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Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Labour Commissioner (Amendment) Act, 2017 (No. 3 0f 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-04 | ATG-2017-L-107729

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Criminal Partnership (Prohibition) Act, 2017 (No. 10 of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017 | ATG-2017-L-107731

Provides that No person shall be part of a criminal partnership which consists of two or more persons, and any person who is a member of such a criminal partnership commits an offence.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2017 (No. 8 of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017 | ATG-2017-L-107732

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Domestic Violence Act 2015 (No. 27 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2016-03-08 | ATG-2016-L-102698

AN ACT to provide greater protection for victims of domestic violence and to make provision for the granting of protection orders and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith. Repeals the Domestic Violence (Summary Proceedings) Act 1999.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Child Justice Act, 2015 (No. 23 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2016-03-04 | ATG-2016-L-102696

AN ACT to establish a criminal justice process for children accused of committing offences based on restorative justice and which aims at protecting the rights of children; to provide for the minimum age of criminal capacity of such children; to institute diversion of cases away from formal court procedures; to establish assessment of children and an initial inquiry as compulsory procedures; to extend the sentencing options available in respect of children; to consolidate the laws on the administration of justice for children; and for connected purposes.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2016. -

Adoption: 2016 | ATG-2016-L-104845

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Special Economic Zone Act, 2015 (No. 17 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-10-27 | ATG-2015-L-102702

AN ACT to set up a Special Economic Zone to promote and establish self-contained, industrial, commercial and financial corporate offices and business centres, with solid and good infrastructure, to facilitate public and private sector participation in a competitive and attractive environment for the promotion of economic development and the creation of jobs in Antigua and Barbuda.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Environmental Protection and Management Act, 2015 (No. 11 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-08-25 | ATG-2015-L-102699

AN ACT to provide for sustainable environmental protection and management, to establish effective allocation of administrative responsibilities for environment management, the undertaking and coordination of environmental management, and related activities, the incorporation of international treaty obligations with respect to the environment into national and law related matters. To establish and consolidate in one legal regime the Implementation of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements and to provide the framework financial mechanism to implement the Act.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Data Protection Act, 2013 (No. 10 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-10-28 | ATG-2013-L-102704

AN ACT to promote the protection of personal data processed by public and private bodies and for incidental and connected purposes.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 12 of 2011).

Adoption: 2011-10-18 | ATG-2011-L-93557

Makes a large number of amendments to the principal Act.
1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Amendment of section 2 - Interpretation
4. Repeal and substitution of section 3 - Electoral Commission
5. Amendment of section 4 - Removal from office
6. Amendment of section 5 - Quorum at meetings
7. Amendment of section 6 - Functions and duties of the Commission
8. Amendment of section 9 - Powers and duties of the Supervisor of Elections
9. Insertion of Section 9A - Powers and duties of the Chief Registration Officer
10. Insertion of Section 9B - Powers and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer
11. Amendment of section 10 - Appointment and duties of returning officer
12. Amendment of section 13 - Saving of rights of election officers
13. Amendment of section 15 - Persons entitled to vote
14. Amendment of section 16 - Qualification for registration and right to vote
15. Amendment of section 17 - Disqualification for registration
16. Amendment of section 21 - Registers of Electors
17. Amendment of section 23 - Revised register
18. Amendment of section 24 - Register for elections
19. Amendment of the First Schedule - Election Rules - Rule 70 - Production of Documents
20. Amendment of the First Schedule - Election Rules - Rule 71 - Retention of Documents
21. Amendment of second schedule - Registration Regulations
22. Commissioners to cease to hold office
23. Repeal

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 8 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-06-03 | ATG-2011-L-86200

Amends the Labour Code by repealing paragraph (g) of section F3 and substituting it with a new text:
"(g) a national of a Member State who has been granted entry into Antigua and Barbuda in accordance with section 4 or section 5 of the Caribbean Community Skilled Nationals Act, 1997."

