Houses searched under Terror Act Oct 25, 2009
Police said they were arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000. They were transferred from south Wales to the central London area after the Met was called in on Thursday. (BBC News -- UK)
Vodafone Report-Dont hang yourself with it, Mr President Oct 24, 2009
How does a Group Company using Generally Accepted Accounting Conventions to minimise its input factors, breach the Internal Revenue Act 2000 (Act 592). The reference to this Act is pure mudslinging by the Committee because they were very ambiguous about what specifically had been breached under this law by the Sales and Purchases Agreement (SPA). (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Three arrested under Terror Act Oct 24, 2009
But they have now been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 and transferred to London, where the case has been taken over by the Metropolitan Police ... The three men are being questioned on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000 and taken to a central London police station. (BBC News -- UK)
Full text of Vodafone Review Report released by the government Oct 17, 2009
The SPA in its negotiation and ratification breached many laws of Ghana including the 1992 Constitution, the National Communications Authority (NCA) Act and Regulations, and the Internal Revenue Act 2000 (Act 592) of Ghana. 3. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Man arrested under Terrorism Act Oct 13, 2009
A 37-year-old man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 in Penwortham in Lancashire. The arrest was carried out around 0700BST as part of a joint operation involving Lancashire Constabulary and the North West Counter Terrorism Unit. (BBC News -- UK)
The Trial Of Probity And Accountability Oct 4, 2009
The OECD Convention of 1999 prohibiting overseas corrupt practices and its enacted sections 108 and 109 and Financial Services and Market Act 2000, are all pieces of legislations against all sort of emerging crimes that inflict not only hardships on peoples and nations but also, continue to thwart the efforts of governments, businesses and shareholders. On this basis and here, the issuance and cashing of cheques at identifiable UK Banks and alibi, the Court handed down its verdict against Mabey... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Anti-terror officers search house Oct 1, 2009
The search is being carried out using powers under the Terrorism Act 2000. Residents will be receive a leaflet explaining the reasons for the raid. (BBC News)
Open Letter to British High Commissioner Sep 24, 2009
His Excellency, you know and I know that The Home Office of The United Kingdom is permitted under The Race Relations Amendment Act 2000 to discriminate on the basis of race and that race is the central basis on which visa applications to the United Kingdom are refused by visa clearance officers including those with black faces. The UK Border Agency is responsible for securing the United Kingdom borders and controlling migration in the United Kingdom. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. Plans to Sell Senior Notes Sep 23, 2009
In relation to the United Kingdom, notes may not be offered or sold except in accordance with all applicable requirements of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 ("FSMA") and regulations passed under FSMA, or pursuant to an applicable exemption. In addition, the notes may not be offered in the United Kingdom or any other member state of the European Economic Area except in circumstances which do not require the publication by the Company of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the EU... (Primezone Releases)
QIAGEN Announces An Offering of New Common Shares Sep 23, 2009
This communication is only being distributed to and is only directed at (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom or (ii) investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Order") or (iii) high net worth companies, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). The Shares... (Primezone Releases)
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) Announces Offers to Purchase for Cash Its U.S. Dollar Capital Contribution Securities Sep 19, 2009
The communication of the Offer to Purchase and any other documents or materials relating to the Tender Offer is not being made and such documents and/or materials have not been approved by an authorized person for the purpose of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). Accordingly such documents and/or materials are not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, the general public in the United Kingdom. (PR Newswire)
Alcatel-Lucent Launches an Offering of Bonds Convertible Into and/or Exchangeable for New or Existing Shares (OCEANE) in an Amount of EUR750 Million Sep 2, 2009
This press release is not an invitation nor an inducement to engage in investment activity for the purpose of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended ("FSMA"). This press release is directed only at (i) persons outside the United Kingdom; or (ii) persons in the United Kingdom that are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Section 86(7) of FSMA that are also (a) persons authorised under FSMA or otherwise having professional experience in matters relating to... (PR Newswire)
* Met criticized for searching children in anti-terror plan Aug 20, 2009
Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 gives police the power to stop and search people in areas deemed by senior officers to be at risk of terrorism. A constable does not need to have reasonable suspicion, and use of the power has been controversial. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
What Science Says About Beach Sand And Stomach Aches Aug 13, 2009
Although beach water is monitored for E. coli as mandated in the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act (BEACH Act 2000), beach sand is not currently monitored for contamination. Recent analysis of seven beaches across the nation by the University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency showed that beachgoers digging in sand were more likely to develop gastrointestinal illness after a day at the beach compared to those not digging in sand. (Science Daily)
DA a security risk - ANC Aug 11, 2009
Last Upd: 04:03pm 10 Aug 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
When can you speak ill of the dead? Jul 28, 2009
"They appropriate cultural events. You wouldn't really expect Michael Jackson to ratify the Countryside Act 2000 so why should parliament say what a jolly good dancer he was?". Dr Johnson famously remarked: "In lapidary inscriptions a man is not upon oath" - in other words, feel free to embroider a bit when paying tribute to a man's life. (BBC News -- UK)
Vacate this Senseless Decision Immediately Jul 27, 2009
Feature Article of Monday, 27 July 2009. Feature Article of Monday, 27 July 2009. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Is Ghana Law Bench full of Robots? Jul 23, 2009
He is also aware of the follow-up Citizenship Act 2000 and the clause Kuffour-led government recently introduced to it, regarding Dual Nationality. None of the follow-up amendment to the 1992 constitutional law, regarding who qualifies as a citizen of Ghana, attempted to redefine explicitly what constitutes a Ghanaian. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Dual Citizenship- Part 4- Ghanas Parliament Must Amend Law Jul 20, 2009
We have written several articles on Ghanas Dual Citizenship laws and pointed out that both the 1992 Constitution and the Ghana Citizenship Act 2000 fail to make clear distinctions between Ghanaians by Birth; and Ghanaians by Registration or Naturalization. The rights of each group are not spelled out and fear of one group is indiscriminately ascribed to the other. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Do we need yet another regulator? Jul 13, 2009
However, spectrum management was a critical aspect which had been specifically left out of Trais purview in the Trai Act 2000. This was possibly because DoT wanted control over key aspects of telecom regulation. (India Times)
Q&A: Phone-tapping Jul 9, 2009
It is illegal to gain access to another person's telephone under Section 1 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA). Legal affairs analyst Jon Silverman said the only exception is if the tapping is being done by the authorities, who will have gained legal clearance. (BBC News -- UK)
Gay couples 'should be allowed adopt' Jul 8, 2009
The majority of a six-person upper house committee which examined same-sex adoption has recommended amendments be made to definitions of "couple" and "de facto relationship" in the Adoption Act 2000. Committee chair, Labor's Christine Robertson, said same sex-parents should be able to be assessed on the same terms as anyone else on whether they were suitable to adopt a child. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Revealed: student death toll set to rise Jul 1, 2009
Under the law, the ESOS Act 2000, a college needs to report a death within a fortnight of early "termination" of studies. A spokeswoman for the Education Minister, Julia Gillard, said the act would be reviewed this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Google challenged in India Jul 1, 2009
Under India's Internet laws, which have evolved from Section 79 of the Information Technology Act 2000, a company and its employees cannot escape responsibility for content posted on their websites, unless they can prove that the transgression happened despite efforts to prevent it. But an amendment to the law in December 2008 appears to let service providers off the hook. (Asia Times Online)
FORUM: Temecula annexation bid denied fair hearing Jun 29, 2009
From "Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act 2000," section 56668, LAFCO is to consider. -- "The effects of proposed action and alternate action on adjacent areas.". (North County Times)
SiRF Announces Filing of Definitive Proxy Statement with the SEC and Sets Stockholder Meeting Date Jun 3, 2009
The Proxy Statement/Prospectus being sent to SiRF stockholders is not a prospectus published in accordance with the prospectus rules made under Part VI of the United Kingdom Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as set out in the Financial Services Authority Handbook) (the "Prospectus Rules"). CSR intends to publish a prospectus under the Prospectus Rules in connection with its application for admission of its ordinary shares to listing on the Official List of the United Kingdom Listing... (PR Newswire)
ACU Payment to Bondholders and Natasa May 26, 2009
