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| 2010-07-19 | ATG-2010-L-84845 |
Antigua and Barbuda
General provisions | |
The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 6 of 2010).
Official Gazette, 2010-07-22, Vol. XXX, No. 41
Act of Parliament, 2010, Government Printing Office, Eric T. Bennett, Government Printer, Antigua and Barbuda, 800-7.10
Amends the Representation of the People Act Cap. 379 articles 3 (Electoral Commission), 4 (removal from office), 16 (qualification for registration and right to vote), 18 (requirement to register), 21 (registers of electors), 23 (revised register), 24 (register for elections), and 30 (issue of Writ). Also amends the first and second Schedules.
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Related text(s):
2008-12-31 (ATG-2008-L-84858)
The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 11 of 2008). |
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| 2008-12-31 | ATG-2008-L-84858 |
Antigua and Barbuda
General provisions | |
The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 11 of 2008).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Amendment of section 6 - Functions and duties of the Commission
4. Amendment of section 15 - Persons entitled to vote
5. Amendment of section 21 - Registers of electors
6. Amendment of section 39 - Other offences and penalties.
7. Amendment of section 72 - Prosecutions for corrupt practices
8. Amendment of regulation 10 - Duties of scrutineer
9. Amendment of regulation 21 - Appeals to Commission
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Related text(s):
2010-07-19 (ATG-2010-L-84845)
The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 6 of 2010). |
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| 2007-10-08 | ATG-2007-L-84852 |
Antigua and Barbuda
General provisions | |
The Defence Amendment Act 2007 (No. 11 of 2007).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-07)
1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Amendment of section 1 - Short Title
4. Amendment of the Arrangement of Sections of the principal Act
5. Amendment of section 2 - Interpretation
6. Insertion of section 2A - Commander-in-Chief
7. Amendment of the heading of Part II of the principal Act
8. Amendment of section 6 - Duties of Defence Force
9. Amendment of section 10 - Establishment of the Defence Board
10. Amendment of section 11 - Membership of the Defence Board
11. Amendment of section 12 - Performance of functions of Defence Board
12. Amendment of section 13 - Performance of functions of Defence Board
13. Amendment of section 90 - Further proceedings on charges against non-commissioned officer and soldier
14. Amendment of section 91 - Charges against officers and warrant officers
15. Amendment of section 96 - Trial by, and powers of, field court-martial
16. Amendment of section 174 - Command of Force
17. Amendment to section 193 - Unauthorised use of and dealing in, decorations, etc
18. Insertion of section 193A - Prohibition against importation, sale and purchase of military uniforms; 193B - Power of seizure by Police and 193C - Power of seizure by Comptroller of Customs and any authorized officer
19. Amendment of section 203 - Call - out of Reserve on temporary service
20. Amendment of section 205 - Attendance at call-out
21. Insertion of Section 236 - Repeal of the Military Uniforms Act, 1997
22. Section 22 - Amendment of First Schedule
23. Section 23 - Amendment of Second Schedule
24 Section 24 - Amendment of Third Schedule
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Amended text(s):
2006-10-06 (ATG-2006-L-75265)
Defence Act, 2006 (Act No. 10 of 2006). |
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| 2005 | ATG-2005-L-71746 |
Antigua and Barbuda
General provisions | |
Law Revision (Amendment) Act, 2005.
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF) (consulted on 2005-10-20)
Enables the Attorney-General to make formal rectifications of any written laws without affecting the substance and to give legal force to any such rectification.
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| 1989-12-08 | ATG-1989-L-60461 |
Antigua and Barbuda
General provisions | |
General Revision Act, 1989 (No. 18 of 1989).
Separate copy, 31 p.
Repeals the Promissory Oaths Act, the Public Service Commission Act and the Senior Law Officer (Powers) Act. Also makes miscellaneous amendments to a number of other acts.
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Amended text(s):
1975-09-19 (ATG-1975-L-52115)
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (No. 14 of 1975) (Cap. 27).
1946-10-08 (ATG-1946-R-59363)
Recruiting of Workers Regulation (S.R.O. 18/1946). |
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| 1987-02-26 | ATG-1987-L-3399 |
Antigua and Barbuda
General provisions | |
Ratification of Treaties Act 1987. No. 1.
Statutory Instruments, 3 p.
