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The Equal Pay Act 1970 (which came into operation on 29 December 1975) provides for an “equality clause” to be written into all contracts of employment. S.1(2) (a) of the 1970 Act (which has been amended by the Sex Discrimination Act 1975) provides:

The paper considers cases which indicate both the controls exercised by the Statutory Committee of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain over the profession of pharmacy through its powers to hold inquiries into allegations or conviction of misconduct, and the limitations of the power of the Statutory Committee.

In the UK over the last 20 years there has been a proliferation in the statutory provisions for wayleaves. The utilities requiring wayleaves such as the water, gas and electricity companies have now been joined by cable TV and a host of telecommunications providers. All have access to compulsory powers. However, there are variations between these powers and between the compensation arrangements. The main objective of this article is to examine whether the compensation arrangements are now appropriate, following the privatisation of the gas, electricity, water and telecommunication companies. The article considers the results of a six‐month study of wayleaves funded by the RICS, which was completed in 2000, and recommends that, in order to strike a fair balance between the interests of the utilities and the landowners, legislative change is required. Claimants should not merely be entitled to the financial equivalent of their loss, but instead a consideration should be paid reflecting, in effect, a rental for the wayleave.

Explores the role of boards and co‐operatives in the total marketing system and concludes they should be left to compete openly with the private sector. Examines this with regard to the open market in Africa and how it is still, to some extent, a social institution. States that there are three basic categories of tribal groupings in North America, Africa and the South Pacific, these are: individualist; competitive; and co‐operative, these are discussed and explained in detail. Concludes that the study has not questioned the existence of boards and co‐operatives, it has set out their roles in and contributions to, the marketing system, suggesting ways in which both can be made more effective.

This article attempts to set out the broad approach which the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) takes in statutory recognition, and also to describe, in a little more detail, the way in which we tackle each stage of the statutory process. While we now have sufficient of a track record to demonstrate our approach in practice, we are still encountering new issues. Some parts of the Schedule have been well explored, while others are relatively unknown territory, even to the CAC. So, while I am satisfied that our basic mode of practice is the right one, I would not wish to claim that all of our procedures are completely developed and set in stone.

The purpose of this paper is to test existing theoretical models relating to management agreements and “developer abuse” in relation to multi‐unit housing developments through applying them to a new jurisdiction: New Zealand.

The paper uses a combination of case studies from reported legal cases, and a socio‐legal framework, to apply existing models to New Zealand.

The analysis shows that existing models are accurate, but can be improved and refined through a deeper examination of the issues arising from decided cases. New phenomena were identified that require more attention.

This analysis is restricted to decided cases and empirical research may allow further findings. The research was also limited to New Zealand as a test of existing models.

The analysis in this paper shows that there are difficulties with recent law reforms, and more attention is needed to legislative solutions to the problems identified in existing literature and decided cases.

This research may help educate the public about the issues arising from management agreements.

By applying existing models relating to body corporate management agreements and “developer abuse” to a new jurisdiction, this paper shows the usefulness of those models. The models remain to be tested in other jurisdictions, and this paper adds to existing frameworks for those scholars who do so. It will also have use for policy makers in this area.

The implications of financial sector fraud, in terms of the dangers for our societies and for economic well‐being, must be clear to all. The implications for policy makers must be addressed in their statutory response to the threat. A combination of a strong regulatory regime for the industry, effective gatekeeping at entry to the industry or markets, vigilant supervision of the authorised community and prompt and fair action to ensure the highest level of consumer protection is called for.

The New Zealand Serious Fraud Office (NZSFO) was set up in 1989 in response to issues arising out of the 1980s financial crisis, in particular the share‐market crash of 1987. In the short period of about a year the total sum thought to be involved in corporate fraud schemes in New Zealand had increased dramatically, from NZ$10m–15m before 1988 to NZ$50m–70m in 1989. Consequently, the Department of Justice proposed setting up a specialist institution and legal mechanisms for the investigation of serious or complex fraud.

The paper's purpose is to review the growth of computer supported valuation models and the increased access via information technology to property data in the world of property taxation. The paper aims to stimulate debate on what the short/medium term future may hold. Is there room for both traditional valuation surveying skills and computer mass appraisal models in the enlightened property taxation world, where transparency and access to property data is expected?

The paper compares and contrasts developments and trends in the use of automated valuation models (AVMs) across the world to assess property for local taxation purposes. It focuses in detail on three automated property taxation valuation systems of which the author has working knowledge and experience: Valuation Office Agency – Council Tax (Dwellings) and Non Domestic Rating (Commercial); Northern Ireland Valuation and Lands Agency – Domestic (Dwellings); Hong Kong Rating and Valuation Department (Dwellings and Commercial) property. The paper also considers the progress made in access to property data and data storage/retrieval.

Automated valuation programmes assist in the production of a valuation but its quality and accuracy are data and valuer led. One size does not fit all and there is no automated replacement for the subjective professional judgement of the valuer.

This paper considers the challenges, opportunities and possible problems when using computer driven valuation models for property taxation purposes.