent of such disclosure, a balance is struck between the constitutional right to access to information and the need to restrict the access to information that may compromise national security. This is especially so with terror related information the disclosure of which might have far reaching consequences to the state. The government thus relies on several mechanisms to avoid disclosing such information.

One approach has been the trial of terror suspects through a specialized system. This system comprises ...

Executive summary

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) addresses the challenges facing the health industry. The government has been implementing the provisions in incremental stages since 2010 and more changes are still underway. This report discusses the impact that this act has on indoor tanning services by analyzing the indoor tanning services tax, health insurance coverage duty on employers and the additional Medicare tax. Firstly, the indoor services tax applies to businesses offering tanning services as their predominant activity. However, the law provides tax exemptions to providers such as phototherapy services, qualified physical fitness facilities, spray-on tanning services and those selling tanning ...

The Muslim population is one of the minority groups in the United States that is misunderstood. Much controversy has surrounded the Muslim culture in recent times due to its association with terrorism and religious extremism. Such violent activities have made the society suspicious of any Muslim, thus, hindering their access to quality healthcare. In addition, Islamic cultural beliefs, usually, hinder health practitioners from administering efficient medical care. Such beliefs include patriarchal society that gives men the right to make decisions regarding health. Most often this right interferes with the patient’s autonomy and confidentiality. Other beliefs include modesty in ...