Subsec. 3 of s. 3 provides: "No provision of a treaty [as defined in the Act] shall become, or be enforceable as, part of the law of Antigua and Barbuda except by or under an Act of Parliament.
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| 1981-07-31 | ATG-1981-R-44007 |
Antigua and Barbuda
General provisions | |
Antigua and Barbuda Modification of Enactments Order 1981 (No. 1105 of 1981).
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1982-03, Albert P. Blaustein, Gisbert H. Flanz, Oceana Publications, Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA, ISBN: 0-379-00467-4, 5 p.
Regulates citizenship of British and Antiguan nationals after the termination of association of Antigua and Barbuda with the United Kingdom (1 November 1981).
Date of entry into force: 1981-11-01
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| 1981-07-31 | ATG-1981-R-44006 |
Antigua and Barbuda
General provisions | |
Antigua Termination of Association Order 1981 (No. 1104 of 1981).
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1982-03, Albert P. Blaustein, Gisbert H. Flanz, Oceana Publications, Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA, ISBN: 0-379-00467-4, 1 p.
Terminates Anitgua's association with the United Kingdom as of 1 November 1981.
Date of entry into force: 1981-10-31
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| 1978-10-12 | ATG-1978-R-52113 |
Antigua and Barbuda
General provisions | |
Industrial Court (Procedures) (Amendment) Rules, 1978 (S.R.O. No. 51)
Printed separately, 1 p.
Amends the Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules 1976 (Rules 6(1) and 8).
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Basic text(s):
1976-06-19 (ATG-1976-L-52073)
Industrial Court Act (No. 4 of 1976) |
Repealing text(s):
1980-09-04 (ATG-1980-R-52123)
Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules 1980 (No. 16 of 1980) |
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| 1977-02-07 | ATG-1977-R-52112 |
Antigua and Barbuda
General provisions | |
Industrial Court (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules (S.R.O. No. 6 of 1977)
Printed separately, 1 p.
Amends the Industrial Court, 1976 (No. 4 of 1976) by inserting a new section 4A (concerning copies of reference to be supplied to the court), amending Regulation 6(3) and revoking and replacing Regulation 7 (concerning time extensions).
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Basic text(s):
1976-06-19 (ATG-1976-L-52073)
Industrial Court Act (No. 4 of 1976) |
Repealing text(s):
1980-09-04 (ATG-1980-R-52123)
Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules 1980 (No. 16 of 1980) |
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| 2009-11-04 | ATG-2009-L-84862 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Constitutional law | |
The Attorney General's Reference (Constitutional Questions) Act, 2009 (No. 10 of 2009).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Referring questions for opinion
4. Questions considered important
5. Opinion of Court
6. Notice to interested persons
7. Appointment of Counsel by Court
8. Costs and Expenses
9. Savings
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Related text(s):
1981-07-31 (ATG-1981-C-41556)
The Antigua and Barbuda Constitution Order 1981. |
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| 1981-11-01 | ATG-1981-L-59361 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Constitutional law | |
Existing Laws Alterations Order, 1981 (No. 46).
Statutory Rules and Orders, No. 46, pp. 1-21
Provides that, in all existing laws, references to the Governor are to be construed as references to the Governor-General. Also regulates power of Governor-General to make subsidiary legislation. Finally, makes miscellaneous amendments to a number of acts, including the Labour Code.
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Basic text(s):
1981-07-31 (ATG-1981-C-41556)
The Antigua and Barbuda Constitution Order 1981. |
Amended text(s):
1975-09-19 (ATG-1975-L-52115)
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (No. 14 of 1975) (Cap. 27). |
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| 1981-07-31 | ATG-1981-C-41556 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Constitutional law | |
The Antigua and Barbuda Constitution Order 1981.
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1982-03, Albert P. Blaustein & Gisbert H. Flanz, eds., Oceana Publications, Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA, ISBN: 0-379-00467-4, 81 p.
Constitution on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF) (consulted on 2007-05-07)
Provides a constitution for Antigua and Barbuda, consisting of 10 chapters. Chapter II provides for the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, including protection from forced labour (Art. 6); protection from inhuman treatment (Art. 7); and freedom of speech (Art. 12). Articles 16 and 17 provide for the non-derogation from certain rights during a declared public emergency, which is subsequently defined in Article 20. Chapters III through VI relate to the structure of the Government. Chapter VII sets forth provisions relating to public service, including pension regulations (Art. 109, 110). The Judiciary is outlined in Chapter IX.
