United Kingdom Election
United Kingdom (05/05)
Progress has been made on each of the key elements of the Good Friday Agreement. Most notably, a new police force has been instituted; the IRA has undertaken two acts of decommissioning of its weapons, and some measures to normalize the security situation in Northern Ireland have been taken. Disagreements over the implementation of elements of the agreement and allegations about the IRA's continued engagement in paramilitary activity, however, continue to trouble the peace process. In October 2002, Northern Ireland's devolved institutions were suspended amid allegations of IRA intelligence gathering at Stormont, the seat of Northern Ireland's government. Assembly elections scheduled for May 2003 were postponed. Elections were held in November 2003, but the Assembly remains suspended. The British Government is working closely with the Irish Government and Northern Ireland political parties to create the conditions that would allow the restoration of devolved government to take place. ... [Read More]
2004 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) is a longstanding constitutional monarchy with a democratic, parliamentary government. The most recent general election was held in 2001; a number of political parties participated in the election, and it was free and fair. The judiciary is independent. ... The Government is formed on the basis of a majority of seats in the House of Commons, which are contested in elections held at least every 5 years; the most recent elections were in 2001. The other chamber of Parliament, the appointed House of Lords, has the power to revise and delay, but not block the implementation of laws. Participation in the political process is open to all persons and parties. All citizens age 18 and older may vote. Other elected bodies such as the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly have control over matters of regional importance, such as education, health, and some economic matters. Foreign affairs and defense continued to be the responsibility of the central government. ... [Read More]
Embassy of the United States in Manila
more quotes In Focus US Supports the Rule of Law and the Welfare of the Filipino people In an interview today on ANC's Dateline, Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Mussomeli said that the U.S. Government "categorically supports the rule of l ... [Read More]
Africa - US Department of State
06 July 2005 - United States Congratulates Burundi for Peaceful Election ... [Read More]
Statement by Ambassadors Donor Group
May12, 2005 STATEMENTBY AMBASSADORS DONOR GROUP We urge all parties to promote a peaceful free and fair electionand resolve differences through the courts and established complaintsprocedures. As Ethiopia's partnersin development, we condemn any resort to violence, not only before elections andon election day, but also in the days, weeks and months post-election. [Read More]
Post-Election Strategic Priorities for the United States
Post-Election Strategic Priorities for the United States ... I have been invited to address post-election strategic priorities of the United States. You will, I hope, understand that these priorities will be more explicit and clear once President Bush's second term cabinet is confirmed and in place. ... [Read More]
Embassy of the United States in Manila
more quotes In Focus US Supports the Rule of Law and the Welfare of the Filipino people In an interview today on ANC's Dateline, Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Mussomeli said that the U.S. Government "categorically supports the rule of l ... [Read More]
Remarks with British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw After Meeting
FOREIGN SECRETARY STRAW: Thank you very much, Secretary Rice. It's a great pleasure to be here. You showed great courtesy to the United Kingdom and to me by making a visit to the UK, you're very first, almost immediately after you've been confirmed as Secretary of State. We don't have to go through that process. Instead, we have the elections and a short conversation with the Prime Minister to make our appointments. But I'm delighted; this is my first overseas trip since my reappointment as Foreign Secretary. ... [Read More]
Remarks
1111--12/06/04 Post-Election Strategic Priorities for the United States; Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr., Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs; Remarks at the Chatham House Conference on Matching Capabilities to Commitments – Can Europe Deliver?; London, United Kingdom ... [Read More]
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