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Bahamas - - Law, Act

Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 34 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-11-04 | BHS-2011-L-90307

Makes minor wording amendments to sections 7, 9, 19, 12, 213, 235, and 237. Section 170 is amended by adding a new subsection (3) concerning abolishing the right to make an unsworn statement in answer to a criminal charge. Section 173 is amended by inserting a new subsection (10) concerning court directions to the jury with respect to alibi statements. Section 176 is repealed and replaced by a new section concerning order of speeches. Section 185 is repealed and replaced by a new section concerning evidence for arriving at proper sentence. Section 213 is repealed and replaced by a new section concerning limitation of time for proceedings for summary offences. A new subsection (4A) is added to section 258 concerning voluntary bills of indictment.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 42 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-11-04 | BHS-2011-L-100377

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 34 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-11-03 | BHS-2011-L-90294

Amends the Penal Code by setting out the circumstances that will attract the death penalty or life imprisonment of a person convicted of murder.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Law Reform and Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2011 (No. 9 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-06-01 | BHS-2011-L-104825

Bahamas - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Immigration (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2011 (S.I. No. 6 of 2011).

Adoption: 2011-01-13 | BHS-2011-R-86360

Amends regulation 2 of the Immigration (General) Regulations (Sub. Leg., Vol. 11, Ch. 191-3) concerning definitions as well as regulations 3 (resident cards); 4 (forms for residence, work visa, resident spouse permits and annual resident cards); 8; and 9A (issue of identity cards to permanent residents. Replaces the words "work permit" with "work visa". Also amends the first schedule.

Bahamas - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Industrial Relations (Tribunal Procedure) Rules, 2010 (S.I. No. 136 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-11-29 | BHS-2010-M-86361

Sets out the rules to be followed when undertaking an application in the Industrial Relations Tribunal.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Companies (Winding-Up) (Amendment) Rules 2010 (S.I. No. 94 of 2010).

Adoption: 2010-08-06 | BHS-2010-L-86206

Amends Rule 2 of the principal Rules by changing the definition of "companies" to "a company which is being wound up and includes an international business company."
Also inserts a new Schedule into the Rules concerning court fees.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Forestry Act, 2010 (No. 20 of 2010).

Adoption: 2010-07-01 | BHS-2010-L-86207

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Administration
Part III - Forest Reserves, Protected Forests and Conservation Forests
Part IV - Protected Trees
Part V - Leases, Licences and Permits
Part VI - Forestry on Private Land
Part VII - Powers of Officers
Part VIII - Of fences
Part IX - Regulations

Bahamas - - Law, Act

The Bahamas Technical And Vocational Institute Act, 2010 (No. 7 of 2010).

Adoption: 2010-05-31 | Date of entry into force: 2011-07-01 | BHS-2010-L-84783

PART I - PRELIMINARY
1. Short title and commencement
2. Interpretation
PART II - ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE
3. Establishment of the Institute
4. Common seal of the Institute
5. Function of the Institute
PART III - GOVERNANCE
6. Establishment of a Board of the Institute
7. President of the Institute
8. Pensions of persons transferred from the public service to the Institute
9. Contributory superannuation pension scheme
10. Policy directions
11. Discipline of students
PART IV - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
12. Funds and resources of the Institute
13. General account
14. Gift, grant or other property
15. Financial advance
16. Reserve Fund
17. Revenue account
18. Accounts and audit
19. Annual report
20. Regulations
SCHEDULE - Constitution and procedures of the Board.

Bahamas - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 16 of 2010).

Adoption: 2010-02-24 | BHS-2010-R-85231

Amends the First Schedule to Sub. Leg. Vol. IV, Ch. 268-5 by increasing the monetary amounts found in the Schedule. Repeals the Merchant Shipping (Amended Fees) Order.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Arbitration Act 2009 (No. 42 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-12-31 | Date of entry into force: 2010-05-20 | BHS-2009-L-85229

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Arbitration Agreement
Part III - Stay of Legal Proceedings
Part IV - Commencement of Arbitral Proceedings
Part V - Confidential Information
Part VI - The Arbitral Tribunal
Part VII - Jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal
Part VIII - The Arbitral Proceedings
Part IX - Powers of Court in Relation to Arbitral Proceedings
Part X - Interim measures and Preliminary Orders
Part XI - The Award
Part XII - Cost of the Arbitration
Part XIII - Powers of the Court in Relation to Award
Part XIV - Miscellaneous
Part XV - Supplementary [Repeals the Arbitration Act (Ch. 180) of 1889 as well as section 42 of the Limitation Act (Ch. 83).