Date of entry into force: 1981-10-31
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Repealed text(s):
1967-02-22 (ATG-1967-C-18788)
Antigua Constitution Order 1967. No. 225. |
Implementing text(s):
1981-11-01 (ATG-1981-L-59361)
Existing Laws Alterations Order, 1981 (No. 46). |
Related text(s):
2009-11-04 (ATG-2009-L-84862)
The Attorney General's Reference (Constitutional Questions) Act, 2009 (No. 10 of 2009). |
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| 2011-06-03 | ATG-2011-L-86200 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 8 of 2011).
Act of Parliament, 2010, Government Printing Office, 7 p.
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF of Act) (consulted on 2012-01-09)
Amends the Labour Code by repealing paragraph (g) of section F3 and substituting it with a new text:
"(g) a national of a Member State who has been granted entry into Antigua and Barbuda in accordance with section 4 or section 5 of the Caribbean Community Skilled Nationals Act, 1997."
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Amended text(s):
1975-09-19 (ATG-1975-L-52115)
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (No. 14 of 1975) (Cap. 27). |
Related text(s):
1997-03-11 (ATG-1997-L-78642)
Caribbean Community Skilled Nationals Act 1997 (No. 3 of 1997). |
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| 2007-10-08 | ATG-2007-L-77862 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 7 of 2007).
Official Gazette, 2007-10-25, Vol. XXVII, No. 73
Acts of Antigua and Barbuda, 2007-10, Eric T. Bennett, Government Printer, Government Printing Office, Antigua and Barbuda, 5 pages
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-07)
Amends the Labour Code by inserting a new section C 20A concerning issuance of regulations by the Minister and amending Section J 13(2) with respect to members of trade unions and effect of certification as sole bargaining agent.
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Amended text(s):
1975-09-19 (ATG-1975-L-52115)
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (No. 14 of 1975) (Cap. 27). |
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| 1998-11-19 | ATG-1998-L-51508 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 16 of 1998).
Official Gazette, Acts, 8 p.
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
Amends the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (Cap. 27). Makes amendments to the defininitions of the terms industrial action, temporary employee, suspension, redundancy, sick leave and termination of employment. A new section C20 provides for a minimum of six weeks' maternity leave for pregnant workers, during which an employee shall receive at least 40 per cent of the normal wage.
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Amended text(s):
1975-09-19 (ATG-1975-L-52115)
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (No. 14 of 1975) (Cap. 27). |
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| 1976-06-19 | ATG-1976-L-51509 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Antigua Labour Code (Amendment) Act, 1976 (No. of 1976).
Official Gazette, Acts, 4 p.
Amendment regarding the status of certified trade unions as sole bargaining agents in collective negotiations.
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Amended text(s):
1975-09-19 (ATG-1975-L-52115)
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (No. 14 of 1975) (Cap. 27). |
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| 1975-09-19 | ATG-1975-L-52115 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (No. 14 of 1975) (Cap. 27).
Printed separately, 130 p.
Official reprint, as amended to 1 May 1999, 1999, 141 p.
