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1: Falklands’ Executive Council March 2013 Summary - Falklands (Legal) - 07.04.2013

Executive council met a day early this month on March 26, to allow two days preliminary work on the 2013/14 budget on the following two days.

2: St Helena CONSTITUTIONAL POLL – RESULTS - St Helena (Legal) - 07.04.2013

On Saturday 23 March 2013, a Poll was held on St Helena, on the question of a Chief Councillor, raised in the recent discussion paper ‘Improving Democracy and Accountability’

3: St Helena: CONSTITUTIONAL POLL – REMINDERS - St Helena (Legal) - 23.03.2013

The Constitution consultation document, ‘Improving Democracy and Accountability’ (which can be viewed on the SHG website on the homepage www.sainthelena.gov.sh), explains that experience of operating the current Council system has encountered practical problems. The problems described in the document can be partially resolved by restoring the direct lines of accountability between Committee Chairmen and Executive Council, reverting to the situation which existed before 2009.

4: ST. HELENA: CONSTITUTIONAL POLL - St Helena (Legal) - 23.03.2013

The Constitution consultation document, ‘Improving Democracy and Accountability’ (which can be viewed on the SHG website on the homepage www.sainthelena.gov.sh), explains that experience of operating the current Council system has encountered practical problems. The problems described in the document can be partially resolved by restoring the direct lines of accountability between Committee Chairmen and Executive Council, reverting to the situation which existed before 2009.

5: Falklands Referendum: 92% Turn-out - Falklands (Legal) - 12.03.2013

Despite cold, blowy and sometimes snowy weather, 92% of the registered voters in the Falkland Islands cast a ballot in the Referendum.

6: Falklands Vote 98.8% Yes - Falklands (Legal) - 12.03.2013

Of the 1519 votes cast 1513 votes were yes and 3 votes no

7: Falklands: Executive Council Report 20th February 2013 - Falklands (Legal) - 22.02.2013

The Hon Jan Cheek, the Hon Ian Hansen and I attended Exco on the 20th February. The agenda was a fairly light one this month. Under matters arising from the previous meeting, we noted that the second legislative drafter was expected to arrive in the Falklands in early Match

8: FIRS TACKLES LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MLA DICK SAWLE - Falklands (Legal) - 03.02.2013

On Wednesday, 29 January 2013 Stacy Bragger discussed problems that have been identified with the laws of the Falklands.

9: Falklands Executive Council Report 23 January 2013 - Falklands (Legal) - 26.01.2013

To begin with, the task status report for this month was noted, then approval was given in principle for the minting and issue of a commemorative coin in anticipation of the Centenary of the First World War.

10: St Helena CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM: A CHIEF COUNCILLOR? - St Helena (Legal) - 19.01.2013

In 2009 a new Constitution was adopted for St Helena (and for Ascension and Tristan da Cunha). It brought many changes, which seem generally to be thought to have been improvements upon the previous systems, which dated from 1988.

11: Dates and Question set for the Referendum on Falkland Islands Political Status, 2013 - Falklands (Legal) - 19.01.2013

On Tuesday 12th June 2012 the Falkland Islands Government announced its intention to hold a referendum, in order to enable Falkland Islanders to express their view on the political status of the Falkland Islands. The Falkland Islands Government can now confirm the dates of the referendum, and the final wording of the question.

12: St Helena: EXCO REPORT - meeting of 8 January 2013 - St Helena (Legal) - 12.01.2013

I’m very pleased to be back on St Helena and just in time to meet and congratulate the teams who competed so well in the exciting Governor’s Cup Yacht Race.

13: Falklands Executive Council Report 19 December 2012 - Falklands (Legal) - 22.12.2012

All three elected members and all ex officio members were present for this, the last meeting of the year. As always in December we had a shorter agenda as it should be urgent items only.

14: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 20 DECEMBER 2012 - Falklands (Legal) - 22.12.2012

A meeting of Legislative Assembly took place at 0930hrs on Thursday, 20 December 2012 in the Court and Assembly Chamber of the Town Hall. Present were the Speaker, the Hon Mr Keith Biles, the Clerk of Council, Mrs Claudette Anderson-Prior, The Financial Secretary Mrs Nicola Granger, the Chief Executive, Mr Keith Padgett, the Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands Brig Bill Aldridge and MLAs Short, Cheek, Hansen, Edwards, Halford and Sawle.

15: St HELENA EXCO MEETING of 18 DECEMBER 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 22.12.2012

Before I discuss today’s ExCo, I would like to report on the special ExCo we had a fortnight ago on Divestment of Energy and Water Utilities. We considered the proposed regulatory framework for Divestment which had been postponed from the previous meeting to allow Councillors a chance to discuss further specific proposals contained within the paper.

16: REAPPOINTMENT OF ST HELENA SHERIFF - St Helena (Legal) - 09.12.2012

Greta Pat Musk MBE JP has been reappointed today as Sheriff of St Helena by Acting Governor Owen O’Sullivan, in the Governor’s Office at the Castle (pictured). This reappointment will take effect from 1 January 2013. The Sheriff’s Prescribed Oaths were taken before the Acting Governor.

17: St Helena: EXCO meeting of 27 November 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 28.11.2012

EXCO sat this morning to consider a number of agenda items. Before we entered into the main substance of the meeting, we had a discussion about the recent re-structuring of SHG. I made it clear that the plans provided to ExCo last week were to inform Elected Members, as we already have a clear mandate under the MoU to take this work forward. Further information will be provided both internally in SHG and to the public as the re-structuring progresses.

18: 5th ANNIVERSARY FOR HIS LORDSHIP AND FORMAL OPENING OF ST HELENA SUPREME COURT - St Helena (Legal) - 24.11.2012

The formal opening of St Helena Supreme Court took place today with a special parade to mark the five year anniversary since the appointment of His Lordship, the Chief Justice, Charles Ekins Esq.

19: St Helena: EXCO meeting of 13 November 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 22.11.2012

Before I begin my report on our meeting of EXCO today I want to say a few words about the sad loss of our friend and former Councillor Michael Benjamin, affectionately known as ‘Newpence’, who passed away on Friday last week

20: ATTORNEY GENERAL BACK ON St Helena - St Helena (Legal) - 22.11.2012

Attorney General Ken Baddon has returned to the Island having attending the annual Conference of the Attorneys General of the British Overseas Territories (OTs) held in Bermuda.

21: Falklands LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 25 OCTOBER 2012 - Falklands (Legal) - 31.10.2012

A session of Legislative Assembly took place at 0930hrs on Thursday, 25 October 2012 in the Court and Assembly Chamber of the Town Hall.

22: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mr Ian Hansen: - Falklands (Legal) - 31.10.2012

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, in rising to support the Motion for Adjournment; I think two things in particular seem to be the reason for phone calls recently.

23: Falklands Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mr Roger Edwards - Falklands (Legal) - 31.10.2012

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, indeed I do have something to follow on from my colleague, Ian Hansen about the roads – in fact, tracks

24: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mrs Jan Cheek - Falklands (Legal) - 31.10.2012

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I, too, would like to welcome the new Chief of Staff and as always we thank the Forces for providing the deterrent defence of our Islands.

25: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mr Mike Summers - Falklands (Legal) - 31.10.2012

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I, too, would like to welcome the Chief of Staff to this House and to welcome him and hopefully his family to the Falklands. And I take the opportunity as well to thank all Members of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces for providing the defence deterrent that they do

26: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Gavin Short - Falklands (Legal) - 31.10.2012

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, in rising to speak to the Motion, I would like to touch on a few points. Perhaps I will take something my Honourable Colleague to my right touched on when he spoke of a two tier earning system here in the Islands.

27: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mrs Sharon Halford - Falklands (Legal) - 31.10.2012

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, in rising to support the Motion for Adjournment I would like to add my support what the Honourable Roger Edwards said about the need for accommodation for FIMCO workers but with that, I believe we need accommodation for other workers also.

28: Falklands’ Summary of Executive Council Meeting 24 October 2012 - Falklands (Legal) - 27.10.2012

The meeting of Executive Council held on the 24th October 2012 was attended by the Hon Jan Cheek, the Hon Sharon Halford and the Hon Dick Sawle.

29: Stanley Man Incurs Heavy Fine for Driving While Using Mobile Phone - Falklands (Legal) - 27.10.2012

Stanley Court has heavily fined a local man, Dylan Stephenson, who pleaded Guilty by post to the offence of Using a Mobile Telephone whilst Driving.

30: Lawyers’ Directory Launched in the Falklands - Falklands (Legal) - 27.10.2012

Carl Gumsley, the Senior Magistrate, has been looking at other ways to promote a greater understanding of what role the Courts have in society and to promote greater access to the justice system.

31: St Helena MEDIA STANDARDS ORDINANCE NOW IN FORCE - St Helena (Legal) - 20.10.2012

The Executive Council Meeting of 2 October 2012 approved the Media Standards (Commencement) Order, 2012 which brought into force on 9 October the Media Standards Ordinance 2011 and consequently the Media Standards Commission Regulations, 2012.

32: St Helena: EXCO meeting of 2 October 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 06.10.2012

Today we assembled to consider one information paper and three papers seeking a decision. The information paper was simply an update on the progress of the report to Legislative Council by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of its formal session held on 13 January 2012.

33: St Helena Announces Prohibited Exports - St Helena (Legal) - 30.09.2012

HM Customs and Revenue wishes to alert the Public and Trade to the provisions of the Customs (Export and Import Control) Regulation- Section 41 Second Schedule –

34: St Helena: PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCING DATE OF BY-ELECTION ISSUED - St Helena (Legal) - 09.09.2012

In a Proclamation issued today, 7 September 2012, Governor Mark Capes has announced that a By-Election to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council, following the recent resignation of Tara Thomas on 31 August, will take place on Wednesday 17 October 2012.

35: St Helena ExCo meeting of 4 September 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 08.09.2012

This morning I welcomed Councillors Cranfield and Buckley to ExCo, they having kindly agreed to cover the absence overseas of Councillor Thomas and Councillor Green. I also welcomed our new Financial Secretary, Colin Owen.

36: Falklands Executive Council Meeting 29 August 2012 - Falklands (Legal) - 31.08.2012

At the meeting of Executive Council on 29 August 2012 the Honourable Gavin Short was stand in for the Honourable Dick Sawle who is overseas with the Honourable Barry Elsby on Assembly business.

37: St Helena: ASSISTANT PUBLIC SOLICITOR ON ISLAND - St Helena (Legal) - 18.08.2012

The Public Solicitor's Office is pleased to announce the arrival of Miss Faryma Bahrami, Assistant Public Solicitor. Faryma will be on Island for a year, whilst Aldhelm Garner is in the UK studying for his Legal Practice Course.

38: Report of Executive Council Meeting held on Wednesday 25 July 2012 - Falklands (Legal) - 28.07.2012

Executive Councillors attending were The Hon Jan Cheek, The Hon Sharon Halford and the Hon Dick Sawle.

39: St Helena Questions for Written Answer - St Helena (Legal) - 14.07.2012

ESH FUNDING - Answer by Financial Secretary Paul Blessington at LEGCO of 6 July 2012 to the Question: How is the recently created ESH being funded?

40: Report of Executive Council Meeting held on Wednesday 27 June 2012 - Falklands (Legal) - 07.07.2012

Present were MLAs Sharon Halford, Ian Hansen and myself. I was standing in for MLA Jan Cheek who is presently outside the Islands and Ian was standing in for MLA Dick Sawle.

41: St Helena: CHIEF MAGISTRATE ARRIVING ON FRIDAY - St Helena (Legal) - 30.06.2012

A new Magistrates’ Court Ordinance was enacted in November of 2011 and one of the changes made to the law surrounding the Court, was the appointment of a legally qualified Magistrate as the Chief Magistrate.

42: St Helena EXCO meeting of 12 June 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 16.06.2012

I’m sure many of you will have happy memories of the Jubilee weekend, whether you were joining in the excellent celebrations here in Jamestown in such glorious weather, or watching on television the various events in London including the extraordinary pageant on the River Thames. My thanks to Councillor Derek Thomas and his team for ensuring that the Jubilee weekend here was such a success.

43: PROPOSALS FOR THE FALKLANDS’ 2012 BUDGET - Falklands (Legal) - 02.06.2012

Whilst this will be the fifth FIG budget I have been involved in preparing this is the first time I have presented a budget to the Assembly. Hopefully this process will have run as smoothly as it has for my predecessors. This is also the first year that the Budget Select Committee has begun its deliberations earlier in the year. By establishing this Committee in February the process has been streamlined and Honourable Members have been able to make decisions in a number of meetings over a three month period rather than the informal process previously in place.

44: Report of Executive Council Meeting held on Tuesday 22nd May 2012 - Falklands (Legal) - 02.06.2012

The Meeting was attended by Hon Jan Cheek, Hon Sharon Halford and Hon Mike Summers OBE standing in for Hon Dick Sawle, plus the officials who were all present.

45: Falklands Proposed Finance Bill 2012 - Falklands (Legal) - 02.06.2012

The purpose of this Bill is to give effect to the increases in various allowances, benefits, charges, contributions, fees and penalties provided for under the laws of the Falkland Islands. It also makes new provisions in relation to certain fees and charges. These changes relate to the proposals in my budget speech and can be summarised as follows:

46: FALKLANDS GOVERNOR'S ADDRESS TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - Falklands (Legal) - 26.05.2012

Mr Speaker, the past year has been interesting and challenging for the Falkland Islands. There are a number of reasons for this, some of which I will outline in this address. I will also set out how the Government responded to those challenges and I will outline its future aims and aspirations.

47: Fishing Master and Company Fined in the Falklands for False Catch Reports - Falklands (Legal) - 19.05.2012

On 14th May 2012 the Magistrate’s Court heard the prosecutions of the Hae In Fisheries Company, the owners of the Korean jigger, 21 Hae In, and it’s Master, Kim Whi Gon.

48: Falklands: THREE HUMAN RIGHTS PROJECTS LAUNCHED AT COMMUNITY LIBRARY - Falklands (Legal) - 05.05.2012

Three Human Rights Projects were launched at the Community Library on Tuesday evening. The first was a book and pamphlet project sponsored by the Falkland Islands Human Rights Group, bringing together in one place local and international Human Rights publications on special shelving at the Library.

49: Falklands: Summary of Executive Council Meeting 25 April 2012 - Falklands (Legal) - 05.05.2012

Many of the April papers are budget related so will not be reported in detail as they are referred to Budget Select Committee. These included options and priorities for road maintenance and an update on Budget policy thus far.

50: Falklands Executive Council Meeting for March 2012 - Falklands (Legal) - 07.04.2012

Summary of Executive Council Meeting 28 March 2012 by the Honourable Dick Sawle

51: St Helena EXCO meeting of 29 March 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 31.03.2012

We held an extra EXCO this morning mainly to consider a few papers that we needed to deal with before the end of this month.

52: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Dr Barry Elsby: - Falklands (Legal) - 05.03.2012

Mr Speaker, in rising to support the Motion I would like to join with the Honourable Jan Cheek in expressing my personal sympathies towards the dead and the gravely injured in Argentina following the train crash yesterday.

53: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mr Ian Hansen: - Falklands (Legal) - 05.03.2012

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, since this Assembly last convened; I think it is fair to say that there has been a considerable flurry of activity on the political front, with Argentina making even more objectionable and ridiculous statements and requests at several international organisations, including the UN.