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Police Force Act, 2009 (Act No. 3 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-03-30 | BHS-2009-L-82146

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Functions and Accountability
Part III - The Commissioner of Police, Deputy Commissioner of Police and the Deployment of the Force
Part IV - Appointments and Conditions of Service
Part V - Powers, Duties and Privileges of Police Officers
Part VI - Offences
Part VII - Discipline
Part VIII - Inspection and Review
Part IX - Police Reserve
Part X - Local and Special Constables
Part XI - Police Cadets
Part XII - Police Complaints
Part XIII - Financial Provisions
Part XIV - Service Outside the Bahamas
Part XV - Miscellaneous
Also repeals the Police Act, 1965 (Cap. 205).

Bahamas - - Law, Act

National Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2009. -

Adoption: 2009-03-27 | BHS-2009-L-108864

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Criminal Procedure (Plea Discussion and Plea Agreement) Act, 2008 (No. 32 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2008-12-22 | BHS-2008-L-81012

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Plea Discussions
Part IV - Plea Agreements
Part V - General

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Trafficking in Persons (Prevention and Suppression) Act, 2008 (No. 27 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12-09 | Date of entry into force: 2008-12-10 | BHS-2008-L-81008

Part I - Arrangement of Sections
Part II - Criminal Offences and Related Provisions
Part III - Assistance and Protection for Victims
Part IV - Prevention of Trafficking in Persons

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 28 of 2008).

Adoption: 2008-12-09 | BHS-2008-L-81009

Inserts a new section 88A into the Penal Code concerning accessories after the fact. Also repeals sections 126 and 127 and replaces them with two new sections concerning police supervision and monitoring and requirements from persons subject to supervision.

Bahamas - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The National Insurance Benefit and Assistance (Amendment) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 31 of 2007).

Adoption: 2007-04-04 | Date of entry into force: 2007-04-01 | BHS-2007-R-76437

Amends regulations 29, 94, and 99 and the insertion of new regulations 30A, 65A with respect to increasing benefits.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Precursor Chemicals Act, 2007 (No. 2 of 2007).

Adoption: 2007-01-16 | BHS-2007-L-75788

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Administration and Control
Part III - Grant, Refusal, Suspension and Revocation of Licence or Permit and Appeals
Part IV - Registers
Part V - Commercial Documents and Security
Part VI - Offences and Penalties
Part VII - Enforcement
Part VIII - General

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Child Protection Act, 2007 (No. 1 of 2007) (Chapter 132).

Adoption: 2007-01-16 | Date of entry into force: 2009-10-01 | BHS-2007-L-75790

Preliminary [child is defined in interpretation section as being under 18 years old]
Part I - Rights of the child [includes section concerning prohibition of harmful employment - section 7]
Part II - Legal capacity and guardianship of children
Part III - Custody
Part IV - Family maintenance
Part V - Proceedings to enforce right to maintenance
Part VI - Care and protection of children
Part VII - Approved children homes
Part VIII - Establishment, functions and terms of reference of the National Committee for Families and Children
Part IX - Proceedings involving children
Part X - Representation and monitoring of children
Part XI - Children detained or brought before a court
Part XII - Juvenile courts
Part XIII - Places of detention
Part XIV - Miscellaneous
Repeals the Children and Young Persons Act, Ch. 97.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

The Supreme Court (Amendment) Act, 2006 (No. 9 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-05-31 | BHS-2006-L-75326

Amends sections 3 and 74.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Justice Protection Act, 2006.

Adoption: 2006-05-03 | BHS-2006-L-74778

Makes provision for the protection of witnesses.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Co-operative Societies Act, 2005 (No. 15 of 2005) (Ch. 314). -

Adoption: 2005-09-29 | Date of entry into force: 2005-10-04 | BHS-2005-L-94041

An Act respecting the registration, supervision and management of Co-operative Societies, the members of which have a common bond of philosophy and social and economic objectives.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Early Childhood Care Act, 2004 (No. 1 of 2004).

Adoption: 2004-06-17 | BHS-2004-L-68762

Provides for regulation and management of day-care centres and pre-schools.

Bahamas - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules of the Supreme Court (Amendment) Rules, 2004 (S.I. No. 44 of 2004).