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF) (consulted on 2007-05-07)
Brings together all major legislation applicable to employment standards and industrial relations. Division A sets out declaratory principles. This includes the intent and national policy principles underlying the enactment of the Code. It also provides definitions for use throughout the Code. Division B makes provisions governing the administration of the Code. This includes the creation, composition, responsibilities, procedures and compensation of a Labour Board and Arbitration Tribunal. It also establishes procedures for decisional officers and the Board of Review (for review of administrative decisions). It sets out the responsibilities of the Labour Commissioner with regard to the decisions of decisional officers. It gives the responsibilities of Labour Inspectors. Division C concerns basic employment. Part One sets out regulations on the commencement, elementary requirements and termination of employment. This part prohibits discrimination on the basis of "race, colour, creed, sex, age or political beliefs". It also includes provisions on contracts and probationary periods. Part Two makes regulations on leave privileges. Part Three deals with renumeration and hours of work. It sets a national minimum wage rate and maximum hours of work on a daily and weekly basis. It also gives the rules concerning payment of wages, deductions and penalties. It repeals and replaces the Protection of Wages Act. Part Four provides regulations regarding severance pay. Part Five concerns both unfair and fair dismissals. All of the first five parts of Division C include provisions on proceedings and penalties for violations of legislation. Part Six sets out administrative and miscellaneous regulations. Division D deals with employment, health, safety and welfare. Part One concerns general application. Part Two sets minimum registration, health, safety and welfare requirements. Part Three provides for administrative procedures. Part Four establishes regulations on offences, penalties and legal proceedings. Part Five gives the consequences of decisions and procedures on their repeal. Division E makes regulations on the employment of women, young persons and children. Part F sets out application procedures, fees and penalties concerning work permits. Part G deals with legislation regarding Trade Unions. Part One sets out general principles. It deals with union membership, formation, amalgamation, and funding. Part Two gives general provisions applicable to registered unions. Division H concerns bargaining agent registration. It defines the eligibility of bargaining agents (unions or employers' federations) for registration and sets out registration procedures. Division J concerns employee-representation questions, with principles regarding employee registration and makes procedures on the method of resolving representation questions. Division K sets out the general law on industrial relations. It establishes the protection of self-organizational rights in Part One. Part Two deals with trade disputes. It defines the meaning of "trade dispute" and makes explicit the law governing formal proceedings. Part Three makes provisions on industrial action including the establishment of the right to undertake industrial action (strikes and lockouts). Part Four provides for procedures regarding collective agreements. Finally, Part Five makes administrative and miscellaneous regulations.
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Repealed text(s):
1970-03-19 (ATG-1970-L-17628)
Protection of Wages Act 1970. No. 3 |
Amending text(s):
2011-06-03 (ATG-2011-L-86200)
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 8 of 2011).
2008-08-21 (ATG-2008-L-82341)
Essential Services Act, 2008 (No. 9 of 2008).
2007-10-08 (ATG-2007-L-77862)
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 7 of 2007).
1998-11-19 (ATG-1998-L-51508)
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 16 of 1998).
1989-12-08 (ATG-1989-L-60461)
General Revision Act, 1989 (No. 18 of 1989).
1981-11-01 (ATG-1981-L-59361)
Existing Laws Alterations Order, 1981 (No. 46).
1976-06-19 (ATG-1976-L-51509)
Antigua Labour Code (Amendment) Act, 1976 (No. of 1976). |
Implementing text(s):
2008-01-02 (ATG-2008-R-77872)
Minimum Wage Order, 2008 (S.I. 2008, No. 2). |
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| 2009-11-04 | ATG-2009-L-84861 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Civil, commercial and family law | |
The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2009 (No. 9 of 2009).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
Makes various amendments to the Act including adding a new section 518A concerning investigation orders made in the public interest.
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Amended text(s):
1996-03-08 (ATG-1996-L-84867)
Companies Act 1995 (No. 18 of 1995). |
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| 2004-10-22 | ATG-2004-L-84872 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Companies (Amendment) Act 2004 (No. 16 of 2004).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
Amends sections 66, 111, 112 and 457 concerning payment in case of bankruptcy. Inserts new section 195A (share transfers to be registered).
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Amended text(s):
1996-03-08 (ATG-1996-L-84867)
Companies Act 1995 (No. 18 of 1995). |
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| 1996-03-08 | ATG-1996-L-84867 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Companies Act 1995 (No. 18 of 1995).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
Revises and amends the law relating to companies and provides for related and consequential matters.
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Amending text(s):
2009-11-04 (ATG-2009-L-84861)
The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2009 (No. 9 of 2009).
2004-10-22 (ATG-2004-L-84872)
Companies (Amendment) Act 2004 (No. 16 of 2004). |
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| 1994-11-10 | ATG-1994-L-84866 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Free Trade and Processing Zone Act 1994 (No. 12 of 1994).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
Provides for the establishment of a free trade and processing zone in Antigua and Barbuda and to make provision for the administration and management thereof.
Date of entry into force: 1994-11-24
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| 2009-02-06 | ATG-2009-L-84863 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
The Jury Act, 2009 (No. 6 of 2009).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
Provides for the rules concerning the selection, sitting and payment of juries and jurors. Repeals the Jury Act Cap. 228.
