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Legal Terms -compellable witness
A witness who refuses to testify in court could be held in contempt of court and legally compelled to testify. Everyone who is qualified to testify is, in theory, compelable. The accused's spouse or civil partner is typically competent and compelable to testify on behalf of the defense in criminal proceedings. Nonetheless, the accused's spouse or civil partner is typically not required to testify as a witness for the prosecution.
A witness who refuses to testify in court could be held in contempt of court and legally compelled to testify. Everyone who is qualified to testify is, in theory, compelable. The accused's spouse or civil partner is typically competent and compelable to testify on behalf of the defense in criminal proceedings. Nonetheless, the accused's spouse or civil partner is typically not required to testify as a witness for the prosecution.
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Legal Terms -company secretary
An officer of a company whose responsibilities will vary based on the type of business, although they will typically involve doing the administrative tasks mandated by the Companies Act (such as submitting paperwork to *Companies House). Beneath
According to Section 271 of the Companies Act of 2006, a company secretary must be duly qualified to serve as such for any public company. A company secretary is not necessary for a private business (Companies Act 2006 § 270).
An officer of a company whose responsibilities will vary based on the type of business, although they will typically involve doing the administrative tasks mandated by the Companies Act (such as submitting paperwork to *Companies House). Beneath
According to Section 271 of the Companies Act of 2006, a company secretary must be duly qualified to serve as such for any public company. A company secretary is not necessary for a private business (Companies Act 2006 § 270).
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Legal Terms -company name (registered name)
The name of a registered business as it appears on the certificate of incorporation, in the *Register of Companies, and on the application for registration. There are restrictions on the names that firms can register under (see BUSINESS NAME). According to the Companies Act of 2006, Sections 82–85, and the Companies (Trading Disclosure Regulations) of 2008, the name must be displayed prominently outside the *registered office and other commercial premises, upon the company seal, and upon certain papers the company issues, such as notepaper and invoices. It is illegal to disobey, and there may be penalties. Reusing the company name after going into insolvent liquidation may be illegal for directors of companies subject to this legislation (Insolvency Act 1986 § 216).
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Legal Terms -company secretary
An officer of a company whose responsibilities will vary based on the type of business, although they will typically involve doing the administrative tasks mandated by the Companies Act (such as submitting paperwork to *Companies House). Beneath
According to Section 271 of the Companies Act of 2006, a company secretary must be duly qualified to serve as such for any public company. A company secretary is not necessary for a private business (Companies Act 2006 § 270).
An officer of a company whose responsibilities will vary based on the type of business, although they will typically involve doing the administrative tasks mandated by the Companies Act (such as submitting paperwork to *Companies House). Beneath
According to Section 271 of the Companies Act of 2006, a company secretary must be duly qualified to serve as such for any public company. A company secretary is not necessary for a private business (Companies Act 2006 § 270).
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Legal Terms -Company Member
A person who possesses *shares in a company, or any individual who has signed the founding documents or been granted membership by the directors in the event of a company that does not issue shares (e.g., a company limited by guarantee).
A person who possesses *shares in a company, or any individual who has signed the founding documents or been granted membership by the directors in the event of a company that does not issue shares (e.g., a company limited by guarantee).
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Legal Terms – communal punishment
communal punishment a sentence that includes or is composed of a *youth rehabilitation order or a *community order.
communal punishment a sentence that includes or is composed of a *youth rehabilitation order or a *community order.
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Legal Terms – commutation
1. The modification of a prison sentence so as to make the punishment to which a person has been condemned less severe. 2. An ad hoc executive clemency initiative in which the Home Secretary, acting in the name of the monarch, reduces the length of a sentence for any cause at any time and without following any guidelines.
1. The modification of a prison sentence so as to make the punishment to which a person has been condemned less severe. 2. An ad hoc executive clemency initiative in which the Home Secretary, acting in the name of the monarch, reduces the length of a sentence for any cause at any time and without following any guidelines.
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Legal Terms - Companies Court
A court that is a component of the High Court's Chancery Division. It addresses issues pertaining to the Companies Act and other relevant laws.
A court that is a component of the High Court's Chancery Division. It addresses issues pertaining to the Companies Act and other relevant laws.
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Legal Terms - Companies House
the Registrar of Companies' office (see to REGISTRATION OF A COMPANY). The registry in Cardiff serves businesses having a registered office in England or Wales, while the registry in Edinburgh serves businesses in Scotland. A few of the documents filed there are available for review. The aforementioned records comprise the limited company's *accounts, the annual report, any prospectus, the memorandum and articles of association, as well as specifics about the directors, secretary, registration office, certain charges against the firm, and notices of liquidation. A *limited liability partnership's registry is likewise housed at Companies House.
the Registrar of Companies' office (see to REGISTRATION OF A COMPANY). The registry in Cardiff serves businesses having a registered office in England or Wales, while the registry in Edinburgh serves businesses in Scotland. A few of the documents filed there are available for review. The aforementioned records comprise the limited company's *accounts, the annual report, any prospectus, the memorandum and articles of association, as well as specifics about the directors, secretary, registration office, certain charges against the firm, and notices of liquidation. A *limited liability partnership's registry is likewise housed at Companies House.
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Legal Terms - Company
An organization established to carry out transactions or other activity under the association's name. Due to their incorporation, the majority of companies have a separate legal personality from their members. Incorporation can occur through a private act of parliament, a public general act (public corporation), or a royal charter (chartered business). Generally, incorporation occurs through registration under the Companies Act of 2006. When a firm fails, directors and shareholders are typically safeguarded.
A partnership, a local government, or a local authority association are not considered "companies" under the *corporation tax legislation (Taxes Act 1988, s. 832(1),(2)); instead, they are defined as any body corporate or unincorporated association (Frampton (Trustees of the Worthing Rugby Football Club) v. IRC [1987] STC 273; Blackpool Marton Rotary Club v. Marin [1988] STC 823). As corporations, authorized unit trusts are handled accordingly (Taxes Act 1988 § 468).
An organization established to carry out transactions or other activity under the association's name. Due to their incorporation, the majority of companies have a separate legal personality from their members. Incorporation can occur through a private act of parliament, a public general act (public corporation), or a royal charter (chartered business). Generally, incorporation occurs through registration under the Companies Act of 2006. When a firm fails, directors and shareholders are typically safeguarded.
A partnership, a local government, or a local authority association are not considered "companies" under the *corporation tax legislation (Taxes Act 1988, s. 832(1),(2)); instead, they are defined as any body corporate or unincorporated association (Frampton (Trustees of the Worthing Rugby Football Club) v. IRC [1987] STC 273; Blackpool Marton Rotary Club v. Marin [1988] STC 823). As corporations, authorized unit trusts are handled accordingly (Taxes Act 1988 § 468).