Adoption: 2004-06-02 | Date of entry into force: 2004-07-01 | BHS-2004-R-68763

Made under Supreme Court Act. Amends Rules of the Supreme Court. Inter alia provides for case management by court, dispute resolution conference, case management conference procedure, powers of court, pre-trial review, and some related matters.

Bahamas - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Insurance (Benefit and Assistance) (Amendment) Regulations 2003. -

Adoption: 2003-04-09 | Date of entry into force: 2002-01-01 | BHS-2003-R-71735

Amends regulations 2, 35, 36, 37, 43 and 71 of the National Insurance (Benefit and Assistance) Regulations concerning the calculation and payment of maternity benefits.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Data Protection (Privacy of Personal Information) Act, 2003. -

Adoption: 2003 | BHS-2003-L-66855

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Bahamas Constitution (Amendment) (No. 3) Act, 2002. -

Adoption: 2002-03-08 | BHS-2002-L-62120

Replaces Article 78 of the Constitution. Regulates functions of the Attorney-General.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Bahamas Constitution (Amendment) (No. 4) Act, 2002. -

Adoption: 2002-03-08 | BHS-2002-L-62121

Inserts a Chapter VIa into the Constitution on the Director of Public Prosecutions which provides for establishment of his office. Also regulates remuneration and tenure of office.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Health and Safety at Work Act, 2002 (No. 2 of 2002) (CH.321C). -

Adoption: 2002-02-21 | BHS-2002-L-60975

Deals with various issues relating to health and safety at work. Sections 4 sets forth general duties of employers to their employees; Section 5 general duties of employers and self-employed to persons other than their employees. Section 6 regulates general duties of manufacturers as regards articles and substances for use at work. Section 7 provides for general duties of employees at work. Sections 11-15 regulate activities of work inspectors. Also provides for establishment of health and safety committees.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Bahamas Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2002. -

Adoption: 2002-02-01 | BHS-2002-L-62122

Inserts Article 70(a) into the Constitution. Provides for establishment of office and functions of Parliamentary Commissioner. Parliamentary Commissioner shall have general responsibility for, and shall supervise, the registration of electors for the election of members of the House of Assembly and the conduct of elections of such members. Also regulates remuneration, and tenure of office of Parliamentary Commissioner.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Bahamas Constitution (Amendment) (No. 5) Act, 2002. -

Adoption: 2002-02-01 | BHS-2002-L-62123

Amends Chapter VIII of the Constitution by inserting a Part Va which provides for establishment, composition and functions of the Teaching Service Commission.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Minimum Wages Act, 2001 (No. 1 of 2002) (CH.321B). -

Adoption: 2002-01-21 | BHS-2002-L-60974

Makes provision for minimum wages. Mimimum wages are set as follows: for employment by the week: 150 dollars per week; for employment by the day: 30 dollars per day; for employment by the hour: four dollars per hour. Also provides for enforcement of minimum wages, computation of wages, premiums, records and notices, penalty for false records and information, liability of agent and special defence to employers, and work inspection.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Status of Children Act, 2002 (No. 6 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-01-01 | Date of entry into force: 2002-02-01 | BHS-2002-L-94044

An Act to reform the law relating to children by providing for their equal status.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Employment Act, 2001 (No. 27 of 2001) (CH.321A). -

Adoption: 2001-12-31 | BHS-2001-L-60973

Comprehensive legislation on conditions of employment. Part II sets forth standard hours of work, and regulates overtime pay. Parts III-V provide for sick leave, vacation leave, maternity leave and family leave. Part VI make provision for redundancy payments; Part VII regulates termination of employment with notice. Parts VIII and IX deal with summary dismissal and unfair dismissal. Part X sets forth prohibition to employ a child, and regulates working conditions in respect of young persons. Jobs for which children may be employed are listed in Schedule 1. Part XI regulates payment of wages. Part XII establishes that no employer shall require any person to furnish a set of his fingerprints or take a lie detector test as a requirement for employment. Repeals Employment of Children Prohibition Act, Employment of Young Persons Act, Fair Labour Standards Act, and Female Employees (Grant of Maternity Leave) Act.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2000 (No. 34 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-09-29 | BHS-2000-L-58993

Amends Merchant Shipping Act. Makes provision for registration and regulation of ships, for qualification of persons employed in the sea service, and for some related matters.

