India hurt by torture claims Jul 2, 2008
Asia Times Online :: South Asia news, business and economy from India and Pakistan. DELHI - A recently released report titled "Torture in India 2008: A State of Denial" - the first-ever nationwide assessment on the use of torture in the world's largest democracy - by the Hong Kong-based Asian Center for Human Rights (ACHR) contains disconcerting facts about the blatant and widespread use of the practice by Indian authorities in prisons and police custody. (Asia Times Online)
OVERSUBSCRIPTION OF THE ADS RIGHTS OFFER Jun 28, 2008
In addition, in the United Kingdom, the rights offering is only addressed to and directed at (1) Qualified Investors who are investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the Order), or high net worth entities falling within Article 49(2)(a)-(d) of the Order or (2) persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be communicated (all such persons together being referred to as "Relevant Persons"). The new... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Arawak announces intention to list on the London Stock Exchange Jun 26, 2008
General This announcement has been prepared and issued by Arawak and is the sole responsibility of Arawak, and its contents have been approved solely for the purposes of Section 21(2)(b) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the "FSMA") by JPMorgan Cazenove of 20 Moorgate, London EC2R 6DA. JPMorgan Cazenove, which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority, is acting exclusively for Arawak and for no-one else in connection with Admission and... (Canada Newswire)
Ministers float border force plan Jun 24, 2008
The police must obtain ministerial authority before they designate an area a stop-and-search zone under the Terrorism Act 2000. To remain legal, this must also be renewed regularly, otherwise the police could be sued for wrongful detention. (BBC News -- UK)
Nigeria: Bauchi Perm SEC, Auditor-General, Others Face Trial Jun 22, 2008
LEADERSHIP indicated that the affected top government functionaries have committed an offence contrary and punishable under sections 19 and 26 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. According to him, those being interrogated by the anti-graft agency in connection with the alleged fraud are the Permanent Secretary, Bauchi State Ministry of Finance, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammed, the Auditor-General of the State, Alhaji Abubakar Isa, and the officer in charge of investment in the... (allAfrica.com)
Thomson Reuters Announces US$1.75 Billion Note Offering Jun 18, 2008
This communication is directed solely at persons who (i) are outside the United Kingdom or (ii) are investment professionals within the meaning of article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Financial Promotion Order") or (iii) are persons falling within article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Financial Promotion Order or (iv) is a person to whom such communication may otherwise lawfully be made (all such persons together being referred to as... (PR Newswire)
Internal Revenue Amendment Bill passed Jun 11, 2008
General News of Tuesday, 10 June 2008. General News of Tuesday, 10 June 2008. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
MI5 chief clarifies 42-day stance Jun 10, 2008
Ms Angiolini, who was appointed by the previous Labour Holyrood administration, told The Herald newspaper: "While there has been a limited number of cases in Scotland which were investigated in terms of the Terrorism Act 2000, I am not aware of any case where an extension of the period beyond 28 days would have been required. 'Undermining' values "I, therefore, share the view of the DPP Sir Ken Macdonald and the former Attorney General, Lord Goldsmith, that the requirement for an extension to... (BBC News -- UK)
Outsmarting Big Brother Jun 8, 2008
An annual event called Computers, Freedom and Privacy (CFP) in the United States has had its share of drama in the past. In the early 1990s, one of the attendees was John Draper, a legendary hacker who was arrested in 1972 for popularising a system of making illegal telephone calls by dint of a whistle. (India Times, India)
BT Phorm trial leak rekindles row Jun 7, 2008
As BT had not obtained permission from users, website owners or search companies to redirect data, Clayton argued BT had intercepted the data illegally under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. "Under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, you need permission from both ends of a communication to intercept," said Clayton. (ZDNet UK)
Phone calls database considered May 20, 2008
Page last updated at 00:10 GMT, Tuesday, 20 May 2008 01:10 UK. The Lib Dems called the plans an "Orwellian step too far". (BBC News)
Plans for phone calls database May 20, 2008
" Given the appalling track record of data loss, this state is simply not to be trusted with such private information Chris HuhneLib Dems The spokesman said changes need to be made to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 "to ensure that public authorities can continue to obtain and have access to communications data essential for counter-terrorism and investigation of crime purposes". A number of data protection failures in recent months, including the loss of a CD carrying the... (BBC News -- UK)