Canaccord Adams Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the 'FSA'), is acting exclusively for ZCI and no-one else in relation to the transactions referred to in this announcement (the "Transactions") and will not be responsible to any person other than ZCI under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the rules of the FSA or otherwise for providing the protections afforded to its clients or for any matter concerning the Transactions or for providing... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
African Copper PLC: Issue of Shares and Compromise Agreement With RSV May 21, 2009
Canaccord Adams Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the 'FSA'), is acting exclusively for ZCI and no-one else in relation to the Share Subscription and will not be responsible to any person other than ZCI under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the rules of the FSA or otherwise for providing the protections afforded to its clients or for any matter concerning the Share Subscription or for providing advice in relation to the Share... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Video - Gordon Brown: 'No more Whitehall gentleman's club' May 21, 2009
In January 2005, journalist Heather Brooke made a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the release of details of MPs' expenses claims. Whilst the request was allowed by an Information Tribunal, the House of Commons Authorities challenged the decision, as per the 2000 Act, on the grounds that it was "unlawfully intrusive". (Accounting Web, UK)
Agreement Between African Copper and Zambia Copper Investments May 10, 2009
Canaccord Adams Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the 'FSA'), is acting exclusively for ZCI and no-one else in relation to the Financing Package and will not be responsible to any person other than ZCI under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the rules of the FSA or otherwise for providing the protections afforded to its clients or for any matter concerning the Financing Package or for providing advice in relation to the Financing Package... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Nigeria: Fraud - ICPC Investigates Radiographers' Registration Board May 8, 2009
The letter to the Minister of Health, signed by Mr. A. M. Monguno, Special Assistant to ICPC Chairman, entitled "Investigation Activities", reads in part: "The Commission is investigating an alleged case of violation of the provisions of the Corrupt Practices and other related offences Act 2000, amongst some staff of the Radiographers' Registration Board, with reference to a letter to the Honourable Minister from the Registrar of the Board, Ref. No. RRBN/0022, dated 17th January, 2005 titled... (allAfrica.com)
Need for extensive reorganisation of tax administration in Ghana May 8, 2009
On filing of tax returns, under section 72 the Ghana Internal Revenue Act 2000 (Act 592), an eligible Ghanaian must file a return within 4 months of end of the tax year. May I ask IRS what programs are in place to assist taxpayers to file tax returns and how many people filed tax returns in for 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nigeria: El-Rufai's Absence Stalls Arraignment May 7, 2009
com: Nigeria: El-Rufai's Absence Stalls Arraignment (Page 1 of 1). Nigeria: El-Rufai's Absence Stalls Arraignment. (allAfrica.com)
Ahmedabad: Minors' e-abuse on rise May 5, 2009
E-abuse of minor girls on the rise - Ahmedabad - Cities - The Times of India. E-abuse of minor girls on the rise. (India Times, India)
Frankfurt Stock Exchange Lists Alternative Petroleum Technologies May 1, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. LUXEMBOURG, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Alternative Petroleum Technologies S. A. ("APT") announced today that its shares of common stock have been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) under the symbol "WRR". (PR Newswire)
Ghana Audit Service wins best performance audit report in Africa Apr 29, 2009
The Audit Service Act 2000, 584 gives the service powers to undertake performance audits. The review team considered that the report would be valuable to parliamentarians and decision makers. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Leaving an LLP on the edge Apr 28, 2009
Many of these professional partnerships have been structured using limited liability partnerships (LLPs), a relatively new form of business entity introduced by the Limited Liability Partnership Act 2000. While these structures were set up to limit the exposure of members to liability that they faced as members of a general partnership, these LLPs are not immune to the stresses and strains of the current market. (Accounting Web, UK)
Nigeria: Economists Seek 'Alternative' CBN, Stock Market Apr 14, 2009
Daily Trust can report that the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the United Kingdom is an independent non-governmental body, given statutory powers by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. It is a company limited by guarantee and financed by the financial services industry. (allAfrica.com)
Man due in court on terror charge Apr 11, 2009
He was arrested again the following day under the Terrorism Act 2000 after articles were recovered from the property by officers. Officers said they were treating the incident as an isolated one. (BBC News -- UK)
Nigeria: Yar'Adua Dissolves NDDC Board Apr 10, 2009
com: Nigeria: Yar'Adua Dissolves NDDC Board (Page 1 of 1). Nigeria: Yar'Adua Dissolves NDDC Board. (allAfrica.com)
Protecting your intellectual property Apr 8, 2009
