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Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the Commonwealth
Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in The Commonwealth Struggles for Decriminalisation and Change Edited by Corinne Lennox and Matthew Waites Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in The Commonwealth: Struggles for Decriminalisation and Change Edited by Corinne Lennox and Matthew Waites © Human Rights Consortium, Institute of Commonwealth Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London, 2013 This book is published under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NCND 4.0) license. More information regarding CC licenses is available at https:// creativecommons.org/licenses/ Available to download free at http://www.humanities-digital-library.org ISBN 978-1-912250-13-4 (2018 PDF edition) DOI 10.14296/518.9781912250134 Institute of Commonwealth Studies School of Advanced Study University of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU Cover image: Activists at Pride in Entebbe, Uganda, August 2012. Photo © D. David Robinson 2013. Photo originally published in The Advocate (8 August 2012) with approval of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) and Freedom and Roam Uganda (FARUG). Approval renewed here from SMUG and FARUG, and PRIDE founder Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera. Published with direct informed consent of the main pictured activist. Contents Abbreviations vii Contributors xi 1 Human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity in the Commonwealth: from history and law to developing activism and transnational dialogues 1 Corinne Lennox and Matthew Waites 2 -
Review of Postal Users' Needs: 2020 Report
Review of postal users’ needs An assessment of whether the minimum requirements of the universal postal service reflect the reasonable needs of the users of postal services in the United Kingdom Review of postal users’ needs – Welsh overview Publication Date: 26 November 2020 Contents Section 1. Overview 1 2. Introduction and background 5 3. Market and USO context 10 4. Overview of user research findings 23 5. Delivery frequency 41 6. Speed of delivery, quality of service, tracking and additional services 65 Annex A1. International context and experiences 83 A2. Legal Framework 92 A3. Market research methodology 96 A4. Estimating impacts on user benefits 98 A5. Cost methodology 109 A6. Revenue methodology 126 A7. Glossary 132 1. Overview Ofcom has undertaken a comprehensive review of the needs of postal users across the UK, to see if the requirements placed on Royal Mail reflect what people and businesses need today. We have looked in detail at how satisfied people and small businesses are with the current postal service, and what alternatives would meet their needs. This document explains our findings. The universal postal service is relied upon by millions of people and businesses across the UK. As the postal regulator, our goal is to make sure postal users benefit from a universal service that meets their needs. In doing so we also consider whether the service is sustainable and efficient. The minimum requirements of the universal service are set out in legislation. These include requirements on Royal Mail to deliver letters six days a week and parcels five days a week, at an affordable and geographically uniform price to every address in the UK. -
Delivering for All How Vulnerable Groups Access Post in Scotland
Delivering for all How vulnerable groups access post in Scotland Andrew Fraser May 2021 Contents Introduction 3 Background 4 Methodology 6 The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic 7 Asylum Seekers and Refugees 10 Homelessness 15 Remote and Rural Residents 18 Domestic Abuse survivors 21 Gypsy/Traveller community 25 Conclusions 28 Recommendations 29 Who we are Scotland’s Citizens Advice Network empowers people in every corner of Scotland through our local bureaux and national services by providing free, confidential, and independent advice. We use people’s real-life experiences to influence policy and drive positive change. We are on the side of people in Scotland who need help, and we change lives for the better. 2 Delivering for All How vulnerable groups access post in Scotland Introduction Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) undertakes advocacy on behalf of Scottish consumers in the postal market. We work closely with a variety of stakeholders to highlight concerns and issues that consumers and SMEs face when accessing postal services. CAS is committed to representing the needs and interests of all Scottish consumers, including disabled, isolated, and financially vulnerable consumers. In September 2020, CAS commissioned Progressive Partnership Ltd to carry out qualitative research exploring the accessibility of postal services for a number of specific groups. The research also examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to postal services. When we use the phrase “postal services”, we are referring to both the letters and parcels market. We examined deliveries that are serviced by both Royal Mail (the Universal Service Provider) and other parcel delivery operators. -