Longer terror limit 'unnecessary' May 14, 2008
Under the Terrorism Act 2000, bail cannot be given to any terror suspect prior to charge, but the JCHR says there is a "compelling case" for making bail an option in some instances. They say it "would enable the police to continue their investigation of those suspected of terrorism offences who do not pose a risk to public safety or a flight risk". (BBC News -- UK)
G4S PLC - Issue of Equity May 13, 2008
APPENDIX: TERMS AND CONDITIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE PLACING FOR INVITED PLACEES ONLY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO TAKE PART IN THE PLACING. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, THIS APPENDIX AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT HEREIN ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE DIRECTED ONLY AT PERSONS WHOSE ORDINARY ACTIVITIES INVOLVE THEM IN ACQUIRING, HOLDING, MANAGING AND DISPOSING OF INVESTMENTS (AS PRINCIPAL OR AGENT) FOR THE PURPOSES OF THEIR BUSINESS AND WHO HAVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE... (Fox News)
Repossession claim levels up May 11, 2008
co.uk is not authorised to give advice under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. By using this site, you are deemed to have accepted our terms of use. (MyFinances.co.uk)
Malaysia still on piracy watch list May 6, 2008
It was moved to the current list after establishing its Optical Disc Act 2000. The Act requires optical discs made in the country to contain a special code that allows their source to be determined through forensics a move that helps curtail software, music and movie piracy. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Govt recovers unspent N450b May 5, 2008
In a statement by the commission's spokesman, Mr. Mike Sowe, the accused was said to have violated sections 10 and 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. According to him, the official, Stephen Ifalolu Ifabiyi, had demanded the N100,000 from the contractor, identified as Theophilus Agubuzu, to pay the supervisor of the project to facilitate the payment of his money. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Cream Minerals Ltd. Completes Preliminary Environmental Baseline Study, Coastal Sierra Leone Apr 23, 2008
Source: Cream Minerals Ltd.. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 23, 2008) - Cream Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: - ; OTCBB: - ; FRANKFURT: - ; WKN 866036) ("Cream" or the "Company") is pleased to report that it has now received a copy of a Preliminary Environmental Baseline Study, prepared and completed by Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consultants Ltd. (PGL) of Vancouver, BC.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
IRS to celebrate Revenue Week Apr 22, 2008
The Internal Revenue Act 2000, Act 592 charges all income earners to file their tax returns for the previous Year of Assessment by April 30 every year. The statement said the Revenue Week was thus celebrated to remind Ghanaians of the need to file their tax returns. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Singled out for exclusion? Apr 22, 2008
Institutional racism is not a term that appears in the wording of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000, reflecting its fuzziness as a legal term ... Carl Parsons is professor of education at Canterbury Christ Church University and directed the DfES project on Minority Ethnic Exclusions and the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000, which reported in 2005. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Bomb Experts Carry Out Third Blast Apr 20, 2008
He was taken into custody under the Terrorism Act 2000 after covert inquiries prompted by an intelligence tip-off. Bookmark this page. (Sky News)
Great wall for China torch relay Apr 20, 2008
The ACT Government has made declarations under the Major Events Security Act 2000 to give police extra powers for the 24 hours the flame is in the capital, including the right to confiscate liquids, and apprehend and detain suspicious individuals. Jimmy Xie, from the Chinese Students and Scholars Association in Canberra, played down suggestions of violence, saying the Olympics should not be mixed with politics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* British police arrest suspected terrorist, set off explosives Apr 19, 2008
A 19-year-old man was arrested yesterday afternoon under the Terrorism Act 2000. He has been taken to a police station within the force area and a warrant was executed to search his home, Roberts said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
British police arrest teen terror suspect Apr 18, 2008
"As a result, a 19-year-old man was arrested yesterday afternoon under the Terrorism Act 2000," and was taken to an area police station, she said. A search warrant for his home in the Westbury-on-Trym area of the city was issued, Roberts added. (USA Today -- News)
Ghana: Internal Revenue Service Caught Up in Scandal Apr 17, 2008
