proportionality
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The group acknowledged the wider pressure on the Met to make vetting processes more transparent but said it was concerned about proportionality in how the policy is applied.
From BBC
“International humanitarian law clearly spells out that any attack must comply with the fundamental principles of distinction, necessity and proportionality and for precautions to be taken to protect civilians,” Türk said.
But where “The Monkey’s” snide sense of humor about its kills quickly grew smug, this time Perkins’ light touch — even during the most frightening moments — gives this slight film just the right proportionality.
From Los Angeles Times
Our study drew on moral foundations theory, which proposes that people’s sense of right and wrong is built on six core values – care, equality, proportionality, loyalty, authority and purity.
From Salon
Regarding proportionality, international law addresses this in two distinct ways.
From BBC
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