54: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mrs Sharon Halford: - Falklands (Legal) - 05.03.2012

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, in rising to support the Motion for Adjournment I would like to touch on a few issues.

55: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mr Gavin Short: - Falklands (Legal) - 05.03.2012

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, in rising to speak to the Motion for Adjournment, I would like to keep my comments briefer than normal because I know at least one Member wishes to take his son out to lunch.

56: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mr Mike Summers - Falklands (Legal) - 05.03.2012

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I would like to provide my very warm welcome to Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner.

57: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mr Dick Sawle - Falklands (Legal) - 05.03.2012

Mr Speaker, thank you very much, indeed. I was given a severe warning by my Honourable Colleague to my left that I have to be very short today so normally I don’t pay too much attention but today I thought I would make an exception.

58: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mr Roger Edwards - Falklands (Legal) - 05.03.2012

Mr Speaker, Honourable Colleagues, in rising last to support the Motion for Adjournment is always difficult because things have probably been covered before but I would like to start by congratulating. I have three areas where I think people need congratulating.

59: Motion for Adjournment speech by Commander British Forces Brigadier Bill Aldridge - Falklands (Legal) - 05.03.2012

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, in a period of increased rhetoric and misinformation both in the UK and elsewhere, I thought it might be appropriate to add a bit of Military prospective.

60: Motion for Adjournment Speech by Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner: - Falklands (Legal) - 05.03.2012

Mr Speaker, thank you for your indulgence in inviting me to address the Assembly. It is an honour that we could not give to you or to any other Members in the United States House of Representatives as our rules prevent that.

61: Summary of Executive Council Meeting 29 February 2012 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.02.2012

he meeting of Executive Council held on the 22nd February 2012 was attended by the Hon Jan Cheek, the Hon Sharon Halford and the Hon Dick Sawle and no stand-ins attended on this occasion.

62: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 23 FEBRUARY 2012 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.02.2012

Part 1: Questions for Oral Answer, Motions and Legislation

63: St Helena Formal LegCo Meeting to take place next week - St Helena (Legal) - 19.02.2012

Legislative Council will meet Friday, 24th February, at 10am in the Court House, Jamestown. Their meeting is expected to be for one day and will be broadcast live via Radio St Helena.

64: Falklands' Executive Council Report 31/01/12 - Falklands (Legal) - 31.01.2012

Summary of Executive Council Meeting Held on 25 January 2012 by the Honourable Jan Cheek

65: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING ON FRIDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 21.12.2011

(Part 1: Swearing-in on Barry Elsby and Ian Hansen, Papers and Legislation)

66: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting 14 December 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 16.12.2011

December is usually a month where papers of high importance or of an urgent nature are presented and only some twenty papers came before Exco.

67: Convictions Quoshed in New MacDonald Court Case - Falklands (Legal) - 26.11.2011

On 16 November Colin MacDonald was convicted in the Supreme Court of two charges of rape and one charge of making a threat to kill. Mr MacDonald was found as a matter of fact to have committed the offences, which date back to 1975.

68: Falklands: Society of Editors' Transcripts Part 3 - Falklands (Legal) - 25.11.2011

We have another distinguished name to add to the Society of Editors Lecture. You will have noted that the relationship between the BBC and the Daily Mail, are remarkably good at least within the society since your next president, who has been working very closely with me is Francesca Unsworth, Head of Newsgathering at the BBC.

69: Falklands: Society of Editors Transcripts (Pt 1) - Falklands (Legal) - 19.11.2011

Before introducing our keynote speaker I am very grateful for the opportunity that Robin (Esser) has given me to just very briefly to draw your attention to

70: Falklands: Society of Editors Transcripts (Pt 2) - Falklands (Legal) - 19.11.2011

Thank you very much for that welcome Ladies and Gentlemen and thank you very much for having me here at the Annual Conference which you are covering a lot of areas for which my department’s responsible, which you said. – areas where I have been active in my period of office which you said so far.

71: Falklands -Summary of Executive Council Meeting 16 November 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 18.11.2011

This was the first meeting of the newly elected Executive Council comprising of the Hon Jan Cheek, the Hon Dick Sawle and the Hon Sharon Halford.

72: St Helena EXCO meeting of 2 November 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 09.11.2011

This morning I Chaired my first EXCO meeting on St Helena. I was impressed by the collegiate atmosphere and excellent contributions from all members. It was clear too that EXCO enjoys first class support from the Clerk to EXCO and from the Deputy Chief Secretary.

73: St Helena The Immigration Points Based System - St Helena (Legal) - 09.11.2011

The Points Based System is open for public consultation between 7th November and 21st November. The Points Based System is open for public consultation between 7th November and 21st November.

74: Summary of Executive Council Meeting Held on 26 October 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 09.11.2011

The meeting commenced at 9am with the Governor, Mr Nigel Haywood chairing. Present were the Attorney General, Chief Executive, Financial Secretary and Group Captain Jim Klein who was deputising for the commander British Forces plus MLAs Cheek, Halford and Short.

75: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING THURSDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 31.10.2011

A meeting of Legislative Assembly took place at 0930hrs on Thursday, 27 October 2011 in the Court and Assembly Chamber of the Town Hall.

76: THE HON EMMA EDWARDS, MLA RESIGNS TO FACILITATE NEW LIFE IN UK - Falklands (Legal) - 29.10.2011

Government House has announced that the Governor has accepted, with regret, the resignation of Emma Edwards from the Legislative Assembly.

77: UN REPORT ON FALKLANDS’ DECOLONISATION - Falklands (Legal) - 08.10.2011

Report of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples for 2011 General Assembly Official Records Sixty-sixth Session Supplement No. 23

78: Falklands EXCO Meeting for September 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 08.10.2011

The Hon. Emma Edwards stood in at the meeting so she and the Hon Gavin Short could consider the first paper, a Planning appeal which I was unable to do because I sat on the Planning and Building meeting at which the original decision was made. The appeal was not upheld.

79: St Helena Ex-Co Report - 27 Sept 11 - Tristan (Legal) - 30.09.2011

Welcome to my first ExCo Report – which deals with a short but productive meeting. The five elected members were all present,

80: FIRS Shines the Spotlight on Mark Lewis - Falklands (Legal) - 23.09.2011

FINN has published a message concerning the new Jury Amendment Bill. Stacey Bragger of FIRS has interviewed the Attorney General the Hon Mr Mark Lewis QC (ML), who explained what the changes to this Bill mean to you and me.

81: St Helena: A Bill for an Ordinance to regulate media services - St Helena (Legal) - 23.09.2011

This Bill initially came out for public consultation between May and July 2010. The Home & International Committee were pleased with the level of interest but delayed any further work pending the outcome of the recent review of the islands Media Services. The revised Bill has been amended to take account of the feedback received during 2010.

82: St Helena: EXCO REPORT 83 – 20th September 2011 - Tristan (Legal) - 23.09.2011

This is my 83rd EXCO report and I think that anyone who has heard all 83 probably deserves an award.

83: New Future for UK Overseas Territories - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 17.09.2011

UK Overseas Territories in the South Atlantic include Ascension Island, St Helena, Tristan da Cunha, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the Falkland Islands and British Antarctic Territory.

84: Meeting of the Ascension Island Council on Friday 2nd September 2011 - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 10.09.2011

The Ascension Island Council met in formal session on Friday 2nd September at 2pm in the Council Chamber. Councillors Bendall, Cranfield and Lawrence were present. The Governor and Attorney General joined in by the customary telephone link. Councillors George and Thomas were not present.

85: New Falklands' Magistrate Appointed - Falklands (Legal) - 09.09.2011

Government House announced on Thursday, 08 September 2011 the appointment of Mr Carl Gumsley as Senior Magistrate for the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and the British Antarctic Territory.

86: Summary of Executive Council Meeting Held on 25 August 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 31.08.2011

This month’s agenda was relatively short with a number of the papers just requiring formal approval by Executive Council.

87: St Helena: EXCO REPORT 81 – 30th August 2011 - Tristan (Legal) - 31.08.2011

This EXCO was not one of our longer meetings as most of the issues were routine. However under Matters Arising from the minutes of the last two meetings some useful issues touched on were:

88: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Miss Emma Edwards MLA - Falklands (Legal) - 30.08.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I love spring and it really is an absolutely beautiful spring when morning with its smells in the air.

89: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mr Gavin Short MLA - Falklands (Legal) - 30.08.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, in rising to support the Motion I would like to make a couple of points if I may, please?

90: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mr Roger Edwards MLA - Falklands (Legal) - 30.08.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, in rising to support the Motion for Adjournment I would like to go back a few weeks to Farmers’ Week here in Stanley.

91: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mr Mike Summers MLA - Falklands (Legal) - 30.08.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I have a few things to touch on briefly. I was not really part of putting together the Referendum Bill and I have not spoken about it publically in the past. I am pleased to see it here.

92: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mrs Sharon Halford MLA - Falklands (Legal) - 30.08.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, it seems to be that time of year again where madness takes over and common sense goes out the window.

93: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING ON FRIDAY, 26 AUGUST 2011 (Part 2) - Falklands (Legal) - 29.08.2011

Motions 6 and 7 and Legislation

94: The Hon Dick Sawle's Motion for Adjournment Speech - Falklands (Legal) - 29.08.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, in rising to support the Motion for Adjournment today I firstly – as I missed the last Assembly meeting – I would like to welcome the Honourable Mike Summers to this Assembly and I look forward to working closely with you and all my colleagues on many issues and making good progress.

95: Motion for Adjournment Speech by the Hon Mrs Jan Cheek MLA - Falklands (Legal) - 29.08.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, I will be brief. I would like firstly to associate myself with the remarks made by the Honourable Dick Sawle regarding the Military and our defence of the Islands in its broadest sense

96: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING ON FRIDAY, 26 AUGUST 2011 (Part 1-a) - Falklands (Legal) - 28.08.2011

(Part 1-A: Information for Motion 5)

97: St Helena Special meeting of Legislative Council - St Helena (Legal) - 28.08.2011

A formal meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Friday 2nd September at 10am, at the Court House in Jamestown, and will be broadcast live via Radio St Helena.

98: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING ON FRIDAY, 26 AUGUST 2011 (Part 1) - Falklands (Legal) - 27.08.2011

A meeting of Legislative Assembly took place at 0930hrs on Friday, 26 August 2011.

99: ST HELENA EXCO REPORT 77 – 9th August 2011 - Tristan (Legal) - 13.08.2011

This session of Executive Council turned out to be a long one as we had two very important matters on our agenda – a video conference with the UK concerning the airport, and a discussion regarding untargeted subsidies.

100: St Helena EXCO REPORT 75 – 19th July 2011 - Tristan (Legal) - 23.07.2011

We began by having sight of the draft Order Paper for the next Legislative Council Meeting which begins this coming Friday - 22nd July.

101: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING, THURSDAY, 14 JULY 2011 (Part 1) - Falklands (Legal) - 19.07.2011

A meeting of Legislative Assembly took place at 0830hrs on Thursday, 14 July 2011 at the Court and Assembly Chamber of the Town Hall.

102: Legislative Assembly Motion for Adjournment Speeches: The Hon Miss Emma Edwards - Falklands (Legal) - 19.07.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, in rising to support the Motion I would like to address the House very briefly. Firstly I would like to welcome Brigadier Bill Aldridge. I hope you enjoy your stay here in the Islands. Do get out and take all those Penguin photographs. I am sure you will have an absolutely great time.

103: Motion for Adjournment Speech: The Honourable Mr Roger Edwards - Falklands (Legal) - 19.07.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, I will be very brief in respect my statement to welcomes and visits. I, too, would like to welcome Mike Summers and congratulate him on winning the by-election in Stanley.

104: Motion for Adjournment Speech: The Honourable Gavin Short - Falklands (Legal) - 19.07.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, In rising to speak to the Motion for Adjournment it is my intention not to deprive the listening public for FIRS too much of their morning programme.

105: Motion for Adjournment Speech: The Hon Mrs Sharon Halford - Falklands (Legal) - 19.07.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, Now that we have eventually been able to make this meeting of Legislative Assembly after waiting for the Island Games to finish and then the weather to clear to allow flying, I must say that never before have I had to get up in the middle of the night to attend such a meeting..

106: Motion for Adjournment Speech:The Hon Mrs Jan Cheek - Falklands (Legal) - 19.07.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I would like to join in the welcomes given to Commander British Forces.

107: Motion for Adjournment Speech: The Hon Mr Mike Summers - Falklands (Legal) - 19.07.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, it’s not my normal practice to comment on what other Members have said in the Motion for Adjournment.

108: Motion for Adjournment Speech: Brigadier Aldridge CBSAI - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 19.07.2011

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, I thank you all for your kind words of welcome. I didn’t join the Army to join a Government. And so it is a huge and serious Honour for me to have this position and this opportunity to serve this community and this country.

109: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting Held on 30 June 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 10.07.2011

We commenced at 9am and the agenda wasn’t that long this time. Of the 18 or so items on the agenda I can report on those that did not contain items of a personal or commercially confidential nature etc.

110: St Helena EXCO REPORT 74 – 5th July 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 10.07.2011

There were 9 items on our agenda and we began with the Undertakings Given and Resolutions Made at the recent Legislative Council Meeting. These are now captured on a tracker document so we can see what has, and hasn’t been done.

111: ST HELENA EXCO REPORT for 21 June 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 01.07.2011

Today is our shortest day and midsummer in the UK, but it is also another Tuesday - and another EXCO. You may remember the time when we were able to hold Governor’s Groups every other Tuesday. The work load continues unabated and so we remain in a weekly EXCO pattern.

112: Understanding Human Rights - Falklands (Legal) - 30.06.2011

By the Rev Dr Richard Hines: During the period 19th to 25th July an important opportunity exists for anyone interested to learn more about and participate in some introductory training in basic Human Rights. The project is an initiative sponsored by the UK’s Commonwealth Human Rights Institute and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and being made available to all the UK Overseas Territories. It follows on from a previous round of human rights training which took place in March 2010.

113: Legislative Assembly 25 May 2011: Papers, Amendments and Questions for Oral Answer - Falklands (Legal) - 05.06.2011

After the Motion for Thanks speeches were completed H E the Governor Mr Nigel Haywood left the chamber. Mr Keith Biles then presented two new Members with their Legislative Assembly ties.

114: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING IN THE COURT AND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY CHAMBER, TOWN HALL, FRIDAY 27TH MAY 2011 AT 1415 HRS - Falklands (Legal) - 05.06.2011

Previously attached was the Report of the Select committee on the Appropriation Bill and the Finance Bill. Debate on this part of the meeting will be printed in this section of the transcript.

115: South Georgia Commissioner Signs Ordinance to Safeguard the Island�fs Wildlife and Protected Areas - S.Georgia (Legal) - 01.06.2011

His Honour the Civil Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands signs an ordinance to safeguard the Islands' wildlife and protected areas as Darren Christie, Environment Officer on Invasive Species looks on. Photo (c) J. Brock (sartma)

116: St Helena EXCO REPORT 70 – 31st May 2011 - Tristan (Legal) - 01.06.2011

Our open agenda today had just one item – the Tobacco Control Bill. This Bill has been the subject of a great deal of consultation and discussion for many years and it has the purpose of protecting non-smokers from the dangers of passive inhalation whilst trying to assure smokers of a degree of freedom

117: Summary of Executive Council Meeting Held on 24 May 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 25.05.2011

This budget week meeting was for urgent items only so much shorter than usual.