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| 2008-12-31 | ATG-2008-L-84859 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
The Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 16 of 2008).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
1. Short title
2. Amendment of section 2 - Interpretation
3. Amendment of section 28 - Order for forfeiture of property on conviction of an offence under this Act
4. Amendment of section 9 - Money laundering
5. Amendment of section 33 - Duty to disclose information relating to offences and terrorist acts
6. Amendment of section 34 - Duty to disclose information relating to property of terrorist groups or property used for commission of offences under this Act
7. Insertion of section 35A - Review of orders for seizure and restraint of property
8. Miscellaneous Amendments
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Amended text(s):
2005-09-12 (ATG-2005-L-84847)
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (No. 12 of 20005). |
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| 2005-09-12 | ATG-2005-L-84847 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (No. 12 of 20005).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-07)
Makes provision for the implementation of the Counter Terrorism Conventions of the United Nations Security Council.
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Amending text(s):
2008-12-31 (ATG-2008-L-84859)
The Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 16 of 2008). |
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| 2004-10-22 | ATG-2004-L-75912 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2004 (No. 14 of 2004).
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
Amends the principal Act by inserting after section 50 a new Part VI "Appeals by Director of Public Prosecutions".
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| 2004-07-09 | ATG-2004-L-73317 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
The Caribbean Court of Justice Act 2004 (No. 10 of 2004).
Act on-line, Caribbean Community Secretariat, CARICOM Legislative Drafting Facility (consulted on 2006-04-10)
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
An Act to implement the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice and other Agreements relating to the Court and the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission and for other related matters
1. Short title and commencement.
2. Interpretation.
3. Agreement, its related Instruments and Rules of Court to have force of law.
4. Original jurisdiction of the Court.
5. Exclusion of matters declared final.
6. Mode of bringing matters before Court.
7. Expenses of Court and Commission to be a charge on Consolidated Fund.
8. Immunity of Commission from court proceedings.
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| 1998-09-25 | ATG-1998-L-51176 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
Prison (Amendment) Act, 1998 (No. 13 of 1998).
Official Gazette, Acts, 2 p.
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
Amends the Prison Act (Cap. 341) to provide for the contracting out of prison management.
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Amended text(s):
1956-07-01 (ATG-1956-L-86131)
Prison Act (Cap. 341) (No. 4/1955, No. 12 of 1956 and No. 18 of 1989). |
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| 1993-05-26 | ATG-1993-L-84864 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
Suppression of Torture Act 1993 (No. 15 of 1993).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
The Act implements the United Nations Convention Against Torture and other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
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Basic text(s):
1984-12-10 (ORG-1984-IA-66932)
United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
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| 1956-07-01 | ATG-1956-L-86131 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
Prison Act (Cap. 341) (No. 4/1955, No. 12 of 1956 and No. 18 of 1989).
Printed separately, 11 p.
Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF) (consulted on 2011-03-17)
General (Sections 1-5)
Visiting Committee (Sections 6)
Prison Officers (Sections 7-8)
Confinement and Treatment of Prisoners (Sections 9-16)
Offences (Sections 17-25)
Rules (Section 26)
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Amending text(s):
1998-09-25 (ATG-1998-L-51176)
Prison (Amendment) Act, 1998 (No. 13 of 1998). |
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| 1953-03-20 | ATG-1953-L-75957 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
Sentence of Death (Expectant Mothers) Act (Cap. 397).
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, 2 p. (PDF) (consulted on 2007-05-11)
Prohibits the court from sentencing to death a pregnant woman. In addition, sets out procedures for where a woman convicted of a capital offence alleges pregnancy.
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| 1948-12-28 | ATG-1948-L-75932 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
Juvenile Courts Act (Cap. 230).
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, 2 pages (PDF) (consulted on 2007-05-28)
Establishes and sets out the procedures for Juvenile Courts.
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| 1937-12-08 | ATG-1937-L-75911 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Procedure (Committal For Sentence) Act, Cap. 118.
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-14)
Sets out the procedures for sentencing.
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| 1887-03-05 | ATG-1887-L-75909 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, Cap. 116.
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-14)
Amends the criminal law with respect to sexual offences committed against underage girls.
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| 1874-06-18 | ATG-1874-L-75952 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
Prevention of Crimes Act (Cap. 339).
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, 10 p. (PDF) (consulted on 2007-05-28)
Aims to prevent violent crime.