Contrary to the provisions of sections 3 and 83 of the Internal Revenue Act 2000, Act 592 as amended, Golden Gate Services limited failed to withhold taxes on payment for services rendered by third parties. For that matter, the IRS computed the appropriate withholding taxes amounting to over 229million and added same to the company's tax liability in accordance with Section 88 of the Internal Revenue Act 2000, Act 519 as amended. (allAfrica.com)
Announcement of up to EUR 200 Million Capital Raising by A/S Trigon Agri Apr 16, 2008
This document is for distribution in the United Kingdom only to persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) of The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (as amended) or to whom it may otherwise be lawfully passed on (all such persons being referred to as relevant persons ). This document must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons. (BusinessWire)
Chinese Olympic flame officers warned Apr 16, 2008
The increased police powers have been declared under the Major Events Security Act 2000 which was introduced for the Sydney Olympics. The declaration covers the 20km relay route from the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin to Parliament House and along Commonwealth Avenue to Canberra's main business precinct, Civic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Accountants jailed for celebrity Ponzi scheme Apr 16, 2008
It started proceedings in the High Court to wind up Dobb White 2003, the first time it had ever used its insolvency powers since they were granted in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The administrators originally estimated that deposits were in the region of 11 million. (Accounting Web, UK)
Sabeel admits to knowing about UK terror plot Apr 12, 2008
Published on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 00:17, Updated at Sat, Apr 12, 2008 in section. DOC IN THE DOCK: He was charged under the Terrorism Act of 2000. (CNN-IBN)
Mechanism of Phorm tracking system revealed Apr 9, 2008
On the , Clayton sums up "A number of very well-informed people have suggested that " the redirect and cookie spoofing " may be illegal under the Fraud Act 2006 and/or the Computer Misuse Act 1990 Overall, I learnt nothing about the Phorm system that caused me to change my view that the system performs illegal interception as defined by s1 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000". Furthermore, it is open to question whether the "mere conduit" immunity of ISPs can remain... (Current IT news from heise online)
TalkTalk boss gets his wires crossed over internet privacy Apr 6, 2008
This article appeared in on on p14 of the section. It was last updated at 00:04 on April 06 2008. (Guardian)
'Illegal' ad system scrutinised Apr 5, 2008
The definition of interception Dr Clayton used comes from Section 1 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. In the blog entry, Dr Clayton said Phorm could claim "with some justification" that its system did not let it identify individuals and did a better job of targeting advertising than many others. (BBC News)
110k+ salary for Wealden's top boss Apr 4, 2008
110k+ salary for Wealden's top boss - Eastbourne Today. Wealden's top council boss earns in excess of 110,000 a year, it has been revealed. (Eastbourne Today)
BT uses customers as Phorm guineapigs Apr 3, 2008
FIPA has now also asked the Information Commissioner to rule that Phorm contravenes the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), protecting users from illegal hoarding of their information. They argue that Phorm has to get consent from both Internet users and website operators for the technology to be considered legal. (Inquirer)
Campaigners buoyed by pledge to close care home rights gap Mar 30, 2008
The organisation claims that such a move would increase litigation and that independent care home residents human rights are protected through the the Care Standards Act 2000. Article continues below the advertisement. (Communitycare.co.uk)
Watchdog wants more pirates in court Mar 26, 2008
Malaysia was on the Special 301 Priority Watch List in 2000 and 2001 but was moved to the less critical list in 2002 after it established its Optical Disc Act 2000. The Act requires optical discs made in the country to contain a special code that allows their source to be determined through forensics. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Travel insurance warning for medical tourists Mar 26, 2008
co.uk adheres to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. This site contains only factual and readily available public information. (FinancialAdvice.co.uk)
Phorm system declared illegal in the UK. How absolutely phabulous! Mar 20, 2008
Even more significantly, the Foundation for Information Policy Research says "the Phorm system will be "intercepting" traffic within the meaning of Section 1 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. In order for this to be lawful then permission is needed from not only the person making the web request BUT ALSO from the operator of the web site involved (and if it is a web-mail system, the sender of the email as well).". The open letter a says that "although in some cases this... (TelecomTV)
Phorm needs 'better protection' Mar 20, 2008
