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Legal Terms - Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
refers to the utilization of electronic data transmission networks to exchange business information through standardized messages, requiring minimal or no human participation. EDI is predominantly utilized by major corporations to establish a standardized processing system for documents such as invoices and purchase orders. Substantial commercial contracts delineate the conditions under which such information is provided, and a considerable amount of commerce is conducted on this foundation (referred to as paperless trading), either via a closed network accessible just to a restricted group of members or through the Internet. Several international legal regulations have been established in this domain, including the Uniform Rules of Conduct for the Interchange of Trade Data via Teletransmission (see to UNCID). Both parties utilizing EDI must conform to identical standards for the delivery of data segments.
refers to the utilization of electronic data transmission networks to exchange business information through standardized messages, requiring minimal or no human participation. EDI is predominantly utilized by major corporations to establish a standardized processing system for documents such as invoices and purchase orders. Substantial commercial contracts delineate the conditions under which such information is provided, and a considerable amount of commerce is conducted on this foundation (referred to as paperless trading), either via a closed network accessible just to a restricted group of members or through the Internet. Several international legal regulations have been established in this domain, including the Uniform Rules of Conduct for the Interchange of Trade Data via Teletransmission (see to UNCID). Both parties utilizing EDI must conform to identical standards for the delivery of data segments.
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Legal Terms -demand for electronic monitoring
A stipulation that may be mandated by a sentencing court as a component of a *community order or *youth rehabilitation order to ensure adherence to another condition within the order, such as a *exclusion requirement or a *curfew. The offender is generally equipped with an electronic ankle tag, and the duration of monitoring will be determined by the court or the supervising officer.
A stipulation that may be mandated by a sentencing court as a component of a *community order or *youth rehabilitation order to ensure adherence to another condition within the order, such as a *exclusion requirement or a *curfew. The offender is generally equipped with an electronic ankle tag, and the duration of monitoring will be determined by the court or the supervising officer.
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Legal Terms - digital signature
A data element integrated into or linked with an electronically transmitted document that serves the purpose of a written signature. The Electronic Communications Act 2000 acknowledges electronic signatures as valid in legal proceedings and confers upon them legal significance. The e-IDAS Regulation (910/2014) in the EU superseded the previous Electronic Signatures Directive (1999/93/EC) as of July 2016, governing electronic identity and trust services for electronic transactions within the internal market. This has been incorporated into UK legislation and modified by the Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Electronic Transactions (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
A data element integrated into or linked with an electronically transmitted document that serves the purpose of a written signature. The Electronic Communications Act 2000 acknowledges electronic signatures as valid in legal proceedings and confers upon them legal significance. The e-IDAS Regulation (910/2014) in the EU superseded the previous Electronic Signatures Directive (1999/93/EC) as of July 2016, governing electronic identity and trust services for electronic transactions within the internal market. This has been incorporated into UK legislation and modified by the Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Electronic Transactions (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
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Legal Terms - Electronic surveillance
The use of telephone tapping, concealed microphones (bugging), cameras, or analogous methods to acquire evidence. Evidence gained by telecommunications interception is generally inadmissible at trial in England; however, evidence acquired via alternative methods of electronic surveillance may be permissible. The Police Act 1997 establishes a framework wherein independent police commissioners supervise the protocols and examine grievances concerning intrusive surveillance operations.
The use of telephone tapping, concealed microphones (bugging), cameras, or analogous methods to acquire evidence. Evidence gained by telecommunications interception is generally inadmissible at trial in England; however, evidence acquired via alternative methods of electronic surveillance may be permissible. The Police Act 1997 establishes a framework wherein independent police commissioners supervise the protocols and examine grievances concerning intrusive surveillance operations.
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Legal Terms - eleemosynary corporation
[derived from Latin: eleemosyna, meaning alms] Initially, a secular (as opposed to a religious) charity. An eleemosynary corporation is now a nonprofit focused on alleviating individual hardship.
[derived from Latin: eleemosyna, meaning alms] Initially, a secular (as opposed to a religious) charity. An eleemosynary corporation is now a nonprofit focused on alleviating individual hardship.
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Legal Terms - Electoral Commission
A self-governing public entity established under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. Its responsibilities encompass reporting on the execution of elections (including general parliamentary elections, elections to the European Parliament, and elections to the devolved parliaments of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) and referendums. It is authorized to examine and report on many related issues, including seat redistribution, the establishment and financing of political parties, and political advertising, as well as to offer guidance and support to political parties, returning officers, and others. The responsibilities of the Boundary Commission and the Local Government Commission for England have been reassigned to the Electoral Commission, which is also tasked with creating Boundary Committees for Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The Commission must maintain registries of political parties and perform specific regulatory tasks concerning their financing. The Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 conferred upon the Electoral Commission an array of new supervisory and investigatory authorities. The Act introduces a novel array of adaptable civil punishments, encompassing both financial and non-financial measures, applicable to regulated donees in addition to political parties.