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prevention of Terrorism (Security Council Resolution) Order, 2010 (2010, No. 30). -

Adoption: 2010-12-22 | ATG-2010-R-104844

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 6 of 2010).

Adoption: 2010-07-19 | ATG-2010-L-84845

Amends the Representation of the People Act Cap. 379 articles 3 (Electoral Commission), 4 (removal from office), 16 (qualification for registration and right to vote), 18 (requirement to register), 21 (registers of electors), 23 (revised register), 24 (register for elections), and 30 (issue of Writ). Also amends the first and second Schedules.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Constitutional Reform and Governance Act, 2010 (c. 25).

Adoption: 2010-04-08 | ATG-2010-L-109058

An Act to make provision relating to the civil service of the State; to make provision in relation to section 3 of the Act of Settlement; to make provision relating to the ratification of treaties; to make provision relating to the counting of votes in parliamentary elections; to amend the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009 and the European Parliament (Pay and Pensions) Act 1979 and to make provision relating to pensions for members of the House of Commons, Ministers and other office holders; to make provision for treating members of the House of Commons and members of the House of Lords as resident, ordinarily resident and domiciled in the United Kingdom for taxation purposes; to amend the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 and to make corresponding provision in relation to Wales; to amend the Public Records Act 1958 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2009 (No. 9 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-11-04 | ATG-2009-L-84861

Makes various amendments to the Act including adding a new section 518A concerning investigation orders made in the public interest.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

The Attorney General's Reference (Constitutional Questions) Act, 2009 (No. 10 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-11-04 | ATG-2009-L-84862

1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Referring questions for opinion
4. Questions considered important
5. Opinion of Court
6. Notice to interested persons
7. Appointment of Counsel by Court
8. Costs and Expenses
9. Savings

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

The Jury Act, 2009 (No. 6 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-02-06 | ATG-2009-L-84863

Provides for the rules concerning the selection, sitting and payment of juries and jurors. Repeals the Jury Act Cap. 228.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 11 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12-31 | ATG-2008-L-84858

1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Amendment of section 6 - Functions and duties of the Commission
4. Amendment of section 15 - Persons entitled to vote
5. Amendment of section 21 - Registers of electors
6. Amendment of section 39 - Other offences and penalties.
7. Amendment of section 72 - Prosecutions for corrupt practices
8. Amendment of regulation 10 - Duties of scrutineer
9. Amendment of regulation 21 - Appeals to Commission

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

The Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 16 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12-31 | ATG-2008-L-84859

1. Short title
2. Amendment of section 2 - Interpretation
3. Amendment of section 28 - Order for forfeiture of property on conviction of an offence under this Act
4. Amendment of section 9 - Money laundering
5. Amendment of section 33 - Duty to disclose information relating to offences and terrorist acts
6. Amendment of section 34 - Duty to disclose information relating to property of terrorist groups or property used for commission of offences under this Act
7. Insertion of section 35A - Review of orders for seizure and restraint of property
8. Miscellaneous Amendments

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Small Business Development Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 5).

Adoption: 2008-01-16 | ATG-2008-R-78213

Implements the Small Business Development Act, 2007. Sets out prescribed forms and particulars. Provides for technical assistance.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Small Business Development Act 2007 (Act No. 24 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-11-16 | ATG-2007-L-78216

Sections
1. Short title.
2. Interpretation.
3. Small business.
4. Approved small business status.
5. Registration of small businesses.
6. Changes to approved small businesses.
7. Concessions.
8. Loan guarantees.
9. Technical assistance.
10. Monitoring, inspection and appraisal.
11. Notice of change of status.
12. Revocation.
13. Civil proceedings.
14. Publication of information
15. Regulations.
16. Offences and punishment.
17. Consequential amendment - The Customs Duties Act, 1993.
18. Consequential amendment - The Income Tax Act, Cap. 212.
19. Consequential amendment - The Non-Citizens Land Holding Regulation Act, Cap. 293.
20. Consequential amendment - The Property Tax Act, 2000.
21. Consequential amendment - The Registered Land Act, Cap. 374.
22. Consequential amendment - The Stamp Act, Cap. 410.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 7 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-10-08 | ATG-2007-L-77862

