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17 March 2007

Triesman condemns further arrests in zimbabwe
seen at 21:23, 17 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on arrests in Zimbabwe, Minister for Africa Lord Triesman said:
Foreign secretary's statement on palestinian national unity government
seen at 19:41, 17 March in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following the approval of a National Unity Government by the Palestinian Legislative Council, the Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett, said:
'...Repeal the Payment of Wages Act 1991' -- David Smith
seen at 16:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Payment of Wages Act 1991 repealed the Truck Act of 1831-1896. It was...
'...Arrange for an annual St George's day debate in the House of Commons' -- Tom Watson
seen at 16:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The House of Commons should celebrate the Patron Saint of England by holding...
'...give us free school buses to cut down on traffic.' -- George Snape
seen at 16:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My petition is trying to cut down traffic on the roads .
'...allow public voting on motions before MPs at Westminster and petitions' -- Richard Rose
seen at 16:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Want the Govt to allow the public to vote on motions before MP's in...
'...Licence the Removals and Storage industry' -- Derek Bardwa
seen at 16:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Do most people realise that anybody who has a van can start a Removal and...
'...Recognise Wicca as an official religion, to include all rights given to a recognised religion.' -- Liz Phythian
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have noticed that there are a couple of petitions about Wicca, Witchcraft...
'...show Al Gore's film 'An Inconvenient Truth' as a simultaneous broadcast on all terrestial TV channels.' -- Darren Rees
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Al Gore's influential film 'An Inconvenient Truth' is now required viewing...
'...to ease traffic congestion by banning cars making journeys between the hours of 5am and 9pm' -- Ellis Michaels
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In order to ease congestion introduce a law whereby it is an offence for a...
'...Transfer all speed cameras to be installed as red light safety cameras' -- Phil Giddings
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Speed or so called safety cameras do nothing for genuine road safety, they...
'...Abolish the draconian law that prevents me from buying a bottle of methylated spirits on a Sunday' -- David Bower
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I recently attempted to buy some methylated spirit from my local DIY chain...
'...Re-establish the British Empire and show the world what a great nation this land is.' -- Eric Wood
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We seek the re-establishment of the British Empire by the introduction of...
'...Promote the establishing of a central data base within all councils, for the accessing of risk assessments which are vital for Health and Safety representatives.' -- Dennis Buttle
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
County councils seem to let each department keep their own risk assessments...
'...make illegal the use of personnel music devices (mp3 players & the like) by cyclists on public roads & cycle paths that may be used by other users' -- Christopher McLean
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The isolation effect of using these devices puts at risk the cyclist & the...
'...Reverse the decision on baliffs being allowed to break and enter' -- Benjamin Munns
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This week march 2007, the government introduced a policy that allows baliffs...
'...make it an offence to allow a dog to be in any public place.' -- John Heard
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dogs are a great public nuisance and detrimental to public health and...
'...raise the tax threshold on pensions to at least £9,000' -- Vivien Gabriel
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The basic state pension gives older people the lowest income of their whole...
'...Help bring back the Home Nations Football Tournament' -- Gethyn Owen
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Help bring back the home nation's football tournament,as a proud Welshman I...
'...make adoption a more open process with an official body monitering social services' -- penelope Matthews
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been adopted and given up a child for adoption, i have found social...
'...create a id card system that is similiar to the estonian one in use' -- Sean McDonald
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The system should be as transparent it will let you look at who has accessed...
'...make Global Warming compulsory in the National Curriculum' -- Matt Carmichael
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The 14-19 Education and Skills White paper says the bill is a "once-in-a-...
'...Construct a new airport in the Thames Estury rather than Expanding Existing airports.' -- Sam Barnett
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Airport expansion will destroy peoples homes and countless historic...
'...have drains, manhole covers or similar painted in bright colours or have them fitted with road services so that motorcyclists can either see them better in the dark to avoid crashing in the rain or a not s%
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many motorcyclists are often caught off guard in the wet road conditions...
'...Make it an offence to enter a roundabout unless your exit is clear' -- Neill Wood
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When there is traffic congestion that stretches either side of a roundabout...
'...ban the removal of the tails of pets for human satisfaction' -- Alex Moore
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
many people think it is ok to have thier pet's tails removed simply because...
'...send peace-keepers from the U.K. (and may be the U.S.A. and Australia if they want to join in) to the W. Bank to help keep the peace between Fatah and Hammas.' -- Charles A. George
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The U.K. should send peace-keepers, (backed up by American, Aussie and...
'...BanadvertsonBBC' -- Steve Hawkins
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ban the BBC from advertising their own programmes on their stations -they...
'...Remove the statutory obligation in schools to provide a 'broadly Christian' daily assembly.' -- Carol Haynes
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Religious observance in schools is divisive, especially when the obligation...
'...reorganise the Upper House as set out below. Also to give greater credence to Parliamentary Committees' -- Sandra & John Wheeler
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
That Hereditary and Spiritual Lords should have 20% of the Upper House in...
'...Extend the M5 Southwards from Exeter, along the route of the current A38, to Plymouth' -- Matt Curtis
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To ensure that the South Devon Expressway recives the best maintanance and...
'...Make being drunk a criminal offense (except in your own home' -- Chris Eaton
seen at 14:45, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that a way to get this nation back to where it was is to make...
'...demand that all children are taught by a fully qualified teacher or supply teacher' -- Sarah Hoare
seen at 11:44, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Children have the right to be taught by fully qualified teachers or fully...
'...end disrimination on London Pensioners' -- Jim Longley
seen at 11:44, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Pensioners of London have the same living expenses as those still at...
'...Reduce National Insurance contributions for those who pay for private pensions and health care' -- Ben Lang
seen at 11:44, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If you pay towards a non-state pension or wish to take up private health...
'...Completely abolish Homework!' -- James Evans
seen at 11:44, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Homework is inconvienient to everyone. The pupils don't like doing it when...
'...Establish March 25th as 'Slavery Memorial Day', a National public holiday' -- d'nyce
seen at 11:44, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We propose that a new secular Public Holiday be added to the calendar. We...
'...force British pharmaceutical companies to make HIV drugs in doses suitable for children as well as adults; and to echo such a campaign in Brussels and throughout the world.' -- Chan Chowdhry
seen at 11:44, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present, particularly in Asia and Africa, the HIV problem is exacerbated...
'...Stop council snoopers entering our homes without our permission irrespective of reason.' -- Chris Townrow
seen at 10:46, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop council snoopers from entering our homes. Our homes are one place we...
'...Help the aged' -- Peter Moore
seen at 10:46, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please prevail upon the chancellor and incipient prime minister to show...
'...To fund research for energy efficient measures to curb carbon emissions' -- Michele Hipwell
seen at 10:46, 17 March in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Request that the government takes a much more proactive approach to the...
Political Parties: Funding (Baroness Amos, President of the Council, Privy Council Office)
seen at 10:17, 17 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Prime Minister has made the following Statement.