118: Summary of Executive Council Meeting Held on 24 May 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 24.05.2011

The Honourable Dick Sawle stood in for the Honourable Gavin Short for items in which the latter had declared an interest

119: UNFAIR DISMISSAL SUIT UPHELD IN STANLEY COURT - Falklands (Legal) - 18.05.2011

A Report for FIRS by Samantha Addison

120: ST HELENA EXCO MEETING, 10 MAY 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 16.05.2011

Our previous EXCO meeting was three weeks’ ago, but in spite of that we had a small agenda in front of us. All Elected Members were present and Gilly Francis stood in as Acting Chief Secretary whilst Frank Wastell acted as Attorney General. We began by confirming the minutes of two meetings – 5th and 19th April.

121: A BRIEF NOTE ABOUT COLIN AND IRINE MACDONNALD - Falklands (Legal) - 14.05.2011

FINN will publish official information about this up and coming Supreme Court case.

122: FALKLANDS’ BY-ELECTION ANNOUNCED - Falklands (Legal) - 14.05.2011

His Honour the Acting Governor Richard Nye has signed a Proclamation notifying a by-election in the Stanley Constituency for the election of one member of the Legislative Assembly

123: St Helena’s Provisional Register of Electors with Assistant Registration Officers - St Helena (Legal) - 14.05.2011

The St Helena Government has published the Provisional Register of Electors and copies are now with the Assistant Registration Officers.

124: FALKLANDS’ EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT FOR APRIL 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 07.05.2011

By the Hon Mr Roger Edwards, MLA

125: BUSY DAY JOB FORCES MLA RESIGNATION - Falklands (Legal) - 27.04.2011

Giving the complex and busy nature of his day job as power station manager, Mr Glenn Ross, MLA has tendered his resignation from Legislative Assembly after two years in post. The official announcement was made with regret.

126: NEW ATTORNEY GENREAL LOOKING FORWARD TO CHALLENGES - Falklands (Legal) - 21.04.2011

A Report for FIRS by Stacey Bragger (SB) 04/19/11

127: Spanish Prisoners Deported After 2.5 Years in Falklands’ Custody - Falklands (Legal) - 18.04.2011

Two Spanish Seamen, both serving sentences of imprisonment in Stanley Prison for Importing a Controlled Drug and one of them, a further sentence for Burglary

128: St Helena - EXCO REPORT 67 – 12th April 2011 - Ascension (Legal) - 16.04.2011

It is an undeniable economic fact, that has been proved by numerous studies over many years, that by far the best option for the development and maintenance of a self sustaining economy on this island

129: New Public Solicitor on St Helena - St Helena (Legal) - 16.04.2011

The Saint Helena Government is pleased to announce the arrival on the Island on 11th April of a new Public Solicitor, Deborah Wahle to succeed the previous Public Solicitor, Neil Davidson.

130: Falklands - Interim Chief Police Officer Appointed - Falklands (Legal) - 09.04.2011

Chief Superintendent Barry Marsden of Devon and Cornwall Police has been appointed as interim Chief Police Officer and Director of Emergency Services in the Falkland Islands for a period of 6 months starting at the beginning of May.

131: St Helena Government Complaints Procedure - St Helena (Legal) - 04.04.2011

The St Helena Government has published a complaints procedure which gives guidelines on how to bring your formal complaints against SHG.

132: St Helena EXCO REPORT 66 – 29th March 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 04.04.2011

The weekly EXCO meeting has now become quite a feature of our political landscape. This increased frequency is due to the end of the financial year and the additional MOU related work, but whatever the reason, it is certainly ensuring that both officers and Councillors are under significant pressure.

133: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting Held on 24 March 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 01.04.2011

The first was a planning appeal, so the Honourable Sharon Halford and I, as members of the Planning and Building Committee

134: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting Held on 24 February 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 05.03.2011

Sitting on Executive Council in February were the Hon Sharon Halford, Hon Jan Cheek and the Hon Glenn Ross. This was Attorney General David Pickup’s final EXCO.

135: Falklands Question for Written Answer No 01/2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 05.03.2011

Could the Honourable Glenn Ross please advise me with regards to grazing of horses on Stanley Common the following:-

136: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING HELD ON FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2011 (Part 1) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.03.2011

A meeting of Legislative Assembly took place at 0930hrs on Friday, 25 February 2011. Present were Councillors Sawle, (DS), Cheek, (JC), Short, (GS), Ross, (GR), Halford, (SH) and Luxton. Absent were Councillors Edwards, E (EE) and Edwards, R (RE). Also present were the Speaker, the Hon Mr Keith Biles, (KB), the Clerk of Council, Ms Claudette Prior MBE, (CP), the Attorney General, Mr David Pickup, QC, (DP) the acting Financial Secretary, Mr Simon Wilkie, (SW) and the Chief Executive, Mr Tim Thorogood, (TT). Prayers were said by the Reverend Richard Hines of Christ Church Cathedral.

137: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING HELD ON FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2011 (Part 1a) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.03.2011

Also under Clause 4 there is an update to the constitutional reference. Clause 4 would update the definition of ‘Falkland Islander’

138: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2011 Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 04.03.2011

Motion for Adjournment Speeches:

139: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2011 a - Falklands (Legal) - 04.03.2011

Part 2: Motion for Adjournment Speeches: The Hon Mr Bill Luxton:

140: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2011 b - Falklands (Legal) - 04.03.2011

Part 2: Motion for Adjournment Speeches: The Hon Mrs Jan Cheek:

141: Legislative Assembly Friday, 25 February 2011c - Falklands (Legal) - 04.03.2011

Part 2: Motion for Adjournment Speeches: The Hon Chief Executive Mr Tim Thorogood:

142: Legislative Assembly Friday, 25 February 2011d - Falklands (Legal) - 04.03.2011

Part 2: Motion for Adjournment Speeches: The Attorney General Mr David Pickup, QC:

143: St Helena EXCO REPORT 61 – 22nd February 2011 - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 23.02.2011

Not long ago I suggested that we would only need one EXCO per month and now, largely as a result of the pressure created by the MOU, we find that we have to have one every week.

144: St Helena EXCO REPORT 69 – 15th February 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 19.02.2011

Executive Councils are flowing thick and fast at present. Much of the reason for that is of course the MOU and the timed targets to which we are working. However today’s meeting was quite a short one with only two items but worth holding none the less as we anticipate a far longer one next week.

145: Community Safety and Chief Police Officer to Leave Falklands Post in March - Falklands (Legal) - 18.02.2011

In a press release from the Falkland Islands Government, the Community safety and Chief Police Officer, Chief Superintendent Gary Flinchett, after very careful consideration, has decided to leave his post at the end of March. The Press release went on to say that it was due to personal family reasons which required him to return to the UK on a permanent basis as soon as practicable.

146: St Helena EXCO REPORT 59 – 8th February 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 11.02.2011

We were able to welcome Councillor Brian Isaac as a substitute for Councillor Mervyn Yon, who is leaving on the RMS to represent us at the EU-OCT Forum in New Caledonia.

147: St Helena Bills Published for Consultation - St Helena (Legal) - 11.02.2011

The St Helena Government formally announced today that four Bills will be published for public consultation. These are to include the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, the Service Tax Bill, the Hotel Accommodation Tax (Repeal) Bill, and the Customs (Amendment) Bill. These Bills are being issued as part of the wider Tax Reform proposal currently out for public consultation.

148: New Public Solicitor Recruited for St Helena - St Helena (Legal) - 11.02.2011

A new Public Solicitor has been recruited for St Helena and is due to arrive in April of this year.

149: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting Held on 27 January 2011 - Falklands (Legal) - 07.02.2011

Sitting on Executive Council in January were Hon Sharon Halford, Hon Jan Cheek and Hon Glenn Ross but for the planning appeal paper the Hon Roger Edwards and the Hon Bill Luxton stood in for Sharon and Jan as they are members of the Planning and Building Committee and could therefore not take that particular paper.

150: Matthew John Newton Gets 3 Years in Jail - Falklands (Legal) - 23.01.2011

Matthew John NEWTON, 24 years, has today been sentenced at the Supreme Court to a total of 3 years imprisonment after previously pleading guilty to three offences of sexual activity with children aged 13, 14 and 15 years committed between 2005 and 2008.

151: COLIN MacDONALD JAILED FOR 13 YEARS - Falklands (Legal) - 16.01.2011

Seventy year-old Colin George MacDonald has been found guilty, following a three day trial at the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands, of three counts of rape, an attempted rape and two indecent assaults, committed against children under the age of 13 spanning a number of years from 1967 to 1977.

152: POLICE HAIL DRINK DRIVE CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS - Falklands (Legal) - 08.01.2011

Hailed a success, the drink drive campaign run by the Royal Falkland Islands Police (RFIP) over Christmas and New Year is a sentinel for future policing in the Falklands.

153: Fresh Intelligence Sparks Renewed Addis Search - Falklands (Legal) - 26.12.2010

Earlier in December FINN received information about renewed interest in the Alan Addis disappearance. Phone calls and one on one submissions indicated that a team of police were at North Arm investigating the 30-year old disappearance of Allan Addis.

154: ST HELENA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - St Helena (Legal) - 12.12.2010

This Executive Council had a particularly substantial agenda that included items covering immigration, investment, land disposal, tax reform, the draft budget for the next three years, the MOU between ourselves and DFID with regard to the airport, and TV broadcasting after 31st December. The substantial amount of work put in by both members and Officers at Council Committee level in creating and understanding the Papers that were before us meant that we were able to finish our meeting by 2.20 pm.

155: New Falklands Attorney General Appointed - Falklands (Legal) - 03.12.2010

According to a press release from the Falkland Islands Government H. E. the Governor Mr Nigel Haywood has appointed Mr Mark Lewis as the new Attorney General of the Falkland Islands, following interviews last week in London.

156: St Helena EXCO REPORT 54 – 9th November 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 10.11.2010

It is increasingly noticeable to me how much more efficient our Executive Council has become recently.

157: St Helena Legislative Council to Meet - St Helena (Legal) - 10.11.2010

The first sitting of the fifth meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Monday 15th November at the Court House in Jamestown

158: Falklands Summary of Executive Council 21 October 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 01.11.2010

We agreed a paper on budgetary procedures which will mean that the process will start a little later than in recent years. Other financial papers included the Supplementary Appropriation Bill remitted to the next day’s Assembly meeting.

159: The Hon Mrs Sharon Halford's Motion for Adjournment Speech - Falklands (Legal) - 29.10.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, I, too would like to welcome. H. E. and his wife to the Islands. Hopefully we will be able to work well together for the continued betterment of the Islands.

160: Mr Bill Luxton's Motion for Adjournment Speech - Falklands (Legal) - 28.10.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I would like to join my colleagues in welcoming our new Governor Hayward and his wife, Louise to the Islands. I hope they have a long and happy time here.

161: Emma Edwards' Motion for Adjournment Speech - Falklands (Legal) - 28.10.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I actually had a long closing speech on the smoking ban and how we are all going to be happy to support it etc., etc.

162: St Helena EXCO Report 26 October 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 28.10.2010

This EXCO followed hard on the heels of Monday’s LEGCO. Such a proximity of high level meetings is unusual, but it is a reminder that the legislature and the executive are working in harmony as the driving forces in our government.

163: Roger Edwards' Motion for Adjournment Speech - Falklands (Legal) - 27.10.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, I, too, welcome Governor Nigel Hayward and his wife, Louise to the Falklands and wish him an enjoyable and productive time while he’s here.

164: Jan Cheek's Motion for Adjournment Speech - Falklands (Legal) - 27.10.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I was deferring to the Honourable Sharon Halford but she obviously prefers me to speak first.

165: Dick Sawle's Motion for Adjournment Speech - Falklands (Legal) - 27.10.2010

Mr Speaker, firstly I would like to change the subject completely if I may to brighter matters and I would like to welcome our new Governor, Nigel Haywood and his wife, Louise to the Falkland Islands and I would like to say to them that we are an interesting lot and we have a very lively but small community here in the Falklands, which I am sure they will enjoy being amongst.

166: St Helena Legislative Council to Meet - St Helena (Legal) - 25.10.2010

Legislative Council is to meet formally on Friday 22 October to discuss a range of issues affecting the Island. This is expected to be a two-day meeting which will be aired live, via Radio St Helena.

167: Falklands Legislative Assembly Meeting 22/10/10 (Part 1) - Falklands (Legal) - 25.10.2010

A meeting of Legislative Assembly took place in the Court and Assembly Chamber of the Town Hall at 1030hrs on Friday, 22 October 2010.

168: Falklands Legislative Assembly Meeting 22/10/10 Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 25.10.2010

The bill has been published in the Gazette so a second reading was required. The Chief Executive read out an explanation of the Bill prior to the second reading.

169: St Helena EXCO Report – 12th October 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 17.10.2010

I was pleased to be able to Chair an EXCO so soon after my return from the UK as it enabled me to catch up on what has happened in my absence as well as giving me the chance to give Hon. Members more detailed information about my meetings in London.

170: St Helena: ExCo Report 54 - St Helena (Legal) - 30.09.2010

Yesterday’s ExCo meeting covered a wide range of important issues, and the discussion lasted well into the afternoon. It is for this reason that I am giving my normal broadcast the following morning.

171: Falklands Summary of Executive Council 16th September 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 22.09.2010

This meeting of Executive Council had a change of faces around the table. In the absence of the Hon Dick Sawle and Roger Edwards who are currently overseas, the Hon Glenn Ross and Sharon Halford were the nominated stand ins.

172: FURTHER CHANGES TO STRUCTURE OF ST HELENA GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION - St Helena (Legal) - 16.09.2010

As part of the ongoing process of public sector modernisation, the St Helena Government (SHG) has been looking proactively at its current administrative structure.

173: St Helena - ExCo Report No. 52 – 24th August 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 30.08.2010

This was my first meeting of ExCo since returning to Island nearly two weeks ago and having the honour to be sworn in as Acting Governor.

174: St Helena - Appointment of Acting Attorney General and Locum Crown Counsel - St Helena (Legal) - 30.08.2010

Following the departure of the Attorney General, Mr Ken Baddon on overseas leave and, in accordance with sections 95 and 118(3) of the St Helena, Ascension and Tristan Da Cunha Constitution, Mr Francis Joseph Wastell, Crown Counsel, has been appointed to the position of Acting Attorney General with effect from 26 August 2010.

175: Falklands - Summary of Executive Council Meeting 19 August 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 30.08.2010

MLA’s Jan Cheek, Roger Edwards and myself attended this Executive Council which was fairly lengthy, lasting around four hours.

176: St Helena EXCO REPORT – 10th August 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 13.08.2010

This meeting of EXCO was attended by all the substantive Members with the exception of the Chief Secretary who returns to the island tomorrow. Mrs. Gilly Francis deputised as Acting Chief Secretary as she has done so ably during Andrew Wells’s absence.

177: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FRIDAY, 30 JULY 2010 Motion for Adjournment Speeches - Falklands (Legal) - 09.08.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, I wish to begin with tall poppies and Mexican Crabs. Tall poppies are something you will be familiar with.

