In Oceania, both States replying to the questionnaire for the third reporting period had adopted measures.

However, the number of countries replying to the questionnaire for more than one period is lower.

Both the replying States in Oceania responded positively in this regard.

Two thirds of the replying States explained that these legislative frameworks had enabled investigations, prosecutions or convictions for money laundering offences in their jurisdiction.

Forty six per cent of States replying to the questionnaire reported that they had such statistics.

Thirty four per cent of the States replying to the questionnaire reported that they kept such data, against 38 per cent for the second reporting period.

Eighty nine per cent of the States replying (compared with 91 per cent for the second reporting period and 80 for the first) responded in the affirmative (see figure IV).

The princesses themselves have been replying and retweeting messages from supporters who learned of their plight from Channel 4.

Replying to question 22, he said that freedom of assembly and freedom of expression were guaranteed under the Constitution.

Replying to the question from the representative of Costa Rica, she said it was important for host countries to forge a burden sharing relationship with the countries of origin.

Replying to the Netherlands, she said that INSTRAW was holding a virtual debate among experts on the challenges that the issue of peace and security entailed for women worldwide.

Ms. Ziv (Israel), replying to the question about training courses for police officers, recalled that a national investigative system focusing solely on domestic violence had been established in 1998.

According to Swanson s blog, a brief email correspondence followed their meeting at the coffee shop, though Padalko has stopped replying.

Two thirds of the replying States explained that legislation against money laundering had also led to investigations, prosecutions or convictions for money laundering offences in their jurisdiction (see figure V).

Replying to question 23, he said that the new legislation was being reviewed in conjunction with the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Replying to these comments, the panellists recognized that there is a mismatch between political parties' real objectives and their hidden aims.

Mr. Costa (Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime), replying to Committee members' questions, reaffirmed UNODC support for the policies being carried out by the Afghan Government.

Most States replying for the third reporting period (71 per cent, compared with 75 per cent for the second and 62 for the first) had adopted measures for the freezing, seizure or confiscation of proceeds of serious crimes other than drug trafficking.

Why would you do that? Why would It's like one step up from replying to one of those emails from Nigeria, isn't it?

I (and many others) have the annoying habit of replying to vague messages with a clarifying question, kicking the can down the road.

Replying to question 3 of the list of issues, he said that several domestic legislative provisions enshrined the prohibition of discrimination based on sex.

Thirty one per cent of States replying to the questionnaire for 2002 2004 reported that they had entered into bilateral or multilateral agreements with other States to cooperate in countering drug trafficking by sea.

Mr. Sach (Acting Controller), replying to the questions posed, assured the representative of Uruguay that the overall question of cost effectiveness would be addressed in the context of the presentation of the proposed budget for MONUC for 2005 2006.

The German position is reflected correctly in the analytical summary, although the Secretariat does not refer to the replying Member State in citing a reply.

Replying to the representative of India, he said that he shared his view as to the need to stay within the framework of the mandate.

The legislation in 80 per cent of the States replying to the questionnaire for the third reporting period provided for the use of controlled delivery, and 39 per cent had reviewed, simplified or otherwise strengthened their legislation in this regard.

About one half of the States replying to the questionnaires (48 per cent for the third reporting period compared with a similar proportion (49 per cent) for the second and 43 for the first) reported that their authorities maintained statistical data on prosecutions for money laundering offences.

On a regional basis, the majority of States replying to the questionnaire for the third reporting period in the Americas, Europe and Oceania had such data, while in Asia a minority of States reported having it.

A total of 53 per cent of the States replying reported that they had kept statistical data on the investigation of cases involving money laundering, compared with 58 per cent for the second reporting period and 48 per cent for the first period.

Our conversation started with me saying, 'I'm bored,' and her replying, 'When I'm bored I eat pretzels.' I remember this distinctly because it came up a lot.

Mr. Boolell (Mauritius), replying to question 24, said that police, lawyers and judges received regular training in human rights and the obligations of Mauritius under the Covenant.

Replying to the representative of Senegal, she said information on the situation of migrant domestic workers was obtained from complaints received by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, and by NGOs.

Replying to the delegation of Switzerland, she concurred that, although the resolutions made no explicit reference to gender issues, that did not prevent the adoption of relevant measures.

Replying to the representative of New Zealand, he said that he had already emphasized the importance of genocide and massacres and the need to monitor such situations closely.

The legislation of most of the States replying to the questionnaire (89 per cent) provided for the freezing, seizure and confiscation of the proceeds from drug trafficking offences and for the freezing, seizure and confiscation of proceeds derived from other serious crimes (71 per cent).

In the Americas and Oceania, all States replying to the questionnaire for the third reporting period indicated that measures had been adopted in their financial systems with a view to enabling the reporting of suspicious and or unusual transactions.

Replying to the United States representative's criticism that in his report he had taken a one sided view of proportionality, he said that one should look at the facts.

Replying to the representative of Singapore, who had raised the matter of a moratorium on executions, he said that he could not accept the analogy she had drawn with prisons, for the simple reason that the death penalty was irreversible.

The legislation of most of the States (89 per cent) replying to the questionnaire in 2004 provided for the freezing, seizure and confiscation of the proceeds from drug trafficking offences and for the freezing, seizure and confiscation of proceeds derived from other serious crimes (71 per cent).

Mr. Boolell (Mauritius), replying to question 21, said that the Independent Broadcasting Authority had been created after the dissolution of the State monopoly, to ensure fair and ethical broadcasting practices.

While both States replying in Oceania and almost all of the States replying in the Americas (94 per cent) and in Europe (80 per cent) had concluded one or more such instruments with other countries with a view to exchanging financial information and or mutual legal assistance concerning money laundering, only 35 per cent of States in Asia and 31 per cent of responding States in Africa had done so.

Ms. Heather Latu (Samoa), replying to questions raised at the previous meeting regarding the inadequate representation of women in the Legislative Assembly, said that the Samoan context had to be understood.

In most States replying to the questionnaire for the third reporting period (76 per cent, compared with 79 per cent for the second reporting period (2000 2002) and 63 per cent for the first (1998 2000)), laundering of the proceeds of other serious crimes was also considered a criminal offence (see figure I).

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Replying to the representative of Peru, she said she was already in direct contact with the Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.