" The report also urged the company and ISPs to make the system opt-in, so that users choose to use the service. Talk Talk has said its system will be opt in while Virgin and BT have yet to make a decision. Earlier this week, policy group the Foundation for Information Policy Research wrote an open letter to the Information Commissioner arguing that Phorm contravened the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (Ripa), which protects users from unlawful interception of information. The... (BBC News)
Gov advisors: Phorm is illegal Mar 18, 2008
In an posted to the think tank's website today, the group echoes concerns by London School of Economics professor Peter Sommer that Phorm's planned partnerships with BT, Virgin Media and Carphone Warehouse are illegal und the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA). The letter, signed by FIPR's top lawyer Nicholas Bohm, states: "The explicit consent of a properly-informed user is necessary but not sufficient to make interception lawful. "The consent of those who host the web pages... (Register)
Phorm 'illegal' says policy group Mar 18, 2008
Fipr believes Phorm contravenes the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (Ripa), which protects users from unlawful interception of information. Phorm and BT have said the technology does not breach any UK laws. (BBC News -- Technology)
Internet policy think tank believes Phorm is 'illegal' in UK Mar 18, 2008
The letter raises the issue of whether the targeted advertising system Phorm is to implement and BT Total are about to trial is effectively an interception of communications and as such under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 requires explicit consent from both the broadband customer and provider. Most interestingly FIPR believes that consent would be required by the host of the web pages, which with the myriad of websites around the world would be impossible to obtain. (thinkbroadband.com)
Save the plains or the party's over for the brolgas Feb 26, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Richard KingsfordFebruary 26, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Terror law in tatters as extremists go free Feb 14, 2008
The judges ruling dealt a severe blow to the body of anti-terrorism legislation in Britain by rewriting two key sections of the Terrorism Act 2000 ... They argued that the Terrorism Act 2000 had been used to criminalise young people simply for harbouring radical thoughts. (Times Online)
JSC Bank of Georgia UK Regulatory Announcement: Issue of Equity Feb 11, 2008
This communication is being distributed only to and is directed only at (a) persons outside the United Kingdom, (b) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments, i.e., investment professionals within the meaning of Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the Order ), and (c) high net worth companies, unincorporated associations and other bodies to whom it may otherwise lawfully be communicated in accordance... (BusinessWire)
Straw pressed on jail 'bugging' Feb 11, 2008
" The Ministry of Justice said such monitoring was a police matter and undertaken in line with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. But Mr Huhne said that appeared to contradict Mr Straw's assurance to the Commons last week that rules preventing such bugging were "rigorously enforced". Chief Surveillance Commissioner Sir Christopher Rose is examining claims counter-terrorism officers secretly recorded Mr Khan's conversations with a constituent - terrorist suspect Babar Ahmad - in the... (BBC News -- UK)
Scots Lawyers Bugged By Police, Claims Advocate Feb 11, 2008
The Justice Ministry said covert listening was "a matter for the police and is undertaken in line with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000". Share this article. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Call for prison bugging inquiry Feb 10, 2008
She added that police monitoring operations were a matter for the police and were undertaken in line with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. The Prison Service might grant the police permission to operate in prison providing there were no concerns about order or control and such co-operation was vital in the fight against serious crime and terrorism, she said. (BBC News -- UK)
Outrage Over Alleged Prison Bugging Feb 10, 2008
The Ministry of Justice said covert listening operations were "a matter for the police and are undertaken in line with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000". But Human Rights Lawyer Geoffrey Robertson warned the ramifications for proven bugging of legally-protected conversations could include prisoners being retried, or even set free. (Sky News)
Calls for probe into prison bugging Feb 10, 2008
The Ministry of Justice said covert listening operations were "a matter for the police and are undertaken in line with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000". But Shadow Home Secretary David Davis said the allegations were so serious they merited a new inquiry. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Solving the housing crisis Feb 6, 2008
All the latest personal finance news - helping you make the most of your money. Big institutions: property developments to boost rental market. (MyFinances.co.uk)
Wilson doctrine: the government's advice Feb 5, 2008