178: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting 29th July 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 08.08.2010

Executive Council on the 29th July considered a total of 26 papers. MLA’s Jan Cheek and Roger Edwards attended along with Glenn Ross who was standing in for Dick Sawle who was absent overseas.

179: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING 30 JULY 2010 Part 1: Questions for Oral Answer - Falklands (Legal) - 08.08.2010

A meeting of Legislative Assembly took place at 1030hrs on Friday, 30 July 2010 in the Court and Assembly Chamber of the Town Hall. Present were Councillors Cheek, Short, Ross, Sawle, Halford, Edwards, R and Edwards, E. Cllr Luxton is absent from the Islands.

180: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FRIDAY, 30 JULY 2010 Part 2 - Legislation - Falklands (Legal) - 08.08.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, this Bill reflects a proposal from the budget process to reduce the maximum age for entitlement to receive Family Allowance.

181: St Helena EXCO REPORT 50 – 27th July 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 29.07.2010

This was the 50th EXCO that I have had the privilege of chairing. Whatever you may feel about the value of committees, EXCO is a particularly important one for all of us living here and it has been a very fulfilling experience to be involved in so much helpful and informed discussion.

182: St Helena Companies Ordinance, 2004 - St Helena (Legal) - 29.07.2010

The Companies Ordinance, 2004, established a Companies Registry in St. Helena. The Registry is (in accordance with section 212 of the Ordinance) administered by the Registrar of Companies under the general supervision of the Attorney General.

183: St Helena Legislative Council to meet Formally on 2 August 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 29.07.2010

A Formal Session of the Legislative Council will be held in the Court House in Jamestown on Monday, 2 August 2010 at 10 am.

184: Argentine Walkout of IAP Could be an Own Goal - Falklands (Legal) - 26.07.2010

Argentine representatives have walked out of their membership of the International Association of Prosecutors, IAP because the UN has given the Government of the Falkland Islands full membership

185: St Helena Legislative Council (Remuneration and Allowances) (Amendment) Bill, 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 19.07.2010

A report by the Independent Commission to review the recommendations for remuneration of Councillors, Speaker and Deputy Speaker has been published as a Sessional Paper, for the next formal meeting of Legislative Council to be held on 2 August 2010.

186: St Helena EXCO REPORT – 13th July 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 19.07.2010

All Members were present at today’s meeting and Gilly Francis stood in once again as Acting Chief Secretary.

187: Meet Tristan da Cunha's New Councillors - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 10.07.2010

Photo of Tristan da Cunha’s new council: back row from left – Robin Repetto (councillor) Ian Lavarello (Chief Islander) Beverley Repetto (councillor) James Glass (Deputy President) Marion Green (councillor) Lorraine Repetto (councillor) Conrad Glass (councillor) Dereck Rogers (councillor) - Front row sitting from left, Anne Green (councillor) Dawn Repetto (councillor) David Morley (Administrator) Iris Green (councillor) Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times

188: St Helena EXCO REPORT – 29th June 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 30.06.2010

All Elected members were present at this meeting of EXCO. Gilly Francis attended as Acting Chief Secretary and in the light of the absence of the Financial Secretary I invited Tony Kilner to attend in order to advise us on matters financial.

189: Falklands' Summary of Executive Council Meeting 24 June 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.06.2010

The June meeting had a long agenda of more than 30 papers. The first summarised the review of the Partnering Agreement with Morrisons.

190: FIG Sets New Rules for Family Allowance - Falklands (Legal) - 27.06.2010

At its monthly meeting, Executive Council confirmed a decision that Family Allowance should no longer be paid for children who have reached their 16th birthday.

191: Panel Established to Report on the Stillbirth of Alex Malcolm Thomas - St Helena (Legal) - 27.06.2010

In my press release of 17th June I indicated that I would be seeking a complete written account into the circumstances surrounding the stillbirth of Alex Malcolm Thomas.

192: St Helena EXCO REPORT – 15th June 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 17.06.2010

The only agenda item was about the revision of fuel prices. It was an Information Paper that arose from the decision at the previous EXCO to flex fuel prices to reflect importation costs. In the light of that earlier paper, prices had changed on 4th June to 80p per litre for diesel (6p up) and £1.30 per litre for petrol, (6p down).

193: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 MAY 2010 The Honourable Miss Emma Edwards - Falklands (Legal) - 08.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, it has been a tough budget with a lot of increases. However, I do believe that it was a wise budget; not depending on oil revenues and revenues from various fishing stocks.

194: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 MAY 2010 The Hon Mrs Jan Cheek: - Falklands (Legal) - 08.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, it has been a tough budget with a lot of increases. However, I do believe that it was a wise budget; not depending on oil revenues and revenues from various fishing stocks.

195: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 MAY 2010 The Hon Mr Gavin Short: - Falklands (Legal) - 08.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, in rising to support the Motion for Adjournment, (I have) just a couple of brief ramblings.

196: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 May 2010 The Hon Mr Roger Edwards - Falklands (Legal) - 03.06.2010

Mr Speaker, first I would like to start by thanking the Treasury staff, my Colleagues around the table, the Treasury department and all those who have been involved in order to achieve this £1Million operating budget deficit as planned in the revised Medium Term Financial Plan. Presently things are on course for a balanced budget next year.

197: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 May 2010 The Hon Mr Dick Sawle - Falklands (Legal) - 03.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, before I forget my manners, I must add my personal thanks also to most of my colleagues earlier on this week in previous Legislative Assembly for the assistance and work on behalf of the Falklands given by the Governor, Alan Huckle and his wife, Helen.

198: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 May 2010 The Hon Mr Glenn Ross - Falklands (Legal) - 03.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I realise now that my two pages of prepared ramblings are somewhat inadequate. I thank the Honourable Dick Sawle for that.

199: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 May 2010 The Hon Mrs Sharon Halford - Falklands (Legal) - 03.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, although this budget round is the first for this Assembly. It is not the first that I have been involved in – it is the ninth. This time, however, differs from previous occasions.

200: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 May 2010 The Hon Mr Bill Luxton - Falklands (Legal) - 03.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I think it is probably a relief to everyone – Officials and Elected Members alike – that this marathon budget session is concluded. And I think we all owe a vote of thanks to Treasury staff in particular and the Financial Secretary, as I prefer to think of him.

201: Falklands Budget Session Motion of Thanks Speeches - Falklands (Legal) - 01.06.2010

Your Excellency, Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I am happy to propose the motion of thanks to Governor Huckle for his speech. I like the new format. I like the fact that it represents the plans and wishes of this new Assembly, of which I am proud to be part.

202: Falklands Budget Session Business and Legislation - Falklands (Legal) - 01.06.2010

After H. E. the Governor Mr Huckle left the chamber Assembly business began with the confirmation of the record of the meeting of Legislative Assembly held on the 26th of February 2010. The Speaker signed it as a true record.

203: Falklands Legislative Assembly End Session 28 May 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 01.06.2010

The final budget session of Legislative Assembly began with Motion No. 1/2010 - Customs duties payable in respect of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Products.

204: Falklands join International Association of Prosecutors - Falklands (Legal) - 26.05.2010

FIG has announced the grant organisational membership of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) to its legal department.

205: St Helena Government Wants Temporary Accommodation for Councillors during Supreme Court Sessions - St Helena (Legal) - 21.05.2010

During the Supreme Court sessions, commencing Friday, 21 May, Councillors will no longer have use of the Councillors Common Room or Small Court, adjacent to the Court House.

206: Britain Refutes Argentine Shipping Decree about the Falklands - Falklands (Legal) - 21.05.2010

The United Kingdom has firmly rejected the issuing and promulgation of Presidential Decree 256/2010 and Disposition 14/2010, pertaining to authorisation requirements placed on shipping to and from Argentina, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and considers that Presidential Decree 256/2010 and Disposition 14/2010 are not compliant with international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

207: St Helena ExCo Report 46 – 11th May 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 13.05.2010

Today’s ExCo meeting was again quite lengthy, with a lot of useful discussion of practical issues. Councillor Brian Isaac continued to stand in for Councillor Tara Thomas.

208: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting 29 April 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 08.05.2010

A total of 31 papers came to this month’s Executive Council held at Government House on 29th April 2010. Members attending were Jan Cheek, Dick Sawle and Roger Edwards.

209: Falklands: Summary of Executive Council Meeting 25 March 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 03.04.2010

Executive Council this time round had a change of faces around the table. In the absence of the Hon Dick Sawle and Roger Edwards who are currently overseas, the Hon Emma Edwards and Sharon Halford were the nominated stand ins.

210: Human rights Capacity Training Given in the Falklands - Falklands (Legal) - 03.04.2010

Seminars on Building Human rights capacity in the Falkland Islands have been held in Stanley during this past week.

211: St Helena Upcoming, Historic Meeting of Legislative Council - St Helena (Legal) - 21.03.2010

The new Legislative Council is to meet formally tomorrow, 19 March, at the Court House in Jamestown, at 10am.

212: St Helena EXCO REPORT 45 – 16th March 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 21.03.2010

At today’s EXCO Cllr .Isaac and Cllr .Cranfield stood in for Cllrs. Tara Thomas and Mervyn Yon who are both away on government business.

213: Constitutional Advisor Passes on - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 07.03.2010

Michael Bradley, CMG, QC, former Cayman Islands Attorney General, passed away in the UK on Monday, 22 February, at the age of 76.

214: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting 25 February 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 04.03.2010

The first Executive Council items this month were one of the drilling company’s oil spill contingency plans and a safety case for the rig to drill in deeper water. These are part of the regulatory approvals and systems that have to be in place before each company’s exploratory drilling commences.

215: Falklands Legislative Assembly Meeting 26 February 2010 Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 04.03.2010

A meeting of Legislative Assembly was held at 1030hrs on Friday, 26 February 2010 in the Court and Assembly chamber of the Town Hall

216: Falklands Legislative Assembly 26 February 2010 Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 04.03.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, in continuing the theme of trying to start the Motion for Adjournment on happy news rather than sad news or criticism, I would like to bring to the attention of people the actual generosity of the Falkland Islanders and indeed those servicemen and women serving here in the Falklands to the amount of money actually raised for charitable purposes.

217: St Helena EXCO REPORT 43 – 10th February 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 17.02.2010

This is the first time in 43 attempts that my EXCO report has been a day late and for that I apologise. The fact is that our meeting finished later than any of the other 42 and the pressure of other issues meant that I simply ran out of time.

218: Report of an Executive Council meeting held on 3 February 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 06.02.2010

An extra-ordinary meeting of Executive Council was held on Wednesday, 3 February to address some urgent oil exploration matters.

219: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting 28 January 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 06.02.2010

The Task status report (legislative drafting) was discussed briefly. Members felt that the Road Traffic Bill (which commenced in January 2006) needed to have further periods of public consultation and debate given that it had been dormant for some time now.

220: Summary of Extraordinary Executive Council Meeting 18 January 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 24.01.2010

An extraordinary meeting of Executive Council took place Monday 18 January to consider oil industry related papers. The first was to recommend to the Governor the forwarding to the Secretary of State for approval a Consent to Drill application from Rockhopper Exploration.

221: Falklands Legislative Assembly Meeting (18/12/09) Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 05.01.2010

A meeting of Legislative Assembly took place at 1030hrs on Friday, 18 December 2009.

222: Legislative Assembly 18/12/09 Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 05.01.2010

Motion for Adjournment speeches

223: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting 17 December 2009 - Falklands (Legal) - 21.12.2009

Being the last meeting of the year and only three weeks since the last Exco, there was not an overly onerous agenda with only 14 papers on the agenda.

224: St Helena - EXCO REPORT 41 – 15 December 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 19.12.2009

As Councillor Gunnell has not been able to return yet from the OTCC Conference, Brian Isaac continued to deputise for him. The other four EXCO Councillors – Tara Thomas, Rodney Buckley, Tony Green and Mervyn Yon were present. Also attending was Desmond Wade who is Acting as Financial Secretary following Ginny Grace’s departure.

225: St Helena Initiates Criminal Law Project - St Helena (Legal) - 16.12.2009

Kenneth I Baddon Explains the St Helena Criminal Law Project to the general public.

226: St Helena EXCO Report (09/11/21) - St Helena (Legal) - 21.11.2009

The first meeting of the new Executive Council was held on Tuesday afternoon as the opening of the Court took place in the morning. That is why this summary is being done on the Wednesday.

227: St Helena EXCO Report 38 – 27th October 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 02.11.2009

With the General Election now only just over a week away, this was the last Executive Council of the present Council.

228: Eighteen Stand for Falklands' Elections - Falklands (Legal) - 16.10.2009

Eighteen people have put theiir names forward for elections to Legislative Assembly in Falklands’ Stanley and Camp Constituencies.

229: St Helena EXCO REPORT 37 – 13th October 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 16.10.2009

This Executive Council had some fairly weighty issues to deal with in spite of the proximity of the forthcoming election. Of the ten items, nine were closed to the public and I can almost hear the response that such a division hardly looks as though we enjoy “Open Government”.

230: APPARENT LEAKED DOCUMENT LEADS TO ARREST OF ST HELENA NEWSPAPERMAN - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 08.10.2009

In a justified operation the St Helena Police have done what is comparable to going after a fly with a 0.22 rifle.

231: St Helena EXCO Report for 29 September 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 04.10.2009

We began this Executive Council by reviewing the undertakings given and resolutions made at the last Legislative Council meeting held on 24th August. Hon. Members were satisfied that action had been taken or was in progress on the two undertakings and five resolutions.

232: Ascension Island Council Meeting 08/09/09 - Ascension (Legal) - 28.09.2009

The Island Council met on Tuesday September 8th at 0930 in the Council Chamber. The Governor, who was back on Ascension on his way back to St Helena, was present.

233: Legislative Assembly Friday, 18 September 2009 Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 27.09.2009

A meeting of Legislative Assembly – the last for this session’s Legislative Assembly – took place on Friday, 18 September 2009 at 1030hrs.

234: Legislative Assembly 09/18/09 Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 27.09.2009

We continue with the legislation passed in the Assembly on 18 September.

235: Legislative Assembly Meeting Friday, 18 September 2009 Part 3 - Falklands (Legal) - 27.09.2009

Motion for Adjournment Speeches

236: Legislative Assembly Meeting Friday 18 September 2009 Part 4 - Falklands (Legal) - 27.09.2009

The final part of Legislative Assembly for this session.

237: Governor Gurr Announces Date for 2009 General Election - St Helena (Legal) - 27.09.2009

St Helena is due to go to the polls on Wednesday 4 November 2009 to elect a new Legislative Council.

238: Summary of Executive Council Meeting 17th September 2009 - Falklands (Legal) - 23.09.2009

The first paper Members considered at this month’s meeting of Executive Council was a report from the Vulnerable Peoples Scoping Group.

239: St Helena EXCO REPORT 35 – 15th September 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 18.09.2009

Today’s Exco had only one substantive item on the agenda and that was my report to Executive Councillors following my recent visit to the UK. However in view of my absence it also provided a forum for Councillors to bring me up to date on what is happening here; so we had a very useful two-way discussion on a number of topics.

240: StHelena's New Constitution in Force - St Helena (Legal) - 05.09.2009

1 September 2009 was an historic day for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha since the new Constitution came into force. This follows many months of discussion and a number of public consultation meetings.