Bahamas - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Relations (Increase of Tribunal Members) Order, 1999 (S.I. 82/1999). -

Adoption: 1999-09-02 | BHS-1999-R-100381

Bahamas - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Insurance (Benefit and Assistance) (Amendment) Regulations, 1999. -

Adoption: 1999-07-19 | BHS-1999-R-71737

Amends regulations 14(2) of the National Insurance (Benefit and Assistance) Regulations.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act, 1999 (No. 30 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-07-08 | BHS-1999-L-55996

Amends section 53A of the Industrial Relations Act with regard to the number of members of the Industrial Tribunal.

Bahamas - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Insurance (Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 82 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-12-15 | BHS-1998-R-52343

Amends provisions of the National Insurance (Contributions) Regulations regarding the issue of the National Insurance number and records of contributions.

Bahamas - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Insurance (Financial and Accounting) (Amendment) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 83). -

Adoption: 1998-12-15 | BHS-1998-R-52344

Amends the National Insurance (Financial and Accounting) Regulations, with regard to the calculation of capital values of awards of periodically payable disability and death benefits. Repeals Schedules 3 and 4.

Bahamas - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Insurance (Benefit and Assistance) (Amendment) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 84). -

Adoption: 1998-12-15 | BHS-1998-R-52345

Amends provisions of the National Insurance (Benefit and Assistance) Regulations. The amendments regard time limits for initial claims for medical care, entitlement to pension for persons who are employed, contributions, and related matters. Inter alia, requires persons who receive pension to produce evidence at regular intervals that they are still eligible for pension.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Hospital and health care facilities Act, 1998. (No. 34 of 1998)

Adoption: 1998-08-25 | BHS-1998-L-59161

An Act to provide for the licensing of hospital and health care facilities and for matters incidental hereto.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Guarantee of Loans (Tourism Development) Act, 1998 (No. 33 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-08-12 | Date of entry into force: 1998-08-14 | BHS-1998-L-81014

An Act to provide for the guarantee by the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas of loans by financial institutions for Family Island touristic development and for purposes connected thereto.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Health Professions Act, 1998 (No. 31 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-08-06 | BHS-1998-L-51178

Establishes a Health Professions Council which shall register health professionals, monitor their professional conduct, and administer disciplinary proceedings.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Guarantee of Loans (Small Businesses) Act, 1998 (No. 25 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-07-24 | Date of entry into force: 1998-08-14 | BHS-1998-L-81015

An Act to provide for the guarantee by the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas of loans by financial institutions to small business and for purposes connected thereto.

Bahamas - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules of the Supreme Court (Amendment) Rules, 1997 (S.I. No. 92 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-12-02 | BHS-1997-R-49084

Amends Order 53 of the Supreme Court rules regarding cases appropriate for application for judical review, grant of leave for judicial review, claims for damages, and related matters.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Immigration (Amendment) Act, 1997 (No. 4 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-02-03 | BHS-1997-L-46585

Amends the Immigration Act by providing for a residence permit without work restrictions to persons born outside of the Bahamas to a mother who is a Bahamas citizen, and to persons who are married to Bahamas citizens.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act, 1996.

Adoption: 1996 | BHS-1996-L-44850

Replaces Part III of the Industrial Relations Act, relating to recognition of trade unions. Employers shall recognize any trade union which represents more than 50 per cent of employees. Sets forth procedures in the case where more than one union claims to represent the majority of employees. Employers shall not discriminate against or intimidate employees who are members or representatives of unions. Inserts a new Part IVA establishing an Industrial Tribunal, which shall hear and determine trade disputes and register industrial agreements within non-essential services. The Tribunal may award damages. Decisions by the Tribunal may be appealed in the Court of Appeal.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Public Holidays (Amendment) Act, 1995 (No. 28 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-10-20 | BHS-1995-L-42599

No employee shall be required to work on Sundays without employee's consent; any employee working on Sunday shall be renumerated at the rate applicable for work on a public holiday. Also lists which types of establishments may operate on Sundays.

Bahamas - - International agreement

Convention créant l'Association des Etats de la Caraïbe (ensemble deux annexes), faite à Carthagène des Indes le 24 juillet 1994 (publiée par le décret n° 98-450 du 4 juin 1998). -

Adoption: 1994-07-24 | INT-1994-IA-50297

L'Association est un organisme de consultation, de concertation et de coopération dont l'objectif est d'identifier et de promouvoir la mise en oeuvre de politiques et de programmes visant notamment à renforcer, utiliser et développer les capacités collectives de la Caraïbe afin de parvenir à un développement soutenu dans les domaines culturel, économique, social, scientifique et technologique. La participation de la France est ouverte comme membre associé au titre de la Guadeloupe, de la Guyane et de la Martinique.