Egypt: Hold Police Accountable for Torture
Reuters AlertNet, UK -
Egypt's Penal Code recognizes torture as a criminal offence, but the definition of the crime of torture falls short of the definition in Article 1 of the Convention Against Torture. For example, under article 126 of the Penal Code, torture is limited to physical abuse, occurs only when the victim is "an accused," and only when torture is being used in order to coerce a confession. This narrow definition improperly excludes cases of mental or psychological abuse, and cases where the torture is committed against someone other than "an accused" or for purposes other than securing a confession. Opposition Egyptian lawmakers have repeatedly and unsuccessfully submitted draft legislation to the People's Assembly that would change the law to fit international definitions of torture.
2006-12-31
PML-N to hold rulers accountable for putting the country on brink
PakTribune.com, Pakistan -
ZilHaj 9, 1427 Hijri December 31, 2006
2006-12-26
Ten Things the Democrats Can Do to Hold Corporations Accountable
AlterNet, CA -
4. Corporations should be required to contribute to the common good of the populations they market to and from which they extract their profits. Owners (stockholders) have limited responsibility for a corporation’s actions. It cannot exceed the value of their stock. A sole-proprietor or partnership business failure can cost the owners everything they own, home and savings included, but shareholders are protected from corporate failure. Less risk, stock is a good investment, but breeds a class separation like we have now. It is not wrong to use the corporate economic engine in furtherance of the common good. In fact, it is irresponsible not to regulate this artificial class of business for the benefit of both shareholders and the people whose government gives them their protection from liability.
2006-12-20
Absa: Hold us accountable
Finance24, South Africa -
"Should we fail to deliver on our service promises, we commit ourselves to rectifying the situation as soon as possible. We also recognise that our service may not always be up to the standards to which we aspire, which is why we will embark on a comprehensive programme in 2007 to continually improve our service," says Booysen.
2006-12-18
Hold trip planners accountable, says Mbeki
Independent Online, South Africa -
President Thabo Mbeki said those found responsible for the travel arrangements of Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka's trip to the UK should account for any wrongdoing, SABC radio news reported on Sunday.
2006-12-13
Provincial Governors Accountable for Agricultural Output in
NewsCentralAsia, CA -
You have to meet with this staff once a week and evaluate their work. The heads of joint stock companies at regions (provinces) should be khakims. Each regional khakimlik should create the agricultural department. Two or three representatives from each joint stock company should be represented in such departments. In average the agricultural departments will consist of 15-20 workers. They have to report every day about the situation in agriculture – about the state of machinery, about sowing or gathering and other information. Khakims should request information from these departments. If somebody experience difficulties, you have to help and make efforts to improve the situation.
2006-12-12
Linda Leake Named Women Extraordinaire By Business Leader Magazine
The Open Press (press release) -
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