241: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting 20th August 2009 - Falklands (Legal) - 27.08.2009

This month’s meeting of Executive Council commenced with the consideration of a number of legislative matters.

242: Police Committee Meeting Report (090814) - Falklands (Legal) - 22.08.2009

A meeting of the Police Committee took place at Government House at 1430hrs on Friday, 14 August 2009.

243: Summary of Falklands Executive Council Meeting 23rd July 2009 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.07.2009

The agenda for this month’s meeting of Executive Council was considerably lighter than that of previous months. The agenda for this month’s meeting of Executive Council was considerably lighter than that of previous months.

244: Legislative Assembly 24/07/09 Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.07.2009

JR: Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, there are just a few words about my own portfolio starting off with health.

245: Falklands LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 24/07/2009 Part 3 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.07.2009

Motion for Adjournment Speeches RC: Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, it’s with mixed feelings that I rise for the last time in this Assembly, as I will be away on Assembly business when we meet for the last time before the election.

246: St Helena - ExCo Report 35: 21st July 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 22.07.2009

Andrew Wells, the Acting Governor of St Helena, updates us on the latest Executive Council activity.

247: St Helena - Visit of Crown Counsel for Ascension - St Helena (Legal) - 22.07.2009

The Attorney General, Ken Baddon, announced today that Crown Counsel for Ascension, Gabrielle McAvock, will make a business visit to St. Helena from 9 August to 6 September, 2009.

248: NEW CONSTITUTION FOR ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 10.07.2009

Foreign Office Minister, Chris Bryant, today welcomed the new St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Constitution Order 2009.

249: YOUTH MISSING FROM CUSTODY FOUND SAFE AND WELL - Falklands (Legal) - 03.07.2009

A youth that escaped custody earlier today, has been found safe and well. The Royal Falkland Islands Police issued an all points bulletin concerning the youth, who previously escaped police custody at approximately 1410hrs on Thursday, 02 July 2009.

250: Preliminary List of Electors 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 01.07.2009

Last Opportunity to lodge Corrections and Objections

251: C-24 Passes Resolution for Falklands Talks - Falklands (Legal) - 19.06.2009

The official result of the C-24 debate regarding the Falklands is that there was a unanimous approval for sovereignty talks. Please see attached UN Document

252: Falklands - Summary of Executive Council Meeting 25th May 2009 - Falklands (Legal) - 03.06.2009

A number of papers considered at the May meeting of Executive Council were budget matters that were referred directly to the Legislative Assembly and the budget Select Committee. Such papers included the Draft Estimates and Finance Bill, a draft budget for FIMCo, as well as a review of the donations and subventions budget and proposals for increases to Registry and Immigration fees.

253: Falklands -LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MOTION OF THANKS SPEECHES (26/05/09) - Falklands (Legal) - 03.06.2009

Assembly Members thanked H. E. the Governor Mr Huckle for his Address to the Nation speech Commentary and transcription by J. Brock (FINN) for 100X Transcription Service

254: Falklands - Remaining Legislation and Motion for Adjournment Speeches - Falklands (Legal) - 03.06.2009

Commentary and Transcript by J. Brock (FINN) for 100X Transcription Service

255: St Helena EXCO Report 12 May 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 16.05.2009

We began by looking at the summary of Undertakings Given and Resolutions Made at the Legislative Council that had been between 26th March and 1st April.

256: RFIP Investigates Sudden Death - Falklands (Legal) - 05.05.2009

According to a press release from Police Chief Paul Elliott, the Royal Falkland Islands Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of Mr Melvyn Turner (aged 69years) of John Street Stanley.

257: Falklands Executive Council Report (23/04/09) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.05.2009

This month’s meeting, like that in March, was relatively short in terms of items to report on as a number of papers dealt with funding matters which have now being referred to the Select Committee on the Budget.

258: St Helena Exco Report No 29 - 28 April 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 01.05.2009

There was only one substantive item on the agenda of today’s EXCO. We were looking once again at the issue of a revision to our Constitution.

259: Clarence Roberts Appointed as JP - St Helena (Legal) - 21.04.2009

Governor Gurr has appointed Clarence Roberts to be a Justice of the Peace in and for the Island of St Helena.

260: Falklands - Formal Reprimand for Chief Police Officer - Falklands (Legal) - 11.04.2009

A disciplinary enquiry in to the conduct of Superintendent Paul Elliott following the theft of cocaine from the Police station last year has ended.

261: Summary of Executive Council Meeting 18th March 2009 - Falklands (Legal) - 25.03.2009

This month’s meeting of Executive Council was relatively short in terms of items to report on as a number of papers dealt with funding matters which have now being referred to the Select Committee on the Budget.

262: Falklands Legislative Assembly Meeting (27/02/09) - Falklands (Legal) - 05.03.2009

find out what happened at Falklands Legislative Assembly

263: Falklands Executive Council Round-up (02/26/09) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.03.2009

Find out what happened during this vital committee meeting

264: St Helena EXCO Report (10.02.09) - St Helena (Legal) - 11.02.2009

Today’s meeting of ExCo started earlier than usual, at 8.30 am. This was to give Members an opportunity to take part in a teleconversation with Governor Gurr in London, before he started his daily round of key meetings.

265: Falklands' Man Fined for Insider Trading - Falklands (Legal) - 04.02.2009

Falklands man Lewis Clifton has been fined for insider trading by the Financial Services Authority. (FSA). He has tendered his resignation as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Lewis Clifton inspecting wool at a recent farm tour

266: Falklands Executive Council Report for January 2009 - Falklands (Legal) - 04.02.2009

The first three papers considered at the January meeting of Executive Council related to Fisheries matters and FIPASS. The first recommended that some amendments to the Fisheries (Conservation and Management) Ordinance 2005 and subsequent Fisheries (Aggregation Limits) Regulations 2005 be made.

267: Emmanuel Mensah Does NOT Need your Money - Falklands (Legal) - 02.02.2009

Anyone receiving a message like this needs to immediately consider it as fraud. I hope Emmanuel Mensah finds this out sooner rather than later.

268: Falklands - "Lock it or Lose it," Says Sgt Roberts - Falklands (Legal) - 15.01.2009

Over the past few months, there has been an increase in opportunist thefts and criminal trespass into buildings.

269: Legislative Assembly Question for Written Answer (02/09) - Falklands (Legal) - 10.01.2009

The first written answer Question that was presented to the media for the Legislative Assembly.

270: New Falklands Constitution Celebrated at Government House - Falklands (Legal) - 06.01.2009

A reception to commemorate the new Falklands Constitution was held at Government House on Monday, 05 January 2009. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) H E the Governor Mr Huckle holds a copy of the new constitution.

271: Falklands Celebrate New Constitution - Falklands (Legal) - 01.01.2009

Today (1 January 2009) marks a important milestone in the history of the Falkland Islands as a new constitution takes effect, providing enhanced local democracy and internal self-government and enshrining the right of self-determination.

272: Falklands Executive Council Round-up - Falklands (Legal) - 23.12.2008

Find out what happened during this vital committee meeting

273: St Helena EXCO Report for 16 December 2008 - St Helena (Legal) - 16.12.2008

There were only three substantive items on today’s agenda and all of them were open to the public although none were in attendance. Desmond Wade deputised for the Financial Secretary who is on holiday.

274: Google, You Could be Fair - Falklands (Legal) - 10.12.2008

Google - fix your machine! I wouldn't want people to think it had a political fault! - By the way, the Falklands are not in Uruguay!

275: Proclamation for New Constitution Signed by Governor - Falklands (Legal) - 10.12.2008

Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) H. E. the Governor Mr Alan Huckle signs the Proclamation making 01 January 2009 the date on which the new Falklands Constitution takes effect.

276: St Helena EXCO REPORT 23 – 2nd December 2008 - St Helena (Legal) - 07.12.2008

H. E. the Governor mr Andrew Gurr gives us a run-down on what happened during this vital Government Committee meeting.

277: St Helena The Law on Employees’ Compensation Could Change - St Helena (Legal) - 07.12.2008

The law on employees’ compensation could change with the recent publication of a draft Bill.

278: Falklands Chief Police Officer to be Investigated Following Drugs Theft - Falklands (Legal) - 02.12.2008

Falklands Chief Executive Mr Tim Thorogood has initiated a disciplinary investigation in to the conduct of Paul Elliot, Chief Police Officer, following the recent incident involving the missing Cocaine seizure at the Police Station.

279: Falklands Drugs Theft Resolved - Falklands (Legal) - 29.11.2008

Government House in the Falklands have announced that following extensive enquiries by the Provost Marshall of the Joint Service Police and Security Unit (JSPSU) at Mount Pleasant Complex, Sr Rogelio Curras Pastoriza has been charged with an offence in relation to the loss of drugs from the police cell at Stanley Police Station.

280: Cocaine Evidence Stolen from Double-locked Police Cell at Stanley Police Station - Falklands (Legal) - 26.11.2008

Government House has reported that the 29 packets of cocaine seized by Falkland Islands authorities from the fishing vessel Ventura on 30 October 2008 that were secured as evidence in a double- locked police cell at Stanley Police Station pending the court hearing have been tampered with and 23 of the packets were missing.

281: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting 13th November 2008 - Falklands (Legal) - 20.11.2008

There were several matters arising from the two previous meetings of Executive Council. Firstly it was reported that insurance issues in relation to Fox Bay jetty had been resolved and that work could now commence on the outstanding repairs.

282: LEGCO 14/11/08 Part 3: Legislation and Motion for Adjournment Speeches - Falklands (Legal) - 18.11.2008

Mr Speaker, thank you. This Bill amends the Falkland Landholdings Corporation Ordinance. It provides for two Members of the public to be appointed to the board by the Governor. This replaces the existing provision under which two members of the Farming community are to be elected from amongst their members and then be appointed to the Board by the Governor.

283: Falklands LEGCO Part 2: Motion 7/2008 Debate - Falklands (Legal) - 17.11.2008

“This House notes the concern the continuing world financial crisis and the inevitable affect it will have on the Falkland Islands. It commends the Government Green Paper on the Budget for 2009/2010 and invites all members of the public to join the debate on our future budget strategy.”

284: Falklands Legislative Council 14/11/08 Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 16.11.2008

A meeting of Legislative Council took place at 1030hrs on Friday, 14 November 2008 in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall.

285: Falklands Elect New EXCO Members - Falklands (Legal) - 14.11.2008

At a legislative Council Meeting held on Friday, 14 November 2008 three new Members of Executive Council were elected.

286: Minister Welcomes New Constitution for the Falkland Islands - Falklands (Legal) - 06.11.2008

The Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008 was made on Wednesday by Her Majesty in the Privy Council.

287: Constitutional Review Team to Visit St Helena - St Helena (Legal) - 05.11.2008

The Constitutional Review Team will arrive on 12 November 2008 to continue discussion on a revised constitution for St Helena. Their visit will last for approximately two and a half days.

288: TWO ARRESTED FOR DRUGS IMPORTATION APPEAR IN MAGISTRATES COURT - Falklands (Legal) - 04.11.2008

Today Jesus Carballo Martinez, 26 and Rogelio Curras Pastoriza, 41 from Galicia, Spain have appeared before Senior Magistrate Claire Faulds for importation of 30.6 kg of cocaine on Thursday, 30 October 2008 Jesus Carballo Martinez pleaded guilty to the charge, while Rogelio Curras Pastoriza did not enter a plea but sought legal representation.

289: Drug Traffickers Arrested in the Falklands - Falklands (Legal) - 31.10.2008

A joint operation involving the Falkland Islands Customs & Immigration Department, the JSPSU Dog Section and the Royal Falkland Islands Police has resulted in the arrest of six foreign seamen and the seizure of a large quantity of a class A drug .

290: ST HELENA EXCO REPORT 17/10/08 - St Helena (Legal) - 21.10.2008

There was a fairly full agenda for this EXCO and we began by reviewing the undertakings made during the last LEGCO.

291: Falklands Appoint Senior Magistrate - Falklands (Legal) - 20.10.2008

Government House announced today that Mr John Trevaskis has been appointed as Senior Magistrate for the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands and the British Antarctic Territory. Photo (C) File Photo - Mr John Trevaskis

292: Falklands Executive Council Report for September 2008 - Falklands (Legal) - 02.10.2008

Cllr Mike Rendell updates us on what happened during this important committee meeting.

293: LEGISLSTIVE COUNCIL 26 SEPTEMBER 2008 Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.09.2008

A meeting of Legislative Council was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1030hrs on Friday, 26 September 2008.

294: LEGISLSTIVE COUNCIL 26 SEPTEMBER 2008 Part2 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.09.2008

Councillors speak about what is important to them.

295: Legislative Council Friday, 12 September 2008 (Part 1) - Falklands (Legal) - 15.09.2008

A special meeting of Legislative Council was held on Friday, 12 September 2008

296: Legislative Council Friday, 12 September 2008 (Part 2) - Falklands (Legal) - 15.09.2008

Part 2 of the debate on the Constitution.

297: Legislative Council Friday, 12 September 2008 (Part 3) - Falklands (Legal) - 15.09.2008

The final part of this most important Legislative Council meeting

298: Summary of Executive Council 08/28/08 - Falklands (Legal) - 04.09.2008

A meeting of Executive Council took place on Thursday, 28 August 2008. Cllr Clausen updated the media on what happened during this important meeting.

299: Legislative Council Website for the Falklands - Falklands (Legal) - 26.08.2008

With the addition of this website the Falkland Islands Government will have on hand transcripts of all Legislative Council Proceedings.

300: St. Helena ExCo Report 17 – 12th August 2008 - St Helena (Legal) - 18.08.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr updates us on what happened during this important Committee meeting.

301: Royal Falkland Islands Police Crack Down on Seat Belt Abusers - Falklands (Legal) - 02.08.2008

Throughout July Police have been involved in a month long period of public awareness raising to remind motorists of the need and legal requirement to wear seatbelts when driving or as a passenger in a vehicle.

302: St Helena's Stacey Yon Attains Law Degree - St Helena (Legal) - 02.08.2008

Stacey Yon has graduated from a leading UK law school with a Bachelors Degree in Law.

303: St Helena Discusses the Human Rights Issue - St Helena (Legal) - 02.08.2008

Discussions will soon commence on how to build capacity in St Helena to address Human Rights with the arrival of a Human Rights Project Coordinator from the Commonwealth Foundation.

304: St Helena Executive Council Report (15-18 July 2008) - St Helena (Legal) - 02.08.2008

Last Friday was a particularly busy and eventful day. We had an informal Legislative Council in the morning and an Executive Council in the afternoon.

305: St Helena Executive Council Report 16 to 29 July 2008 - St Helena (Legal) - 02.08.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr reports on this vital St Helena Government Committee meeting.

306: St Helena EXCO Report (03/07/08) - St Helena (Legal) - 13.07.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr updates us on the latest Executive Council activity.

307: Falklands Executive Council Meetong 26 June 2008 - Falklands (Legal) - 02.07.2008

A meeting of Executive Council took place on Thursday, 26 June 2008.

308: CONSTITUTION OF ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - All (Legal) - 29.06.2008

The draft Constitution, dated 25 June 2008, has been published for the purpose of public consultation in St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha during the coming months. In large part it is a modified version of the draft Constitution prepared in 2003-2005, and includes some of the constitutional reforms discussed at that time.