1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Summary Conviction
4. Offences made punishable
5. Punishment of persons previously convicted
6. Persons subject to supervision of police
7. Duties of person subject to supervision
8. Punishment for not notifying residence
9. Indictments under this Act
10. (1) Offences against this Act
10. (2) Licence may be forfeited
10. (3) Penalty for refusing to produce licence
11. Offences against this Act
12. Offences against this Act
13. Constables may search premises
14. How previous conviction may be proved
15. Evidence against persons having received stolen
property
16. Saving as to capital punishment
17. Any person may apprehend
18. Punishment for assaulting persons apprehending
others
19. Night
20. Expenses of prosecution to be allowed
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| 1873-03-24 | ATG-1873-L-75910 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Procedure Act, Cap. 117.
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, 32 pages (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-14)
Part I - Apprehension of an offender
Part II - Proceedings preliminary to trial
Part III - Indictments
Part IV - Dilatory Fees, arraignment
Part V - Trial, defence, verdict
Part VI - Evidence, attendance of witnesses, amendment, judgements
Part VII - Arraignment and trial of insane persons
Part VIII - Punishment - Imprisonment
Part IX - Judgement of Death
Part X - Pardons
Part XI - Undergoing sentence equivalent to pardon
Part XI - General provisions
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Amending text(s):
2004-10-22 (ATG-2004-L-75912)
Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2004 (No. 14 of 2004). |
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| 2004 | ATG-2004-L-71749 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Human rights | |
Freedom of Information Act, 2004 (No. 19 of 2004).
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
Gives effect to the provisions of the Constitution conferring the right to receive and disseminate information.
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| 1995-07-21 | ATG-1995-L-42538 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Human rights | |
Sexual Offences Act, 1995 (No. 9 of 1995).
Printed separately, 16 p.
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
Defines and sets penalties for sexual offences. An adult who has sexual intercourse with a minor (under 16 years of age) who is in his or her employment is guilty of an offence and liable to imprisonment for ten years (s. 10). Sections 21 and 22 prohibit brothels and prostitution.
Date of entry into force: 1995-11-02
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| 1994-06-23 | ATG-1994-L-37984 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Human rights | |
Ombudsman Act, 1994 (No. 5 of 1994).
Statutory Instruments, 14 p.
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)
Provides for an Ombudsman to investigate administrative decisions and acts of officers of the government and statutory bodies. Sets out the functions of the ombudsman, procedures to be followed in respect of investigations, special powers such as the power to visit premises, and requires that the ombudsman take an oath to maintain secrecy regarding information obtained in the course of his or her duties.
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| 2008-01-16 | ATG-2008-R-78213 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Economic and social policy | |
Small Business Development Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 5).
Official Gazette, 2008-02-14, Vol. XXVIII, No. 12
Small Business Development Regulations, 2008, 2008, Eric T. Bennett, Government Printer, Government Printing Office, Antigua and Barbuda, No. 800-2.08, 18 pages
Implements the Small Business Development Act, 2007. Sets out prescribed forms and particulars. Provides for technical assistance.
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Basic text(s):
2007-11-16 (ATG-2007-L-78216)
Small Business Development Act 2007 (Act No. 24 of 2007). |
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| 2007-11-16 | ATG-2007-L-78216 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Economic and social policy | |
Small Business Development Act 2007 (Act No. 24 of 2007).
Official Gazette, 2008-01-17
Act on-line, Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, 9 pages (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-07)
Sections
1. Short title.
2. Interpretation.
3. Small business.
4. Approved small business status.
5. Registration of small businesses.
6. Changes to approved small businesses.
7. Concessions.
8. Loan guarantees.
9. Technical assistance.
10. Monitoring, inspection and appraisal.
11. Notice of change of status.
12. Revocation.
13. Civil proceedings.
14. Publication of information
15. Regulations.
16. Offences and punishment.
17. Consequential amendment - The Customs Duties Act, 1993.
18. Consequential amendment - The Income Tax Act, Cap. 212.
19. Consequential amendment - The Non-Citizens Land Holding Regulation Act, Cap. 293.
20. Consequential amendment - The Property Tax Act, 2000.
21. Consequential amendment - The Registered Land Act, Cap. 374.
22. Consequential amendment - The Stamp Act, Cap. 410.
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Implementing text(s):
2008-01-16 (ATG-2008-R-78213)
Small Business Development Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 5). |
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| 1994-07-24 | INT-1994-IA-50297 |
International
Economic and social policy | |
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).
France: Journal officiel, 1998-06-11, no 133, pp. 8830-8835
Convention, Legifrance, France (consulted on 2012-01-27)
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.
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