VAN DIEMEN's LAND COMPANY Records, 1824-1930 Reels M337
AUSTRALIAN JOINT COPYING PROJECT VAN DIEMEN’S LAND COMPANY Records, 1824-1930 Reels M337-64, M585-89 Van Diemen’s Land Company 35 Copthall Avenue London EC2 National Library of Australia State Library of New South Wales Filmed: 1960-61, 1964 CONTENTS Page 3 Historical note M337-64 4 Minutes of Court of Directors, 1824-1904 4 Outward letter books, 1825-1902 6 Inward letters and despatches, 1833-99 9 Letter books (Van Diemen’s Land), 1826-48 11 Miscellaneous papers, 1825-1915 14 Maps, plan and drawings, 1827-32 14 Annual reports, 1854-1922 M585-89 15 Legal documents, 1825-77 15 Accounts, 1833-55 16 Tasmanian letter books, 1848-59 17 Conveyances, 1851-1930 18 Miscellaneous papers 18 Index to despatches 2 HISTORICAL NOTE In 1824 a group of woollen mill owners, wool merchants, bankers and investors met in London to consider establishing a land company in Van Diemen’s Land similar to the Australian Agricultural Company in New South Wales. Encouraged by the support of William Sorell, the former Lieutenant- Governor, and Edward Curr, who had recently returned from the colony, they formed the Van Diemen’s Land Company and applied to Lord Bathurst for a grant of 500,000 acres. Bathurst agreed to a grant of 250,000 acres. The Van Diemen’s Land Company received a royal charter in 1825 giving it the right to cultivate land, build roads and bridges, lend money to colonists, execute public works, and build and buy houses, wharves and other buildings. Curr was appointed the chief agent of the Company in Van Diemen’s Land. -
25 May 2005 (Extract from Book 6)
PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES (HANSARD) LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT FIRST SESSION Wednesday, 25 May 2005 (extract from Book 6) Internet: www.parliament.vic.gov.au/downloadhansard By authority of the Victorian Government Printer The Governor JOHN LANDY, AC, MBE The Lieutenant-Governor Lady SOUTHEY, AM The ministry Premier and Minister for Multicultural Affairs ....................... The Hon. S. P. Bracks, MP Deputy Premier, Minister for Environment, Minister for Water and Minister for Victorian Communities.............................. The Hon. J. W. Thwaites, MP Minister for Finance, Minister for Major Projects and Minister for WorkCover and the TAC............................ The Hon. J. Lenders, MLC Minister for Education Services and Minister for Employment and Youth Affairs................................................. The Hon. J. M. Allan, MP Minister for Transport............................................ The Hon. P. Batchelor, MP Minister for Local Government and Minister for Housing.............. The Hon. C. C. Broad, MLC Treasurer, Minister for Innovation and Minister for State and Regional Development......................................... The Hon. J. M. Brumby, MP Minister for Agriculture........................................... The Hon. R. G. Cameron, MP Minister for the Arts and Minister for Women’s Affairs................ The Hon. M. E. Delahunty, MP Minister for Community Services and Minister for Children............ The Hon. S. M. Garbutt, MP Minister for Manufacturing and Export, -
The Federal Movement in Tasmania, 1880-1900
THE FEDERAL MOVEMENT IN TASMANIA 1880 — 1900 by C.J. CRAIG B.A. Hons. Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of: MASTER OF ARTS UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA HOBART 31st December 1971. This thesis contains no material which has been accepted for the award of any other degree or diploma in any university, and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, contains no copy or paraphrase of material previously published or written by another person, except when due reference is made in the text of the thesis. C.J. CRAIG. 31 December, 1971. CONTENTS Page CHRONOLOGY INTRODUCTION I THE POLITICIANS, THE PRESS & THE FEDERAL COUNCIL 15 1, The Politicians 2. The Press 27 3. The Federal Council 34. II THE FIRST FEDERAL DRAFT CONSTITUTION 58 10 Preliminaries 5e 2. The Federal Convention in Sydney 89 III REACTIONS TO TFE DRAFT BILL IN TASMANIA 115 10 The Reaction of the Press and Public 115 2. The Debate in Parliament 120 3. The Failure of the Federal Enabling Bill 139 IV THE DOLDRUMS, 1892-94 146 10 Economic Crisis and the Federal Council 146 2. The Federal Council Session of 1893 161 30 More Tasmanian Moves 174 V FEDERATION ON THE MOVE AGAIN 190 10 The Premiers' Conference of 1895 190 2. The Passing of the Tasmanian 'Federal Enabling Bill 213 VI TgE FEDERAL CONVENTION, 1897-98 234 1. The Election of Delegates 234 2. The Adelaide Session 257 3. The Tasmanian Amendments 273 40 The Braddon Blot 281 VII THE FEDERAL R7FET1ENDUMS, 1898& 1899 303 1. The Campaign in Tasmania 303 2. -
Eighth Session, Commencing at 2.30 Pm MISCELLANEOUS