309: Falklands Executive Council Report (27 May 2008) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.06.2008

A review of what went on during this vital government committee meeting

310: St Helena Shares Views on the Constitution - St Helena (Legal) - 14.05.2008

After the St Helena Government announced that Constitutional Change was once again on the agenda, a total of 27 people attended public meetings to listen to what was being proposed. Each meeting was also attended by various Councillors and SHG officials.

311: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting 24th April 2008 - Falklands (Legal) - 01.05.2008

The budget policy paper for 2008/09 was considered this month, as it normally is, and following a number of recommendations, was referred to the Budget Select Committee. An outstanding application for a further fund transfer was also considered and referred to the Budget Select Committee.

312: A MODERNISED CONSTITUTION FOR ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - Tristan (Legal) - 28.04.2008

In 2005 a draft new Constitution of St Helena was prepared. It would have introduced a system of ministerial government. But the people of St Helena rejected that proposed change in a consultative poll. In doing so they also rejected a great deal of potential improvement that had nothing to do with ministerial government.

313: St Helena EXCO Report for 22 April 2008 - St Helena (Legal) - 26.04.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr updates us on what happened during this vital Committee meeting.

314: St Helena Executive Council Meeting Report (04/04/08) - St Helena (Legal) - 16.04.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr updates us on what happened during this vital Government Committee meeting.

315: St Helena Considers New Immigration Bill - St Helena (Legal) - 16.04.2008

A draft Immigration Control Bill was published today for public consultation. The purpose of this Bill is to modernise and simplify the laws relating to immigration, and the controls on working and landholding by immigrants.

316: Executive Council Meeting Report (26/03/08) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.04.2008

A meeting of Executive Council took place on 26 March 2008.

317: St Helena Executive Council Meeting 06/03/08 - St Helena (Legal) - 10.03.2008

Many of you will know that Matt Young and Kedell Worboys, both directors of the Saint Helena Line that is responsible to SHG for the management of the RMS, have been visiting us.

318: Cllr Summers Nixes Illegal Argentine Charter Flights to the Falklands - Falklands (Legal) - 06.03.2008

Cllr Mike Summers has thrown cold water on an Argentine plea for a charter flight from Argentina carrying next of kin to the Falklands.

319: Falklands Executive Council Report (02/21/08) - Falklands (Legal) - 26.02.2008

A meeting of Executive Council took place on Thursday, 21 February 2008. Cllr Summers reviewed the meeting for FINN.

320: Legislative Council Friday, 22 February 2008 (Part 1) - Falklands (Legal) - 25.02.2008

A meeting of Legislative Council took place in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall on Friday, 22 February 2008.

321: Legislative Council 22 February 2008 (Part 2) - Falklands (Legal) - 25.02.2008

The Debate over Positive Discrimination

322: Legislative Council Friday, 22 February 2008 (Part 3) - Falklands (Legal) - 25.02.2008

Legislation and Motion for Adjournment Speeches.

323: ST HELENA ExCO Report 12th February 2008 - St Helena (Legal) - 21.02.2008

This week’s EXCO was the longest one I have chaired. There were 8 papers in all, a few more than usual, and some of the issues were worthy of lengthy deliberation.

324: Falklands Should Have a Constitution by Mid Year - Falklands (Legal) - 14.02.2008

With only three issues to resolve, the Falklands should have a new constitution by new year. Photo (c) Penguin News: From left to right: Cllr Robertson, Cllr Stevens,Cllr Hansen,Mr Andrew Allen, Ms Susan Dickson, Mr Ian hendry, Mr Michael Bradley, H. E. the Governor Mr Alan Huckle,Mr David Pickup (Attorney General) Cllr Birmingham, Cllr Rendell, Cllr Dr Clausen and Cllr Summers.

325: St. Helena Executive Council Report (29.01.08) - St Helena (Legal) - 04.02.2008

This week, someone said to me that they did not know the difference between LEGCO and EXCO. I felt it might be helpful to start with that and see if I can make it clear.

326: Executive Council Meeting 24 January 2008 - Falklands (Legal) - 30.01.2008

A meeting of Executive Council took place at Government House on 24 January 2008

327: Update on Repatriation of the two Nationals From the Democratic Republic of Congo - St Helena (Legal) - 27.01.2008

The Office of the Governor has today announced that the two stowaways from the Democratic Republic of Congo will not travel on the RMS St Helena tomorrow, 23 January, as originally intended, since there are no available berths.

328: St Helena Discussions on Financial Services and Money Laundering - St Helena (Legal) - 27.01.2008

The first round of public consultation on proposed legislation for financial services and money laundering has been completed. This was achieved with public meetings being held at the Half Tree Hollow and Jamestown Community Centres.

329: GOVERNOR GURR CHAIRS EXCO OVER THE PHONE - St Helena (Legal) - 18.01.2008

Due to the wonders of technology I was able to chair this morning’s Executive Council from Ascension Island. Also I apologise for the fact that this is being recorded over the phone, so I probably sound more tinny than usual.

330: Falklands Police News (16/01/08) - Falklands (Legal) - 16.01.2008

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkand Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

331: New Arrangements for the Issuance of UK Visas - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 04.01.2008

From 1 January 2008, those applying worldwide for visas for the UK will need to provide biometric information, in the form of digital fingerscans and photographs, as part of the application process.

332: Falklands - Summary of Executive Council (14/12/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 20.12.2007

Councillors update us on what happened at this important Council meeting.

333: Report on Exco Meeting held on 11th December 2007 - St Helena (Legal) - 17.12.2007

The Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday 11th December lasted from 9.30 am until 11.30. All Members attended with Cllr. Lines deputising for Cllr. Isaac who as most of you will know, is representing us abroad.

334: Foreign Affairs Committee Inquiry 3 December 2007 - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 17.12.2007

Councillor Mike Summers, OBE, Legislative Council, Falkland Islands, Leslie Jaques OBE, Commissioner for the Pitcairn Islands, and The Hon Brian W. Isaac MLC, Member of the Executive Council, St. Helena, gave evidence.

335: Constitutional Team Visits the Falklands - Falklands (Legal) - 14.12.2007

The long process of rewriting the constotution that was written in 1985 and amended in 1987 is coming to a close.

336: St. Helena Executive Council - 27 November 2007 - St Helena (Legal) - 09.12.2007

Andrew Gurr updates us on what happened during this vital Committee meeting on St. Helena.

337: Legislative Council 23/11/07 Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 30.11.2007

Find out what happened during this important Council meeting.

338: Legislative Council 11/23/07 Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 30.11.2007

The second part of this important Council meeting.

339: Legislative Council 23/11/07 Part 3 - Falklands (Legal) - 30.11.2007

The final part of this important Council meeting.

340: Executive Council 22/11/07 Report - Falklands (Legal) - 30.11.2007

This is an important Council Meeting.

341: In Support of Press and Speech Freedom - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 23.11.2007

If you think it's easy being a journalist, then think again. These photos were taken outside the Press Club in Karachi, Pakistan. (Copyright Info Withheld)

342: St Helena Executive Council Meeting; held Tuesday 13th November 2007 - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 22.11.2007

By Cyril Gunnell updates us on what happened during the latest meeting of St. Helena's Executive Council.

343: St. Helena Executive Council Report - St Helena (Legal) - 06.11.2007

Cyril Gunnell updates us on the latest meeting of the St. Helena Executive Council.

344: Falklands Executive Council Report (01/11/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.11.2007

A meeting of Executive Council took place on 24 October 2007. Following is a report about that meeting.

345: Police News (22/10/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 24.10.2007

Sergeant Tom Whistler of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest Police activity.

346: St. Helena - Quad Bikes on the Road - St Helena (Legal) - 03.10.2007

With effect from 1 October 2007, people will be able to use Quad Bikes on the main road.

347: St. Helena Executive Council Meeting held 18th September 2007 - St Helena (Legal) - 28.09.2007

Cyril Gunnell updates us on what happened during the latest St. Helena Executive Council Meeting.

348: Executive Council Report for September 2007 - Falklands (Legal) - 20.09.2007

A meeting of Executive Council took place on Thursday, 13 September 2007. Following is a report about that meeting.

349: Recent Police News from the Falklands - Falklands (Legal) - 05.09.2007

Sergeant Tom Whistler of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

350: Executive Council Report for August 2007 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.08.2007

A meeting of Executive Council has taken place. Find out what happened during this important meeting.

351: G-Mail Account Hacked - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 11.08.2007

Someone has hacked into Monsignor McPartland's G-Mail account and sent a scam spam to all of his contacts and many more people.

352: Police News (30/07/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 11.08.2007

Sergeant Tom Whistler of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

353: Falklands Appoint New Senior Magistrate - Falklands (Legal) - 10.08.2007

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of Alison Thompson as the new Senior Magistrate

354: St. Helena and Constitutional Change - St Helena (Legal) - 04.08.2007

In the 12th July 2007 open air programme on Radio St Helena, Councillor William Drabble when he was being interviewed, talked briefly about democracy in St Helena and made references to sections 11 and 12 of the Constitution. Several listeners have asked for details of these sections as they don’t have a copy of the Constitution.

355: Legislative Council (27/07/07) Part 4 - Falklands (Legal) - 01.08.2007

Councillors continue with Motion for Adjournment Speeches.

356: Legislative Council (27/07/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.08.2007

Councillors finish their motion for adjournment speeches.

357: Executive Council Report (24/07/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.08.2007

Find out what happened during the last meeting of Executive Council in the Falkland Islands

358: Legislative Council (27/07/07) Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 30.07.2007

A meeting of Legislative Council took place in Stanley on 27 July 2007. Following is a report on the meeting

359: Legislative Council (27/07/07) Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 30.07.2007

Following is the debate on the legislation at the LEGCO meeting held on 27 July 2007.

360: Legislative Council (27/07/07) Part 3 - Falklands (Legal) - 30.07.2007

Following are motion for Adjournment speeches of three Councillors at the LEGCO meeting held on 27 July 2007.

361: Police News (16/07/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 19.07.2007

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

362: St. Helena Executive Council Meeting (10/07/07) - St Helena (Legal) - 19.07.2007

In the open agenda part of the Executive Council Meeting held on Tuesday morning 10th July 2007 in the Council Chamber four items were discussed.

363: Police News (09/07/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 13.07.2007

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

364: Police News (03/07/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.07.2007

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police Updates us on the latest police activity.

365: Falklands Executive Council Report for June 2007 - Falklands (Legal) - 04.07.2007

Find out what happened during this important committee meeting.

366: Hydrocarbons Daily Record 26/06/07 - Falklands (Legal) - 27.06.2007

Optimism ahead of the US Department of Energy Administration inventory report has helped to lower the price of crude today.

367: Police News (18/06/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 19.06.2007

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

368: St. Helena Executive Council Meeting Report (12/06/07) - St Helena (Legal) - 19.06.2007

Cyril Gunnell reports on St. Helena's Executive Council Meeting in June.

369: Police News (05/06/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 06.06.2007

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

370: Legislative Council Motion for Adjournment Speeches (Part 1) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.06.2007

Councillors speak about what is important to them and their constituents.

371: Legislative Council Motion for Adjournment Speeches (Part 2) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.06.2007

Councillors speak about what is important to them and their constituents.

372: Legislative Council Motion for Adjournment Speeches (Part 3) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.06.2007

Councillors speak about what matters to them and their constituents.

373: Falklands Legislative Council Motion of Thanks Speeches Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 01.06.2007

Councillors thank H. E. the Governor for his State of the Nation Speech.

374: Falklands Legco Motion of Thanks Speeches Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 01.06.2007

Councillors say thank-you for H. E. the Governor Mr. Huckle's State of the Nation Speech.

375: Falklands Legco Motion of Thanks Speeches (Part 3) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.06.2007

Councillors thank H. E. the Governor Mr. Huckle for his State of the nation Address.

376: Falklands Legco Motion for Thanks Speeches (Part 4) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.06.2007

Councillors thank the Governor for his State of the Nation Speech.

377: Police News (28/05/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 31.05.2007

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

378: Falklands Executive Council Report (23/05/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 30.05.2007

Executive Council met at Government House on 23 May 2007.

379: Legislative Council Budget Presentation - Falklands (Legal) - 28.05.2007

The Financial Secretary Mr. Derek Howatt presented his budget to Legislative Council on Thursday, 24 may 2007.

380: New Chief Justice for the Falkland Islands - Falklands (Legal) - 23.05.2007

His Lordship Christopher Gardner QC has been appointed the new Chief Justice for the Falkland Islands replacing Mr. james Wood QC.

381: Police News (21/05/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 22.05.2007

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

382: New Attorney General Appointed for the Falklands - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 19.05.2007

Mr. David Pickup has been appointed the new Attorney General for nthe Falkland Islands. Photo (c) peelcourt.com

383: Falklands Summary of Executive Council (26/04/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 02.05.2007

Though dominated by the budget there were other items discussed.

384: Island Council Ordinance Suspended - Ascension (Legal) - 26.04.2007

Governor Clancy has decided that suspending the Island Council Ordinance is the way forward in governing Ascension Island during the next 12 months.

385: Police News (19/04/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 20.04.2007

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

386: Election Deadline Reaps Only Two Candidates - Ascension (Legal) - 19.04.2007

Only two people put themselves forward for elections to Ascension Island's Council.

387: Police News (11/04/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 11.04.2007

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

388: EXCO Approves Crown Land Policy - St Helena (Legal) - 06.03.2007

Executive Council has approved a policy relating to making Crown land available for commercial and house building purposes which will come into effect on 12 March 2007.

389: Executive Council approves Policy On the Waiver of Immigration Fees - St Helena (Legal) - 01.03.2007

Executive Council has approved a policy on the waiver of immigration fees. This policy takes immediate effect. People with St Helenian Status will not, however, be required to pay any fees.

390: Executive Council Meeting Report (22/02/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 28.02.2007

Find out what happened during this very important meeting.

391: Legislative Council Report (23/02/07 - Falklands (Legal) - 27.02.2007

A transcript of this important meeting.

392: Arrest Made in Jih Da Gan Case - Falklands (Legal) - 24.02.2007

After questionning crew who jumped ship in Stanley Harbour on Monday, an Arrest was made aborard the vessel this morning.

393: St. Helena Executive Council Report (29/01/07) - St Helena (Legal) - 09.02.2007

At the Executive Council meeting held on 6 February 2007, Council considered the way forward with regard to the Undertakings given and the Resolutions made at the Legislative Council meeting held on 29 January 2007.

394: Cut-off Date Reminder for Regisster of Electors. - St Helena (Legal) - 08.02.2007

If you wish to vote in St. Helena's elections, please read this.

395: Nearly There: FCO to Receive Draft Constitution - Falklands (Legal) - 06.02.2007

The Falklands will have a new constitution sooner rather than later if Cllr. Mike Summers has anything to do with it.

396: Nearly There: FCO to Receive Draft Constitution - Falklands (Legal) - 06.02.2007

The Falklands will have a new constitution sooner rather than later if Cllr. Mike Summers has anything to do with it.

397: Police News (06/02/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 06.02.2007

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

398: Executive Council Report for January 2007 - Falklands (Legal) - 31.01.2007

Find out what happened during this important council meeting.

399: Falklands: Public Meetng Report (23/01/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 24.01.2007

The subject of this meeting was the proposed Road Traffic Bill.

