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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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).

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

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.

Replying to the United States representative, he said that he hoped that the assurances given him in Madrid about his security, should he visit Iraq, would facilitate such a visit in the near future.

Replying to the question of the Swedish delegation on coordination and cooperation in the United Nations, she said that UNIFEM had achieved remarkable progress in its activities in the field, but more needed to be done.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Replying to the representative of China, he stated that, in the case of Afghanistan, economic, social and cultural rights were somewhat eclipsed by the priority of re establishing security and the rule of law.

Ms. Eteuati Shon (Samoa), replying to questions by Ms. Saiga, said that the extended family included all members of the chiefly title holder's family, whether or not they were resident in the home village.

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.

Most States replying to the questionnaires (88 per cent) indicated that laundering of proceeds derived from drug trafficking was a criminal offence in their jurisdictions, in accordance with the provisions of the 1988 Convention (see figure I).

Replying to the representative of El Salvador, he said that the impact of violence and trafficking in people and arms in Central America and the Caribbean had perhaps not been fully appreciated and now required urgent attention.

Mr. Rozkalns (Latvia), replying to questions concerning health, said that the number of abortions in Latvia had declined from 15,647 in 2001 to 14,508 in 2003 and from 796 per thousand births in 2001 to 734.4 in 2002 and 695.5 in 2003.

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.

Replying to the representative of Indonesia, she said the signature and ratification of the two additional protocols to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime were, in her view, part of the regional processes.

Ms. Hounkpe Ahougbenou (Benin), replying to Committee members' questions, said that Benin would take the Committee's recommendations to heart, particularly the recommendation on building additional prison facilities to enforce its legislation in favour of women.

Replying to the delegation of Côte d'Ivoire, she said that in conflict areas UNIFEM endeavoured to highlight the impact not only of sexual violence but also of displacement and social fragmentation on women and girls.

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.

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 representative of Italy, he said that the Iraqi regime had been systematically recording events occurring in the country but many documents had disappeared as a result of looting and destruction in the wake of the war.

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.

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.