2302 Eighth Session, Commencing at 2.30 pm Gold bullion bars (2), impressed Degussa, fi ne gold 999.9, 100g, 50g. Extremely fi ne - uncirculated. (2) $3,250 2303 Australian 1960 fl orin watch, by the Australian Coin Watch MISCELLANEOUS Company in original packet. Almost as new. $50 2293 2304 Storage cabinet, a large wooden box with two openings with Mexico, Maximillian, miniature, gold pesos and three U.S.A., 8 trays and a top opening shelf, all with metal latches and 8K coin miniature replicas. Uncirculated. (40) lockable base. Very fi ne. $180 $100 2305 2294 Jewllery, nine carat gold eternity ring, legacy badge and Deluxe Coin Albums, by Babors Manufacturing, N.S.W., button, sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Chester 1902 with plastic page inserts and various pocket sizes. Good. by G.L & S. Fine. (4) (7) $60 $100 2295 2306 Coin albums (3) and loose pages, literature, Australia Post, The Royal Geographical Society Silver Map, in frame of pre stamped postcards, series III, Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin issue by Franklin Mint Pty Ltd 1976 gross weight 4.5 kg., Collection, packets. Unused. (8) silver approx 1.5 kg. FDC. $50 $350 2296 2307 Coin Accessories, a large cardboard box of various coin Mineral specimens, set of 12 issued with the compliments accessories, almost all new accessories, including new album of North Broken Hill Limited. leaves (for Hendo albums) (100's), containers for crown and $50 smaller coins, noted two Australia pre-decimal black plastic proof set holders (these are rare), new Hendo albums for Australian decimal, Fiji (3), British and general coins, new Whitman (see both sides) deluxe albums for Mexico, British pennies and halfpennies, GB type; Dansco deluxe Roosevelt dimes, etc. -
Universal Postal Convention
Convention Universal Postal Convention Universal Postal Convention Final Protocol The undersigned, plenipotentiaries of the governments of the member countries of the Union, having regard to article 22.3 of the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union concluded at Vienna on 10 July 1964, have by common consent and subject to article 25.4 of the Constitution drawn up in this Convention the rules ap- plicable throughout the international postal service. Section I Rules applicable in common throughout the international postal service Article 1 Definitions 1 For the purposes of the Universal Postal Convention, the following terms shall have the meanings defined below: 1.1 letter-post item: item described in and conveyed under the conditions of the Universal Postal Convention and Regulations; 1.2 parcel-post item: item described in and conveyed under the conditions of the Universal Postal Convention and Regulations; 1.3 EMS item: item described in and conveyed under the conditions of the Universal Postal Convention, Regulations and associated EMS instruments; 1.4 documents: a letter-post, parcel-post or EMS item consisting of any piece of written, drawn, printed or digital information, excluding objects of merchandise, whose physical specifica- tions lie within the limits specified in the Regulations; 1.5 goods: a letter-post, parcel-post or EMS item consisting of any tangible and movable object other than money, including objects of merchandise, which does not fall under the defini- tion of "documents" as provided in paragraph 1.4 above -
New Zealand and Australasian Federation, 1883-1901: ANOTHER VIEW*
New Zealand and Australasian Federation, 1883-1901: ANOTHER VIEW* IN A BECENT article Professor F. L. W. Wood has endorsed and expanded the view that Seddon played a significant role in New Zea- land's failure to federate with Australia between 1899 and 1901.1 Other writers might challenge this view.2 By claiming that New Zealand never came close to federating and had adequate reasons for standing aloof, they have, at least implicitly, down-graded the significance of the part played by Seddon in keeping New Zealand out of an Australasian federal union. It is the intention of this paper to show that the major factors determining New Zealand's response to the federation question were established not under Seddon after 1898, but rather in the period 1883-91, before Seddon's premiership, and that Seddon, far from being a major factor in this response, found his actions largely circumscribed. Although New Zealand stayed out of the Commonwealth, it was, argues Wood, in the balance to the end whether the more marginal Australian colonies would also remain uncommitted.3 The social, economic, geographic, and sentimental factors that prevented New Zealand from federating equally affected these marginal colonies who had as much to lose (or gain) from joining as New Zealand. Wood also maintains that the arguments adduced by New Zealanders against federation (when they were not nonsense) were identical to * This is a revised version of a research paper submitted in 1968 as part of an honours degree in History. I wish to thank all those who kindly assisted me in the preparation of the article, especially W. -
International Goods Transport Product Terms for Contract Customers