400: St. Helena Legislative Council to Meet - St Helena (Legal) - 24.01.2007

Legislative Council will meet on Monday 29 January 2007 to discuss a number of issues. This will be Council’s first formal meeting for 2007.

401: Police News (22/01/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 23.01.2007

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

402: St. Helena Announces Legal Assistance for the Public - St Helena (Legal) - 18.01.2007

The Lay Advocates & Legal Assistance Ordinance enables the Public Solicitor to appoint suitable and interested people to be Lay Advocates to assist members of the public with legal problems. Lay Advocates are volunteers, but receive a range of allowances for the work they do.

403: Police News (15/01/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 16.01.2007

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

404: New Crown Counsel for Ascension Island - Ascension (Legal) - 04.01.2007

Ms Lorna Drummond has been appointed to the office of Crown Counsel for Ascension Island.

405: Police News (11/12/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 12.12.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

406: Police News (04/12/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 05.12.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

407: Press Freedom Violated in Fiji - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 05.12.2006

The Daily Record may have experienced problems but another colleague has had to shut down because of a press freedom violation.

408: St. Helena: Trade Licensing Ordinance and Trade Fairs - St Helena (Legal) - 30.11.2006

The Attorney General says, "It has come to my attention that concerns have been expressed about the lawfulness of the recent Trade Fairs arranged by the St. Helena Development Agency on the occasion of cruise ship visits.

409: Police News (27/11/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 28.11.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

410: Police Bullying to be Mediated - Falklands (Legal) - 23.11.2006

A cast by ine Police Officer against another will be resolved through mediation.

411: Former Detective Sergeant Receives 200 Hours Community Service - Falklands (Legal) - 19.11.2006

DS Jonathan Butler was today sentenced to serve 200 hours of Community Service and pay £500 in costs, having pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct in a public office.

412: Police News (13/11/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 14.11.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

413: Sobering Judgment for Chief Police Officer - Falklands (Legal) - 13.11.2006

The first trial of former Chief Police Officer Dave Morris ended with a guilty verdict. In a heart-rending court session on Thursday Afternoon the Acting Senior Magistrate outlined several areas where he felt Mr. Morris’s judgment and actions were not consistent with being an innocent man.

414: Police News (06/11/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 07.11.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

415: MET Investigates Fresh Allegation Against RFIP Officer - Falklands (Legal) - 07.11.2006

Government House has announced that Detective Chief Superintendent Carl Bussey will conduct an investigation into a fresh allegation against a Royal Falkland Islands Police Officer.

416: Police News (30/10/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 31.10.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest Police Activity.

417: Police News (23/10/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 24.10.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police Updates us on the latest police activity.

418: It's All Change at the Attorney General's Chambers! - Falklands (Legal) - 23.10.2006

Upon his retirement at the end of the month, Attorney General Mr. David Lang, QC will be replaced by the Principal Crown Council, Mrs Melanie Chilton. Miss Ros Cheek, a Falkland Islander, will become Principal Crown Council.

419: Police News (16/10/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 17.10.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police Updates us on the latest police activity.

420: Police News (09/10/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 10.10.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest Police activity.

421: Chagos Islands Update - St Helena (Legal) - 08.10.2006

Celia Whittaker updates us on the latest in the fight to bring Chagos Islanders home.

422: Police and Court News (04/10/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 06.10.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts updates us on the latest police activity.

423: Falklands say Yes to Fish Farming and No to Money Laundering - Falklands (Legal) - 01.10.2006

Legislation passed by Councillors reflect new industries and an old problem.

424: Falklands Set To Go Smokeless - Falklands (Legal) - 30.09.2006

Councillors have debated a smoking ban for Falklands Pubs at Legislative Council.

425: Charles C. Soludo, Someone is Copying You! - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 23.09.2006

If you are the Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, then you should be aware of the fraud that is being carried out in your name. Please read below.

426: Court News (20/09/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 22.09.2006

Find out what happened in Court this week.

427: Councillor Drabble Attends Conference in Abuja, Nigeria - St Helena (Legal) - 20.09.2006

Councillor William Drabble, Chairman of the Public Health and Social Services Committee, has attended the 52nd Parliamentary Conference in Abuja, Nigeria along with over 350 members of the Commonwealth. Councillor Drabble departed St Helena on 21 August 2006 and travelled to Nigeria via Cape Town and Johannesburg

428: Court News (13/09/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 15.09.2006

The latest news from Magistrate's Court

429: Police News (07/08/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 08.08.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest Police Activity.

430: Executive Council Report for July 2006 - Falklands (Legal) - 01.08.2006

H. E. the Governor Mr. Pearce, in his last Executive Council Meeting, thanks all who he has worked with over the years.

431: Police News (07/25/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 26.07.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts updates us on the latest police activity.

432: Police News (17/07/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 16.07.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

433: Lessons Learned from Gordon Forbes - Falklands (Legal) - 04.07.2006

Chris Simpkins gives a run-down on the valuable lessons this long running case has presented to FIG's handling of fixed contracts.

434: Police News (28/06/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 28.06.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest Police activity.

435: Police Committee Report (20/06/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 22.06.2006

Find out what happened during this important committee meeting.

436: Police News (20/06/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 20.06.2006

Sgt. Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police tells us about the latest police activity.

437: Court News (16/06/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 19.06.2006

The latest news from Stanley Magistrate's Court.

438: United Nations C-24 Address by Cllr Richard Davies. - Falklands (Legal) - 17.06.2006

This is Cllr. Davies' first speechto the C-24 Committee.

439: United Nations C-24 Speech by Cllr. Richard Stevens - Falklands (Legal) - 17.06.2006

"Unlike Argentina the Falklands has enjoyed stability and prudence through the good times and the bad throughout our 170 year history. "

440: Police News (12/06/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 13.06.2006

Sgt. Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest Police activity.

441: Court News (07/07/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 07.06.2006

A round up of today's court news

442: Police News (05/05606) - Falklands (Legal) - 06.06.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest Police activity.

443: Court News (05/06/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 06.06.2006

The latest Court News

444: Falklands Extend Seatbelt Law - Falklands (Legal) - 31.05.2006

Police Inspector Len McGill tells us about the amended law.

445: Executive Council Report for May 2006 - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 30.05.2006

H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce updates us on the latest Executive Council meeting.

446: Police News (22/05/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 22.05.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest Police Activity.

447: Police News (15/05/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 16.05.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police tells us about the latest police activity.

448: Police News (08/05/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 08.05.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest Police activity.

449: ITQ Taxation Discussed at General Purposes Committee - Falklands (Legal) - 07.05.2006

ITQ was taken out of the Taxation Amendment Bill during February's Legislative Council Meeting.

450: Cllr. Summers Discusses Select Committee on the Constitution - Falklands (Legal) - 07.05.2006

The Constitution is being discussed not only at GPC, but in the wider community.

451: Police News (01/05/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.05.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

452: Court News (24/04/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 25.04.2006

Three people had cases heard in Magistrate's Court this morning.

453: Police News (24/04/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 25.04.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

454: Court News: 19 April 2006 - Falklands (Legal) - 20.04.2006

There were three cases before Senior Magistrate, Mrs. Claire Faulds, on Wednesday.

455: Court News (13/14 April 2006) - Falklands (Legal) - 17.04.2006

Before Senior Magistrate Claire Faulds on Wednesday and Thursday.

456: Police News (13/04/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 15.04.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest Police Activity.

457: Police News (09/04/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 10.04.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest Police activity.

458: Police News (27.03.06) - Falklands (Legal) - 28.03.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the most recent police activity.

459: Police News (03/06/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 07.03.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

460: Legislative Council: Friday, 24 February 2006 (Part 1) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.03.2006

Questions for Oral Answer are discussed in this section.

461: Legislative Council: Friday, 24 February 2006 (Part 2) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.03.2006

Legislation is debated in this section.

462: Legislative Council: Friday, 24 February 2006 (Part 3) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.03.2006

Motion for Adjournment speeches - thanks for the MPA tour are included.

463: Police News (02/20/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 21.02.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on recent police activity.

464: Elected Councillors Speak to Lord Triesman - Ascension (Legal) - 21.02.2006

I can think of another place where it is said, "There is No Indigenous Population."

465: Law Lectures for the Community School - Falklands (Legal) - 13.02.2006

Mr. Simon Jackson QC will be giving an 8-week course.

466: St. Helena Executive Council Report - St Helena (Legal) - 13.02.2006

The latest from St. Helena's Executive Council

467: Police and Court News (02/06/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 07.02.2006

Sgt. Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

468: Court News (02/01/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 02.02.2006

Today's very busy Court session

469: Chief Justice Announces Retirement - Falklands (Legal) - 31.01.2006

Chief Justice James Wood will be retiring in July 2006.

470: Police News (01/30/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 31.01.2006

Sgt Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on recent police activity.

471: Law Lords Deliver Landmark Decision - Ascension (Legal) - 30.01.2006

Now Britons working abroad have a right to have unfair dismissal cases brought before a UK tribuna.

472: Court News (25/01/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 26.01.2006

The Brian Williams Appeal was turned down by Chief Justice Wood.

473: Suspended Police Officers Arrested and Charged - Falklands (Legal) - 25.01.2006

Two senior police officers from the Royal Falkland Islands Police have been arrested and charged as a result of a Metropolitan Police investigation.

474: Quark and Frieremar Lose Appeal for Conviction - Falklands (Legal) - 24.01.2006

Quark Fishing Limited and Frieremar SA have lost their appeal on a conviction and sentence handed down in September 2005.

475: Ascension's Councillors Put Their Case to Lord Triesman - Ascension (Legal) - 24.01.2006

Ascension's Councillors are determined to preserve their right to self determination.

476: Police and Court News (01/23/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 24.01.2006

Sgt. Dave Roberts updates us on the latest police and court activity.

477: Ascension Island: No Place Like Home - Ascension (Legal) - 21.01.2006

The Guardian's Isabel Hinton tells a few home truths about Ascension Islands right to self determination.

478: Detective Team to Return to the Falklands - Falklands (Legal) - 18.01.2006

Members of the Metropolitan Police will be returning to the Falklands to conclude detailed aspects of their investigations into accusations against against two members of the Royal Falkland Islands Police.

479: Police News (01/16/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 17.01.2006

Sgt Dave Roberts updates us on the weekend's police activity

480: Quark and Freiremar Appeal Against Fishing Convictions - S.Georgia (Legal) - 17.01.2006

Quark Fishing Limited and Freiremar SA are appealing against convictions and fines imposed on them for licence violations that occurred in South Georgia waters in 2004.

481: Police and Court News (01/13/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 14.01.2006

Sgt Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police gives an update of recent Police and Court activity.

482: Police and Court News (01/09/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 09.01.2006

Sgt. Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police and court activity.

483: Police News (03/01/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.01.2006

Sgt Dave Roberts tells us of recent Police Activity.

484: Police News (22/12/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 23.12.2005

A brief run-down of recent Police activity

485: Fishing Company Fined £15,000 - Falklands (Legal) - 22.12.2005

At 1400 on Thursday, 22 December 2005 the Captain and Owners of the Koras 8 appeared in court to answer charges of not obeying a fishery officer's instructions.

486: Executive Council Report for December 2005 - Falklands (Legal) - 20.12.2005

Find out what happened during this important Council meeting

487: Press Release from the Island Council - Ascension (Legal) - 17.12.2005

Following recent events where Ascension Islanders have been told that Island Status is not feasible, Ascension's Councillors have issued the following statement:

488: Press Release from Governor Clancy - St Helena (Legal) - 17.12.2005

Governor Clancy of St. Helena Explains the reasons why Ascension Islanders will not have Island Status rights.

489: Legislative Council: Friday, 16 December 2005 - Falklands (Legal) - 17.12.2005

A Complete Report.

490: Recent Police Activity (15/12/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 16.12.2005

A brief run-down of recent Police activity.

491: Police Committee News (12/14/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 15.12.2005

Find out what happened at this vital meeting.

492: Do You Know Where Tony McClelland Is? - Falklands (Legal) - 12.12.2005

The Joint Services Police Service Unit (JSPSU) would like to hear from you if you have any inor on Mr. McClelland. Photo (c) Crown Copyright

493: Police News (12/12/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 12.12.2005

A run-down of recent Police activity

494: Police News (02/12/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.12.2005

Sgt. Dave Roberts givesa run-down on Police activity.

495: Falklands Search for Missing Person - Falklands (Legal) - 02.12.2005

Mr. McClelland is still missing.

496: Police News: 28/11/05 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.11.2005

The latest news from the Royal Falkland Islands Police.

497: Executive Council (November Report) - Falklands (Legal) - 29.11.2005

H. E. the Governor explains what happened during this vital meeting.

498: Gordon Forbes Case Settled - Falklands (Legal) - 27.11.2005

Finally the Gordon Forbes case can be put behind us. An FIG press release tells all.

499: Familiar Names Amongst Ascension's New Councillors - Ascension (Legal) - 23.11.2005

Geoff Jones and Lawson Henry are the most notable.

500: Police News (21/11/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 23.11.2005

A brief run-down of Police Activity

501: New Speaker and EXCO Members Elected - Falklands (Legal) - 23.11.2005

Legislative Council held elections of their own to vote for a Speaker and 3 Executive Council Members.

502: Legislative Council: Tuesday, 22 November 2005 Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 22.11.2005

The Election of a Speaker, The election of three EXCO Members, a Motion and Legislation were considered today. Photo (c) Penguin News - The Legislative Council Members that attended the meeting today

503: Legislative Council: Tuesday, 22 November 2005 Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 22.11.2005

Motion for Adjournment speeched conclude Tuesday's session.

504: Davidoff Loses Compensation Claim - Falklands (Legal) - 10.11.2005

After many years seeking compensation, Davidoff has lost his case in an Argentine Court.

505: Seven-Man Police Team Arrives on Saturday - Falklands (Legal) - 10.11.2005

Two senior police officers who have been suspended will have their cases investigated by Professional Standards Department investigators.

506: Inquest Opened into Naval Rating's Death - Falklands (Legal) - 03.11.2005

The name of the Naval Rating tragically killed in an RTA on Saturday has been released.

507: Right of Abode, why it did not occur during the first Council - Ascension (Legal) - 03.11.2005

I think it is fair to state that three years ago most of Ascension’s Voters expected that right of abode would be made available at some point during the life time of Ascension’s

508: Falklands Police and Court News (01/11/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 02.11.2005

It has been an extremely busy time for the Royal Falkland Islands Police.

509: Settlement Near for Gordon Forbes Case - Falklands (Legal) - 28.10.2005

The Falklands Chief Executive has announced that the Gordon Forbes case will be settled soon.

510: Murrell Valley Management Plan Delayed - Falklands (Legal) - 28.10.2005

Chris Simpkins explains the reasons behind the delay.

511: Falklands: Chief Police Officer and Detective Sergeant Suspended - Falklands (Legal) - 28.10.2005

Two trusted and efficient police officers have been suspended on full pay.

512: Falklands Court and Committee News - Falklands (Legal) - 27.10.2005

A small but interesting report.

513: Candidates For Election in the Falklands Announced - Falklands (Legal) - 27.10.2005

There are plenty of Candidates to choose from in this November's elections.

514: Police News (25/10/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 26.10.2005

The latest Police news

515: Election News - Falklands (Legal) - 26.10.2005

The Falklands Election is heating up and this news gives insight into how the election will be conducted.

