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Brief Amicus Curiae of the Senate of the United Mexican States, Et
No. 08-987 IN THE RUBEN CAMPA, RENE GONZALEZ, ANTONIO GUERRERO, GERARDO HERNANDEZ, AND LUIS MEDINA, Petitioners, v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Respondent. On Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR A WRIT OF CERTIORARI ON BEHALF OF THE SENATE OF THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES, THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF PANAMA, MARY ROBINSON (UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, 1997- 2002; PRESIDENT OF IRELAND, 1992-1997) AND LEGISLATORS FROM THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNTRIES OF BRAZIL, BELGIUM, CHILE, GERMANY, IRELAND, JAPAN, MEXICO, SCOTLAND AND THE UNITED KINGDOM ______________ Michael Avery Counsel of Record Suffolk Law School 120 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02108 617-573-8551 ii AMICI CURIAE The Senate of the United Mexican States The National Assembly of Panama Mary Robinson (United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, 1997-2002; President of Ireland, 1992-1997) Legislators from the European Parliament Josep Borrell Fontelles, former President Enrique Barón Crespo, former President Miguel Ángel Martínez, Vice-President Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Vice-President Luisa Morgantini, Vice-President Mia De Vits, Quaestor Jo Leinen, Chair of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs Richard Howitt, Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights Guisto Catania, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Willy Meyer Pleite, Vice-Chair of the Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly Edite Estrela, Vice-Chair -
House of Commons Accommodation
House of Commons Administration Committee House of Commons Accommodation Third Report of Session 2005–06 HC 1279 House of Commons Administration Committee House of Commons Accommodation Third Report of Session 2005–06 Report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence Ordered by The House of Commons to be printed 27 June 2006 HC 1279 Published on 6 July 2006 by authority of the House of Commons London: The Stationery Office Limited £0.00 The Administration Committee The Administration Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to consider the services provided for and by the House and to make recommendations thereon to the House of Commons Commission or to the Speaker. Current membership Mr Frank Doran MP (Labour, Aberdeen North) (Chairman) Mr Bob Ainsworth MP (Labour, Coventry North East) Janet Anderson MP (Labour, Rossendale & Darwen) Derek Conway MP (Conservative, Old Bexley & Sidcup) Frank Dobson MP (Labour, Holborn & St Pancras) Mr Brian H Donohoe MP (Labour, Central Ayrshire) Mr Neil Gerrard MP (Labour, Walthamstow) Mr Mark Harper MP (Conservative, Forest of Dean) Helen Jones MP (Labour, Warrington North) Mr Kevan Jones MP (Labour, Durham North) Mr Greg Knight MP (Conservative, Yorkshire East) David Lepper MP (Labour/Co-operative, Brighton Pavilion) Mr Andrew Robathan MP (Conservative, Blaby) John Thurso MP (Liberal Democrat, Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross) Pete Wishart MP (Scottish National, Perth & North Perthshire) The following were also Members of the Committee during the inquiry: Peter Luff MP (Conservative, Mid Worcestershire) The late Mr Eric Forth MP (Conservative, Bromley & Chiselhurst) Powers The powers of the committee are set out in House of Commons Standing Orders, principally in SO No 139. -
The Pensioner Journal of Brighton & Hove Pensioner Action No
1 Journal of the Brighton & Hove Pensioners’ Forum Journal of the Brighton & Hove Pensioners’ Forum 1 The Pensioner Journal of Brighton & Hove Pensioner Action No. 38, Spring 2011 Pensioner Action issue this Inside to launch soon! Since a vote in November to dissolve was passed by Pensioners’ Forum members, ‘Pensioner Action’ has formed and is getting to work for the benefit of all older people in the city! In December, Pensioners’ Forum members voted overwhelmingly to allow the organisation to dissolve and a October Spending merger with 60+ Action to proceed in what is a large step towards becoming a louder voice for local older people. Review Summary Pensioner Action The merged project, ‘Pensioner Action’ is now part of a of a larger organisation, Impetus, which works to empower local people; however the outputs and aims of both the Pensioners’ Forum and 60+ Action will be maintained, including ‘The Pensioner’ and the neighbourhood groups. Launch The steering group are still deciding finer details about committee appointment and representation, but major decisions around operation have now been made. Details will be given at a launch on Monday 28th February at Patching Lodge (see page 3 for details). 60+ Action Public Meetings Group News In addition, bi-monthly public meetings will be held at varying locations, focusing on topical issues. The first of these will be held on Monday 28th March, venue to be confirmed, 10.30 – 12.30pm with a discussion of the Council Budget. All are welcome to attend – please call Double issue us on 01273 229004 for venue details. -