TUOTE-EHDOT 1 (9) International goods transport product terms for contract cus- tomers January 1, 2021 Posti Ltd Domicile: Helsinki Business ID: 0109357-9 VAT ID FI01093579 www.posti.fi TUOTE-EHDOT 2 (9) Table of contents 1. General .............................................................................................................................................. 3 1.1. Scope of Application ....................................................................................................................... 3 1.2. Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 3 1.3. Customer’s obligations .................................................................................................................... 3 1.4. Item content restrictions .................................................................................................................. 4 1.5. Delivery time estimate and service levels by route ............................................................................... 4 1.6. Delivery days ................................................................................................................................. 4 1.7. Transport documents ...................................................................................................................... 4 1.8. Pricing and payment ....................................................................................................................... 4 1.9. -
Postal Rates
• 2021/2022 • 2020/2021 Customer Care: 502 0860 111 www.postoffice.co.za CHURE RO BROCHURE B DID YOU 2021 / 2022 ... 1 APR. 21 - 31 MAR. 22 KNOW YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TABLE OF CONTENTS POST THE FOLLOWING GOODS? Dangerous and Prohibited goods 1 Important Information 2 Ordinary Mail / Fast Mail 3-4 Postage Included Envelopes 4-5 Postcards 5 Domestic Stamp Booklets and Rolls 6 Packaging Products 6 Franking Machines 6-7 Domestic Registered Letter with Insurance Option 7-8 Mailroom Management 8 Direct Mail 9 Business Reply Services 9-10 InfoMail 10-12 Response Mail / Magmail 13-14 Domestic Parcel Service 14-15 International Mail 15-20 Expedited Mail Service 21-24 Philatelic Products 25 Postboxes, Private Bags and Accessories 25-26 (Valid 01 Jan to 31 Dec annually) Postbank 26 Speed Services Couriers 27-29 Tips to get your letter delivered on time, every time: 30 Contact Information / Complaints and Queries 31 DID YOU KNOW... YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO POST THE FOLLOWING GOODS? DANGEROUS AND PROHIBITED GOODS SCHEDULE OF DANGEROUS GOODS • Explosives – Ammunition, fireworks, igniters. • Compressed Gas – aerosol products, carbon dioxide gas, cigarette lighter, butane. • Flammable Liquids – alcohol, flammable paint thinners, flammable varnish removers, turpentine, petroleum products, benzene. • Flammable Solids – metallic magnesium, matches, zinc powder. • Oxidising material – some adhesives, some bleaching powders, hair or textiles dyes made of organic peroxides, fiberglass repair kits, chlorine. • Poison including Drugs and Medicine –although some are acceptable in prescription quantities, and non-infectious perishable biological substances are accepted when packed and transmitted appropriately RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL • Corrosives – corrosive cleaning liquid, paint or varnish removers, mercury filled thermometer • Miscellaneous – magnetized materials, oiled paper, polymerisable materials SCHEDULE OF PROHIBITED GOODS Bank notes – including all South African notes of whatever issue or denomination, and the bank notes or currency notes of any other country. -
The Postal Paradox: How Having No Address Keeps People Homeless
The postal paradox: how having no address keeps people homeless Gemma Byrne Contents Summary 2 Introduction 4 The ‘catch-22’: how no fixed address can mean no support 5 Missing important correspondence can have serious consequences 7 Without an address to put on applications homeless people are 12 excluded from the services they need Citizens Advice’s proposed solutions: building on existing services 14 Practical considerations for our proposed solutions 17 What’s next? Collaborating with Royal Mail, the Post Office and 18 others 1 Summary A fixed postal address is vital for homeless people to access and engage with the services they need. However, being homeless means many people won’t have access to a fixed postal address. This leaves homeless people trapped in a catch-22 situation where they can’t access support for being homeless because of the fact that they’re homeless. This research looks at the impact of not having a fixed postal address. It draws on interviews with homeless people and day centre staff, surveys of local Citizens Advice staff and MPs, and conversations with national homeless charities. The findings show that having no fixed postal address prevents people from accessing the support they need in 2 ways: 1. Homeless people are likely to miss important correspondence. Many letters sent to homeless people - such as those from the Jobcentre, courts and healthcare services - contain dates for important appointments. Missing the letter is likely to mean missing the appointment, and this can have serious consequences. These include benefit sanctions, arrest warrants, dropping down waiting lists and even missing out on housing.