A self-governing public entity established under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. Its responsibilities encompass reporting on the execution of elections (including general parliamentary elections, elections to the European Parliament, and elections to the devolved parliaments of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) and referendums. It is authorized to examine and report on many related issues, including seat redistribution, the establishment and financing of political parties, and political advertising, as well as to offer guidance and support to political parties, returning officers, and others. The responsibilities of the Boundary Commission and the Local Government Commission for England have been reassigned to the Electoral Commission, which is also tasked with creating Boundary Committees for Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The Commission must maintain registries of political parties and perform specific regulatory tasks concerning their financing. The Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 conferred upon the Electoral Commission an array of new supervisory and investigatory authorities. The Act introduces a novel array of adaptable civil punishments, encompassing both financial and non-financial measures, applicable to regulated donees in addition to political parties.
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Legal Terms - electromagnetic compatibility
The capacity of electromagnetic products, including computer equipment and machinery, to function collaboratively without the need for specialized modifications. The EU electromagnetic compatibility directive, incorporated into English law, establishes the minimum standards to prevent computers and similar devices from interfering with other electromagnetic items.
The capacity of electromagnetic products, including computer equipment and machinery, to function collaboratively without the need for specialized modifications. The EU electromagnetic compatibility directive, incorporated into English law, establishes the minimum standards to prevent computers and similar devices from interfering with other electromagnetic items.
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Legal Terms - electronic conveyancing (e-conveyancing)
The conveyance of land by electronic methods rather than through paper documentation. The foundation for this conveyancing has been established by the Electronic Communications Act 2000 and the Land Registration Act 2002. The timetable for the implementation of the pertinent elements of the 2002 Act has not yet been disclosed; nonetheless, land registers are maintained electronically, and it is currently feasible to discharge mortgages electronically. In 2013, the Land Registry declared that the advancement of electronic conveyancing has been halted due to escalating expenses.
The conveyance of land by electronic methods rather than through paper documentation. The foundation for this conveyancing has been established by the Electronic Communications Act 2000 and the Land Registration Act 2002. The timetable for the implementation of the pertinent elements of the 2002 Act has not yet been disclosed; nonetheless, land registers are maintained electronically, and it is currently feasible to discharge mortgages electronically. In 2013, the Land Registry declared that the advancement of electronic conveyancing has been halted due to escalating expenses.
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Legal Terms - educational supervision order
A court order sought by a local authority pursuant to Section 36 of the Children Act 1989, concerning a child of compulsory school age believed to be inadequately taught. The order mandates that the kid be placed under the supervision of a social worker, whose primary objective is to facilitate consistent school attendance. Repeatedly failing to comply with the supervisor constitutes a criminal offense. If a child fails to cooperate, the local authority may, as a final measure, seek a care order.
A court order sought by a local authority pursuant to Section 36 of the Children Act 1989, concerning a child of compulsory school age believed to be inadequately taught. The order mandates that the kid be placed under the supervision of a social worker, whose primary objective is to facilitate consistent school attendance. Repeatedly failing to comply with the supervisor constitutes a criminal offense. If a child fails to cooperate, the local authority may, as a final measure, seek a care order.
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Legal Terms - date of termination
effectiveness The date on which an employment contract terminates, specifically the expiration date of any notice provided, the conclusion of a fixed-term contract, or the date of the employee's dismissal or resignation in the absence of notice. An employee terminated without the requisite statutory minimum notice is regarded as having continued employment for that duration post-dismissal, which is pertinent for assessing eligibility to petition an employment tribunal regarding unfair dismissal, as well as for calculating his weekly remuneration and basic award (refer to compensation; continuous employment). The effective date of termination initiates the three-month period during which the terminated employee may file a claim with the employment tribunal.
effectiveness The date on which an employment contract terminates, specifically the expiration date of any notice provided, the conclusion of a fixed-term contract, or the date of the employee's dismissal or resignation in the absence of notice. An employee terminated without the requisite statutory minimum notice is regarded as having continued employment for that duration post-dismissal, which is pertinent for assessing eligibility to petition an employment tribunal regarding unfair dismissal, as well as for calculating his weekly remuneration and basic award (refer to compensation; continuous employment). The effective date of termination initiates the three-month period during which the terminated employee may file a claim with the employment tribunal.