Currently, there are a few acts that govern IP rights in Malaysia: Trade Marks Act 1976, Patents Act 1983, Copyright Act 1978, Industrial Designs Act Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia Act 2002 and Optical Disc Act 2000. To a question, Kandiah said a patent lasted 20 years and was non-renewable, design for 15 years and was non-renewable, while trademark was for 10 years but renewable. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New law on net data comes into force Apr 7, 2009
"Access to communications data is governed by the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (Ripa) which ensures that effective safeguards are in place and that the data can only be accessed when it is necessary and proportionate to do so.". Please note, in an earlier version of this story we incorrectly stated that ISPs would be storing details of website visits. (BBC News -- Europe)
Nigeria seeks U.S. aid on list, trial of bribe takers Mar 30, 2009
In the letter titled: "Re: Violations of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Act 2000 and Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act of 2004 in Connection with bribe payments relating to Bonny Liquefied Natural Gas facility," Aondoakaa listed the type of assistance and the U.S. officials and institutions that could provide them. Aondoakaa, who left Nigeria for the U.S. last Saturday, accompanied by the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to impress on the U.S. why its... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Govt Asks U.S. to Name Bribery Accused Mar 30, 2009
In the letter, a copy of which was obtained by THISDAY at the weekend, the AGF said the scandal was in violation of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Act 2000 and Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act of 2004. Disclosing that the request was in pursuant to the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) between the US and Nigeria reached in 2003, Aondoakaa said to the extent that funds related to the commission of these crimes in Nigeria could be located, the US should assist in the repatriation of... (allAfrica.com)
CBDT untangles tax net relief on export Mar 18, 2009
Relief for export units as CBDT untangles tax net- Foreign Trade-Economy-News-The Economic Times. Relief for export units as CBDT untangles tax net18 Mar 2009, 0305 hrs IST, Deepshikha Sikarwar, ET Bureau. (India Times)
MySkip Holdings PLC Offers Shares to Investors via the Internet Mar 10, 2009
com was launched in April 2008, achieving a Guinness World Record for the company as "the most visited website on the first day of a launch with 483,424 unique site visitors.Key StrengthsThe website has been designed with what the Directors consider is the latest technology which affords its users a convenient and secure communication platform. (Patent Pending) This investment in technology differentiates MySkip, enabling it to make reuse free, quick, easy and secure for people accessing the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MySkip Holdings PLC, the Reuse Website Business, Announces Its Intention to Offer Shares to Investors via the Internet Mar 4, 2009
com was launched in April 2008, achieving a Guinness World Record for the company as "the most visited website on the first day of a launch with 483,424 unique site visitors.The website has been designed with what the Directors consider is the latest technology which affords its users a convenient and secure platform to communicate on. (Patent Pending)This communication has been approved by Venture Alliance Corporate Finance Limited for the purposes Section 21 of the Financial Services and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'I won't resign' - Mumuni Mar 3, 2009
General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2009. General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2009. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Four Mistakes That Led to the Economic Crash Mar 3, 2009
Making sense of the credit debacle. (2) - By Jesse Eisinger, Daniel Gross, Duff McDonald, Barry Ritholtz, and Gillian Tett - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
Foreign Minister Is Damaged Goods Feb 19, 2009
These provisions were detailed in the Audit Service Decree, 1997 (N.C.R.D 49), the Audit Service Act 2000, Act 584 and the Financial Administration Regulations, 1997 LI 1234. In the course of its investigations, the auditors uncovered that between the period of October 1999 and September 2000 alone, a total amount of 19 billion was released to NVTI outside their budgetary allocation from the Ministry of Finance. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
New IT Bill to punish Child Porn Viewers Feb 17, 2009
Breaking News, Live News, Online News, Latest News, Current News, Top News, 24/7 News Headlines. Enter your search terms. (BreakingNewsOnline.)
FSA statement on HBOS in full Feb 12, 2009
we then decided to commission a skilled persons report from PWC on the HBOS risk management framework, using formal information gathering powers under section 166 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: their extensive report revealed a need for improvements in the HBOS risk management environment. the FSA then conducted a further full risk assessment of the HBOS group to cover all of the group s business, formally recording its assessment in December 2004, the assessment was that the... (Times Online)