I have today laid before both Houses the report by Sir Hayden Phillips, Strengthening Democracy: Fair and Sustainable Funding...

Johnston Publishing (North) Ltd. v Revenue and Customs [2007] EWHC 512 (Ch) (14 March 2007)
seen at 02:45, 17 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
I have before me an appeal from the Special Commissioners which raises a short but important point as to the applicability or not of deeming provisions in relation to the taxation of chargeable gains arising out...
Equal Opportunities Commission v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry [2007] EWHC 483 (Admin) (12 March 2007)
seen at 02:45, 17 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Equal Opportunities Commission ("EOC") is the body authorised by s53(1) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 ("the 1975 Act"):
Chen v Romania & Anor [2007] EWHC 520 (Admin) (15 March 2007)
seen at 02:45, 17 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
These two cases, which concern extradition requests by the government of Romania, have been listed to be heard together because each concerns the right of appeal or review following remittal by the High Court of...
Hillingdon, R (on the application of) v The Secretary Of State For Education And Skills [2007] EWHC 514 (Admin) (15 March 2007)
seen at 02:45, 17 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Claimant ("Hillingdon") is a local authority which, inter alia, owes a duty under the provisions of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 ("the 2000 Act"), which amended the Children Act 1989 ("the 1989 Act"), ...
Milton v Crown Prosecution Service [2007] EWHC 532 (Admin) (16 March 2007)
seen at 02:45, 17 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This appeal is concerned with the question of if, in determining whether a driver has been guilty of driving dangerously contrary to Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 as amended by the Road Traffic Act 1991...
K, R. v [2007] EWCA Crim 491 (08 March 2007)
seen at 02:45, 17 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The question of law that arises on this appeal is whether the proceeds of cheating the Revenue can amount to "criminal property" within the meaning of section 340(5) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 ("POCA"), where...
Willsher v Scott & Ors [2007] EWCA Civ 195 (15 March 2007)
seen at 02:45, 17 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal against the decision of HHJ Wassall given at the Truro County Court in a reserved judgment on 10 December 2004. Permission to appeal, as to part only of the decision, was granted by Chadwick LJ...
Lambeth London Borough Council v Ireneschild [2007] EWCA Civ 234 (16 March 2007)
seen at 02:45, 17 March in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Respondent is the secure tenant of 78b Hubert Grove in Clapham. She has lived there since 1982. The Appellant local authority is the Respondent's landlord and the public body with social services responsibility...