Mine ban passed in honour of Princess
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The government passed a Bill on July 10 1998, which will introduce an international ban on the sale and use of landmines. The Bill will now endorse the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the sale and use of landmines. There were some concerns raised at the Bill Reading over Clause Five of the Bill, which provides a defence for British soldiers involved in international exercises with countries who have not signed the convention. These troops would be permitted to do all but lay the mines in such a situation. The loophole is being denied by Foreign Secretary, Robin Cook. The Clause had been written in order to protect British Troops from prosecution if they were involved in a joint operation with allies. The Bill had been drafted so that it does not call into question any future cohesion nor the effectiveness of NATO, and nor does it have serious implications for coalition action at any place in the world. The Bill was passed through the house in one day in order to honour the memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. It will now pass to the Lords.
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UK: Government passes bill on 7/10/98 which will introduce international ban on sale & use of landmines
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Time to honour a degree of openness
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The Open University is awarding honorary degrees to people from very contrasting backgrounds in 1999. Those who have been selected to receive an honorary degree include Parades Commission of Northern Ireland Chmn Alistair Graham, who will be awarded a DUniv, computer expert Hugh Darwen, who has been an Open University tutor for 10 years, and former cricketer David Sheppard, who will receive a DUniv degree for his contribution to the cultural well-being of society. Actress Fiona Shaw will receive an honorary degree for her services to theatre and education.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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A taint on Britain's honour
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The recent decision by the UK government to expel Saudi dissident Mohammed al-Masari has caused great concern among other Arab dissidents living in London, which has traditionally been a haven for such people. The fear that the government is now planning efforts to remove Algerian, Bahraini, Tunisian and Egyptian activists, bowing to pressure from the governments of these countries. They now feel more vulnerable than ever.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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