Implementation of the Nitrates Directive in England
House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Implementation of the Nitrates Directive in England Seventh Report of Session 2007–08 Report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence Ordered by The House of Commons to be printed 22 May 2008 HC 412 Published on 10 June 2008 by authority of the House of Commons London: The Stationery Office Limited £0.00 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration, and policy of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and its associated bodies. Current membership Mr Michael Jack (Conservative, Fylde) (Chairman) Mr Geoffrey Cox (Conservative, Torridge & West Devon) Mr David Drew (Labour, Stroud) Mr James Gray (Conservative, North Wiltshire) Patrick Hall (Labour, Bedford) Lynne Jones (Labour, Birmingham, Selly Oak) David Lepper (Labour, Brighton Pavilion) Miss Anne McIntosh (Conservative, Vale of York) Mr Dan Rogerson (Liberal Democrat, North Cornwall) Sir Peter Soulsby (Labour, Leicester South) Dr Gavin Strang (Labour, Edinburgh East) David Taylor (Labour, North West Leicestershire) Paddy Tipping (Labour, Sherwood) Mr Roger Williams (Liberal Democrat, Brecon & Radnorshire) Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative, Shrewsbury & Atcham), was a Member of the Committee during this inquiry. Powers The Committee is one of the departmental select committees, the powers of which are set out in House of Commons Standing Orders, principally in SO No. -
General Election Results, 7 June 2001
RESEARCH PAPER 01/54 General Election results, [REVISED EDITION] 18 JUNE 2001 7 June 2001 This research paper summarises the results of the General Election held on 7 June 2001. Results are given nationally, by region, by county and for individual constituencies. In this revised edition of the paper the results are consistent with those produced by the Electoral Commission. The tables in this paper are derived from the Library’s election database which can be used to produce further analyses. Members requiring more information should contact the Social & General Statistics Section. Bryn Morgan SOCIAL & GENERAL STATISTICS SECTION HOUSE OF COMMONS LIBRARY Recent Library Research Papers include: 01/39 The International Criminal Court Bill [HL] [Bill 70 of 2000-2001] 29.03.01 01/40 The Election Publications Bill [HL] [Bill 41 of 2000-2001] 29.03.01 01/41 The Adoption Bill [Bill 16 of 2000-2001] 29.03.01 01/42 Economic Indicators 02.04.01 01/43 Parliamentary Pay and Allowances: current rates 03.04.01 01/44 The Elections Bill [Bill 80 of 2000-2001] 03.04.01 01/45 Unemployment by Constituency, March 2001 11.04.01 01/46 Taxation of Charities 12.04.01 01/47 Rural Rate Relief 30.04.01 01/48 Economic Indicators 01.05.01 01/49 The Treaty of Nice and the future of Europe debate 01.05.01 01/50 European Security and Defence Policy: Nice and beyond 02.05.01 01/51 The Burden of Taxation 10.05.01 01/52 Road fuel prices and taxation 11.05.01 01/53 Unemployment by Constituency, April 2001 16.05.01 Research Papers are available as PDF files: • to members of the general public on the Parliamentary web site, URL: http://www.parliament.uk • within Parliament to users of the Parliamentary Intranet, URL: http://hcl1.hclibrary.parliament.uk Library Research Papers are compiled for the benefit of Members of Parliament and their personal staff. -
The Potential of England's Rural Economy
House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee The potential of England's rural economy Eleventh Report of Session 2007–08 Volume II Oral and written evidence Ordered by The House of Commons to be printed 22 October 2008 HC 544-II Published on 29 October 2008 by authority of the House of Commons London: The Stationery Office Limited £0.00 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration, and policy of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and its associated bodies. Current membership Mr Michael Jack (Conservative, Fylde) (Chairman) Mr Geoffrey Cox (Conservative, Torridge & West Devon) Mr David Drew (Labour, Stroud) Mr James Gray (Conservative, North Wiltshire) Patrick Hall (Labour, Bedford) Lynne Jones (Labour, Birmingham, Selly Oak) David Lepper (Labour, Brighton Pavilion) Miss Anne McIntosh (Conservative, Vale of York) Mr Dan Rogerson (Liberal Democrat, North Cornwall) Sir Peter Soulsby (Labour, Leicester South) Dr Gavin Strang (Labour, Edinburgh East) David Taylor (Labour, North West Leicestershire) Paddy Tipping (Labour, Sherwood) Mr Roger Williams (Liberal Democrat, Brecon & Radnorshire) Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative, Shrewsbury & Atcham), Mrs Madeleine Moon (Labour Bridgend), Mr Jamie Reed (Labour, Copeland) and Mr Shailesh Vara (Conservative, North West Cambridgeshire) were Members of the Committee during this inquiry. Powers The Committee is one of the departmental select committees, the powers of which are set out in House of Commons Standing Orders, principally in SO No. 152. These are available on the Internet via www.parliament.uk. Publications The reports and evidence of the Committee are published by The Stationery Office by Order of the House.