516: Court News (19/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 19.10.2005

A brief report of Wednesday's court schedule

517: Police News (19/10/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 19.10.2005

Find out what concerns the Royal Falkland Islands Police have about unexploded ordinance.

518: Court News (14/10/05) - St Helena (Legal) - 17.10.2005

A man has been sentenced to 6 months in prison for 3 Offences including GBH.

519: Police and Court News (10/10/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 11.10.2005

A brief report from the Royal Falkland Islands Police and from the Court

520: Flklands: Court News - Falklands (Legal) - 05.10.2005

A session of the Magistrate's Court (Criminal) took place on Wednesday, 05 October 2005 at 1000 hrs.

521: Police Warn about Child Porn Spam Scam e-miils - Falklands (Legal) - 05.10.2005

The Royal Falkland Islands Police warn Islanders that clicking on porn sites is illegal.

522: Executive Council September Report - Falklands (Legal) - 27.09.2005

A brief report on the proceedings of Executive Council.

523: Legislative Council: 23 September 2005 (Part 2) - Falklands (Legal) - 25.09.2005

Motion for Adjournment speeches are always popular with constituents.

524: Legislative Council: 23 September 2005 (Part 1) - Falklands (Legal) - 23.09.2005

In this first part of the last meeting of this Council there was some legislation passed and a motion to codify the role of Speaker waspassed.

525: No One Hurt in East Stanley Incident - Falklands (Legal) - 22.09.2005

A youth has been taken into custody for barricading himself in an East Stanley House.

526: Results of the 2005 General Election - St Helena (Legal) - 01.09.2005

Garron Yon tells us about the new Legislative Council for St. Helena.

527: Legislative Council: 26 August 2005 Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 27.08.2005

Fisheries dominated the legislation and the debate during this important session of Legislative Council.

528: Legislative Council: 26 August 2005 Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 27.08.2005

There was a lively debate about the Fisheries Bill that was passed.

529: Legislative Council: 26 August 2005 Part 3 - Falklands (Legal) - 27.08.2005

Various subjects were brought up during the Motion for Adjournment Speeches.

530: Gordon Forbes Case Cost FIG Nearly £2Million - Falklands (Legal) - 23.08.2005

According to Cllr. Mike Summers, FIG are still in positive financial territory on this one.

531: GOVERNOR’S REPORT ON THE MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ON THURSDAY 28 JULY 2005 - Falklands (Legal) - 02.08.2005

Executive Council met at Government House for its monthly meeting on Thursday 28 July 2005. H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce tells us more.

532: MPA Man Imprisoned for 8 Days - Falklands (Legal) - 05.07.2005

A soldier returning to the UK from the Falklands has had his Ascension Island delay extended by 8 days at Her Majesty’s Pleasure.

533: Councillors Birmingham and Luxton: C-24 Addresses - Falklands (Legal) - 15.06.2005

Councillors Birmingham and Luxton set the record straight on Falklands self determination.

534: Legislative Council, 25 May 2005: Debate on the Bills - Falklands (Legal) - 05.06.2005

Debate is an important element of passing or rejecting legislation, as is explaining what the Bills' contents.

535: Report from the Select Committee: No Surprises - Falklands (Legal) - 27.05.2005

Most of the proposals went through exactly as stated.

536: May 2005 Executive Council Report - Falklands (Legal) - 27.05.2005

Executive Council met twice this week, primarily (as is usual at this time of the year) to deal with matters connected with the annual budget session of Legislative Council. But there were also a number of other issues on Executive Council’s agenda, the key elements. H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce tells us more.

537: Elque: A Brief Court Report - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 20.04.2005

Owners of the Fishing vessel, the ELQUE, have been fined £125,000.00 for fishing without a licence in South Georgia Waters. FIBS's Corina Bishop reports about other fines that have to be paid.

538: 21st Century EXCO - St Helena (Legal) - 09.04.2005

Last Tuesday afternoon, a first was chalked up for SHG in this technological age – EXCO via videoconference.

539: Falklands Executive Council Report for March 2005 - Falklands (Legal) - 04.04.2005

There was a lengthy agenda to get through this month.

540: All Set for the Constitutional Consultative Poll - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 04.04.2005

The South Atlantic Island of St. Helena will have a consultative poll on their proposed new constitution on 25 May 2005. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA-SH) - Tony Green at last Monday's public meeting in the Parish Hall

541: January : One to One With Howard Pearce - Falklands (Legal) - 03.02.2005

Corina Bishop quizzes H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce about last week's EXCO meeting.

542: Legislative Council (Part 2) 28 January 2005 - Falklands (Legal) - 02.02.2005

Councillors speak their mind during Motion for Adjournment speeches.

543: Executive Council: January Report - Falklands (Legal) - 01.02.2005

A full transcript of the Governor's interview with Corina Bishop will be posted shortly.

544: Legislative Council (Part 1) 28 January 2005 - Falklands (Legal) - 31.01.2005

A meeting of Legislative Council took place on Friday, 28 January 2005 in the Court and Council Chamber of the town hall at 1030am. Present were Councillors Birmingham, Cheek, Edwards, N., Edwards, R., Hansen, Luxton and Summers. Cllr. Cockwell was ill.

545: Joint Consultative Forum Video Conference Success - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 31.01.2005

Officials from the St Helena Government and the Ascension Island Government met on Friday afternoon. This was the first meeting of the Joint Consultative Forum and video conferencing equipment was used.

546: The Necessity Behind Protecting Our Children - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 26.12.2004

A workshop to launch a strategy for child protection in the South Atlantic Overseas Territories was hosted by the Ascension Island Government on 19 December 2004.

547: One to One With Chris Burgess - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 15.12.2004

Firearms Consultant, Chris Burgess tells Corina Goss about his work and advice to Police Forces all over the world.

548: Executive Council Report for November 2004 - Falklands (Legal) - 02.12.2004

There were two special sessions of Exco held last month in addition to the normal meeting. Governor Howard Pearce (HP) explains.

549: Legislative Council: Friday, 26 November 2004 - Falklands (Legal) - 27.11.2004

A meeting of Legislative Council took place on Friday, 26 November 2004 in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall. All Councillors, except Cllr. the Hon Mr. Roger Edwards, as well as the Speaker, Attorney General and Financial Secretary were present.

550: FIG Lose Gordon Forbes Appeal - Falklands (Legal) - 11.11.2004

The Government has lost its appeal against Acting Judge Nick Sanders’ ruling on the Gordon Forbes case. FIG made the appeal against the decision to dismiss its application for an order set to aside the part award given by the Arbitrator on the 6th of November 2002. Corina Goss from FIBS tells us more.

551: One to One with Roger Edwards - Falklands (Legal) - 26.10.2004

Cllr. Edwards says he will be running again for Legco next year. Corina Goss of FIBS asks the questions.

552: Executive Council Report for August 2004 - Falklands (Legal) - 01.09.2004

Miss. Harriet Hall reports on what happened at this meeting.

553: Executive Council Report for July 2004 - Falklands (Legal) - 04.08.2004

Executive Council dealt with the usual mixed bag of issues at its July meeting. H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce sends the following report.

554: News from Gilbert House - Falklands (Legal) - 04.08.2004

Responsibilities and Rights of People and Parliaments in a Global Community is the theme of the Small Countries and 50th Plenary Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association which will take place in Canada from the 30th August to 9th September 2004.

555: Legislative Council: 30 July 2004 Complete Report - Falklands (Legal) - 31.07.2004

"It also means the public taking a real interest in the completion of the Constitutional Review. I know it’s taken a long time and I don’t really apologise for that. You don’t rush into changing constitutions." Cllr. Mike Summers.

556: FIG to Appeal Gordon Forbes Decision - Falklands (Legal) - 30.07.2004

In an on-going saga over the contracts awarded to Gordon Forbes Construction (Falklands) Ltd. The Falkland Islands Government will appeal against the final decision of the Arbitrators, who ruled in favour of the construction company.

557: Legislature Meets on Friday - St Helena (Legal) - 23.07.2004

There wias a formal session of Legislative Council on Friday 23rd July at 10:00 am in the Courthouse.

558: Executive Council June Report - Falklands (Legal) - 30.06.2004

Acting Governor Harriet Hall reviews June's Meeting of Executive Council.

559: Legislative Council: Motion for Adjournment Speeches - Falklands (Legal) - 31.05.2004

Councillors finish off the Budget session of Legislative Council.

560: Policing and Development Plan Introduced at Public Meeting - Falklands (Legal) - 27.05.2004

Police Chief, Dave Morris, at a public meeting at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday afternoon, introduced the Royal Falkland Islands Police Policing and Development Plan. With him were Sgt. Dave Roberts and Detective Inspector McGill as well as Councillors. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Students in a role-play during a D.A.R.E. presentation

561: Executive Council Report for April - Falklands (Legal) - 04.05.2004

Harriet Hall tells us about this important meeting.

562: Public Meeting: 27 April 2004 - Falklands (Legal) - 28.04.2004

A public meeting took place in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1700 on Tuesday, 27 April 2004.

563: Attorney General to take post in Cayman Islands - St Helena (Legal) - 30.01.2004

Attorney General Kurt De Freitas OBE QC, will be leaving St Helena in March of this year to take up his new post of Solicitor General in the Cayman Islands.

564: Legislative Council Written Question - Falklands (Legal) - 02.01.2004

A written question has been generated about yellow lines.

565: Legislative Council: 19 December 2003 - Falklands (Legal) - 31.12.2003

The main point of this Legislative Council was to pass the Taxes Ordinance 2003.

566: Executive Council Meeting for December 2003 - Falklands (Legal) - 24.12.2003

This was a short but urgent meeting.

567: Legislative Council: Motion for Adjournment Speeches - Falklands (Legal) - 20.12.2003

Councillor Summers spills the beans about Charter Flights.

568: BUILDING A MODERN AND EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OVERSEAS TERRITORIES (10/12/03) - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 12.12.2003

Secretary of State, Jaclk Straw, has addressed the Overseas Territories Consultative Council

569: Legislative Council: 21 November 2003 - Falklands (Legal) - 21.11.2003

A meeting of Legislative Council took place on Friday. Tribute was paid to British dead in Turkey. Photo: (c) J. Brock (FINN) - Ian Hansen at Government House after signing the Oath of Secrecy.

570: An Assortment of Legislative News - St Helena (Legal) - 18.11.2003

Councillor Robert Robertson departed St Helena on Monday 22 September to attend the 49th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference which is to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 4 to 12 October.

571: The Inquest of Kirsty Brown - Br.Ant.Territory (Legal) - 14.11.2003

The inquest into the tragic death of Antarctic Scientist, Kirsty Brown, was held in Stanley Coroner's Court this afternoon. Sue Gyford from FIBS reports.

572: New Chief Islander for Tristan da Cunha - Tristan (Legal) - 13.11.2003

Mrs. Joseph Green is Tristan da Cunha's new Chief Islander. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA - TdC) - James Glass, who stepped down as Chief Islander last week.

573: Falklands: Executive Council for October - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 07.11.2003

As usual, a heavy agenda for this busy executive body.

574: Ian Hansen Wins Camp By-Election - Falklands (Legal) - 06.11.2003

People in Camp have chosen a Camp resident to elect them.

575: Legislative Council: Motion for Adjournment Speeches - Tristan (Legal) - 02.11.2003

At the end of Council it is time for Councillors to say what's on their minds.

576: Legislative Council, 30 October 2003, Questions - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 01.11.2003

What concerns Councillors enough to warrant further investigation? Read on.

577: Constitutional Reform - Tristan (Legal) - 24.10.2003

Cllr. the Hon. Mrs Cathy Hopkins has answered the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Overseas Territories regarding Constitutional Reform. Some of these affect Tristan.

578: Three Candidates for Camp Bye-Election - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 17.10.2003

On November 6th, Campers are asked to vote for one of three candidates.

579: Bye Election Announced for Philip Miller's Seat - Falklands (Legal) - 30.09.2003

A bye Election will be held for Philip Miller's seat on November 6th.

580: EXCO Report for September - Falklands (Legal) - 24.09.2003

This month there was a varied meeting. The Acting Governor tells us more.

581: Coroner and Police Officer Return to the Falklands - Br.Ant.Territory (Legal) - 15.08.2003

Coroner, Nick Sanders, Sgt. Dave Roberts and the body of Kirsty Brown have returned to the Falklands

582: Coroner and Police Officer Fly to Rothera - Br.Ant.Territory (Legal) - 14.08.2003

The inquest into the death of British scientist, Kirst Brown, can finally take place. Her body should be flown to Stanley on Friday.

583: Planning and Building Committee Report for August - Falklands (Legal) - 12.08.2003

If you have submitted a Planning or Building Application then read this report.

584: Anthony Leo Appointed to Council Committees - St Helena (Legal) - 25.07.2003

Tony Leo has been appointed to be a member of three Council Committees.

585: Executive Council: June Notes - Falklands (Legal) - 03.07.2003

This was Russ Jarvis's last Exco and he gave the round-up.

586: Legislative Council: Motion for Adjournment Speeches - Falklands (Legal) - 10.06.2003

Find out what the Falklands Councillors think about what is important for the Islands.

587: Budget Presentation - Falklands (Legal) - 28.05.2003

Derek Howatt has presented the 2003/04 budget to Legislative Council.

588: Charging for Legal Services - St Helena (Legal) - 27.03.2003

Legal services provided by the Public Solicitor are currently free of charge. However, last year's legislation changed all that.

589: Executive Council Notes for February 2003 - Falklands (Legal) - 04.03.2003

Several important pieces of legislation were considered at this meeting

590: Public Meeting: Tuesday, 25 February (Part 2) - Falklands (Legal) - 28.02.2003

Children and underage smoking as well as immigration was discussed with Councillors at this public meeting

591: Executive Council Meeting Report - Falklands (Legal) - 04.02.2003

H.E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce updates the general public on what went on at January's EXCO.

592: Constitutional Reform - St Helena (Legal) - 03.02.2003

British Citizenship Has its advantages.

593: Baroness Amos on Constitutional Reform - St Helena (Legal) - 03.02.2003

Baroness Amos has written the people of St. Helena about items that are important for a constitutional reform

594: Legislative Council Meeting: Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 02.02.2003

On Friday, 31 January 2002, Legislative Council met. Following is part one of a two-part transcript

595: Legislative Council: Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 02.02.2003

Councillors expressed their concerns during the Motion for Adjournment speeches.

596: Five Bills Proposed by SHG - St Helena (Legal) - 16.01.2003

St. Helena Legislative Council will be considering a diverse list of new legislation when it meets on 20 January.

597: 'How will Foreign Policy be conducted in the 21st Century?' - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 14.01.2003

In this speech by Simon Fraser, some insite is given to the way ahead for the FCO in the 21st Century.

598: Legislative Praise for Veterans Visit - Falklands (Legal) - 25.11.2002

Legislative Council heard about how Prince Andrew was affected by his trip to the Falklands.

599: It's Ugly Head: Human Rights Abuses at Sea - Falklands (Legal) - 01.10.2002

By J. Brock (FINN) Since the Falklands fishery began in 1986, there have been reports of Human Rights abuses at sea around the Falklands. The most recent abuses have been reported by FIBS.

600: Councillor Luxton Sets The Record Straight - Falklands (Legal) - 30.09.2002

Councillor Luxton explains the ins and outs of his portfolios.