March 30 2006 Prime Minister Tony Blair: "In answer to questions in the House of Commons on 17 November 1966, the then prime minister, the right hon. Harold Wilson MP, said that he had given instructions that there was to be no tapping of the telephones of members of parliament and that if there were a development which required a change of policy he would at such moment as was compatible with the security of the country make a statement in the House about it. This approach, known as the Wilson... (Guardian Unlimited)
Khan welcomes inquiry into Yard allegations Feb 4, 2008
The use of bugging devices is governed by the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, which states that authorisation is required to place a bug in residential premises, defined in the act as including prisons. Authorisation can be given by the prison governor if that function has been delegated by the secretary of state, or by a very senior police officer - in the case of the Met, at commissioner or assistant commissioner level. (Guardian Unlimited)
Call to seize secret church abuse files Feb 3, 2008
Also in this section. Victims urge judge to demand access to archives. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Police probe lack of transparency Jan 25, 2008
This case is being investigated under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, not honours legislation. Acting commander Nigel Mawer, who is already conducting an inquiry into alleged "proxy donations", will lead the investigation this time, instead of deputy assistant commissioner John Yates. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Labour faces third police inquiry as Hain resigns Jan 25, 2008
In what will be the third police investigation into Labour and political funding, the work and pensions minister could be prosecuted under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. Under the law anyone convicted of a corrupt or illegal act could face a fine or one year's imprisonment. (Guardian Unlimited)
Trail of cash for a failed campaign led to downfall Jan 25, 2008
The Newcastle-based millionaire had wanted to keep his identity secret, although this was illegal under the Political Parties Act 2000. On Monday November 26, Peter Watt, the general secretary of the Labour party, revealed he was aware of the arrangement and resigned. (Guardian Unlimited)
Hain resigns as donations row is referred to police Jan 24, 2008
Scotland Yard confirmed that there would be an investigation into "potential offences under the Political Parties and Referendums Act 2000". It will be carried out by detectives from the Specialist and Economic Crime Command. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Eighty Tories reported over gifts Jan 17, 2008
Mr Mann said: "It is likely that thousands of pounds will need to be returned by local Conservative parties and/or MPs under section 58 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. "It is time that they opened up their books and showed a real commitment to transparency. " Unincorporated associations, such as patrons' clubs, are often used as a vehicle for a group of people to donate money to a party or MP without their names being made public. The Labour MPs argue that this... (BBC News -- UK)
What have think tanks ever done for us? Jan 16, 2008
Since the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 came into force, you must register your party name and description with the Electoral Commission. And that's not all. (BBC News -- UK)
Sierra Leone: Anti-Corruption Chief Wants the Big Fish [interview] Jan 15, 2008
These are broadly the forms of corruption that are stated in the anticorruption act 2000. How rampant is corruption in Sierra Leone. (allAfrica.com)
Panel to decide upper age limit of childhood Jan 14, 2008
But for special treatment under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000, the age is 18 for both boys and girls. And the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 defines a child as any person below the age of 18, and includes an adopted step or foster child. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Britain extradites Eta suspects Jan 9, 2008
Eta wants the creation of an independent state comprising the Basque regions of Spain and France and is outlawed under the Terrorist Act 2000 in Britain. The Spanish nationals were arrested at their home in Sheffield, northern England, in April 2007, days after a European arrest warrant had been issued for them by Baltasar Garzon, the investigating judge in Madrid. (Aljazeera.Net)
Ten technology trends that will shape 2008 Jan 4, 2008
The government is also in the process of amending the IT Act 2000 to address problems of data protection, data theft, e-commerce frauds and child pornography etc. Open source makes inroadsLinux a free operating system (OS) as opposed to Microsoft Windows or Vista is fast making inroads in the country. (Business Standard)
A triumph of reforms Dec 27, 2007
The first step was the passage of the Trai (Amendment) Act 2000, which split regulatory and dispute settlement roles of the original Trai. The latter role was assigned to the newly created independent Telecom Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal whose decisions could only be appealed to the Supreme Court. (India Times)
