During the session, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, the IGBC will examine the recommendations of a new Report of the International Bioethics Committee on the Principle of Respect for Human Vulnerability and Personal Integrity.

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However, Mr Begley said Sinn Fein "has always adopted the principle of inclusivity and respect in our approach approach to the St Patrick's events".

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However, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said the amendments raised "concerns with respect to the principle of the rule of law, EU law and Council of Europe standards".

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Reacting to the vote on Monday, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said the adopted amendments "raise concerns with respect to the principle of the rule of law, EU law and Council of Europe standards" and the Commission would "make a detailed assessment" and act accordingly.

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But the main principle underlying all this is the respect of the Iraqi borders and the internal affairs of Iraq.

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