Amends the Labour Code by inserting a new section C 20A concerning issuance of regulations by the Minister and amending Section J 13(2) with respect to members of trade unions and effect of certification as sole bargaining agent.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

The Defence Amendment Act 2007 (No. 11 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-10-08 | ATG-2007-L-84852

1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Amendment of section 1 - Short Title
4. Amendment of the Arrangement of Sections of the principal Act
5. Amendment of section 2 - Interpretation
6. Insertion of section 2A - Commander-in-Chief
7. Amendment of the heading of Part II of the principal Act
8. Amendment of section 6 - Duties of Defence Force
9. Amendment of section 10 - Establishment of the Defence Board
10. Amendment of section 11 - Membership of the Defence Board
11. Amendment of section 12 - Performance of functions of Defence Board
12. Amendment of section 13 - Performance of functions of Defence Board
13. Amendment of section 90 - Further proceedings on charges against non-commissioned officer and soldier
14. Amendment of section 91 - Charges against officers and warrant officers
15. Amendment of section 96 - Trial by, and powers of, field court-martial
16. Amendment of section 174 - Command of Force
17. Amendment to section 193 - Unauthorised use of and dealing in, decorations, etc
18. Insertion of section 193A - Prohibition against importation, sale and purchase of military uniforms; 193B - Power of seizure by Police and 193C - Power of seizure by Comptroller of Customs and any authorized officer
19. Amendment of section 203 - Call - out of Reserve on temporary service
20. Amendment of section 205 - Attendance at call-out
21. Insertion of Section 236 - Repeal of the Military Uniforms Act, 1997
22. Section 22 - Amendment of First Schedule
23. Section 23 - Amendment of Second Schedule
24 Section 24 - Amendment of Third Schedule

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (No. 12 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-09-12 | ATG-2005-L-84847

Makes provision for the implementation of the Counter Terrorism Conventions of the United Nations Security Council.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Law Revision (Amendment) Act, 2005. -

Adoption: 2005 | ATG-2005-L-71746

Enables the Attorney-General to make formal rectifications of any written laws without affecting the substance and to give legal force to any such rectification.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2004 (No. 14 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-10-22 | ATG-2004-L-75912

Amends the principal Act by inserting after section 50 a new Part VI "Appeals by Director of Public Prosecutions".

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Companies (Amendment) Act 2004 (No. 16 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-10-22 | ATG-2004-L-84872

Amends sections 66, 111, 112 and 457 concerning payment in case of bankruptcy. Inserts new section 195A (share transfers to be registered).

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

The Caribbean Court of Justice Act 2004 (No. 10 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-07-09 | ATG-2004-L-73317

An Act to implement the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice and other Agreements relating to the Court and the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission and for other related matters

1. Short title and commencement.
2. Interpretation.
3. Agreement, its related Instruments and Rules of Court to have force of law.
4. Original jurisdiction of the Court.
5. Exclusion of matters declared final.
6. Mode of bringing matters before Court.
7. Expenses of Court and Commission to be a charge on Consolidated Fund.
8. Immunity of Commission from court proceedings.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Freedom of Information Act, 2004 (No. 19 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004 | ATG-2004-L-71749

Gives effect to the provisions of the Constitution conferring the right to receive and disseminate information.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 16 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-11-19 | ATG-1998-L-51508

Amends the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (Cap. 27). Makes amendments to the defininitions of the terms industrial action, temporary employee, suspension, redundancy, sick leave and termination of employment. A new section C20 provides for a minimum of six weeks' maternity leave for pregnant workers, during which an employee shall receive at least 40 per cent of the normal wage.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Prison (Amendment) Act, 1998 (No. 13 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-09-25 | ATG-1998-L-51176

Amends the Prison Act (Cap. 341) to provide for the contracting out of prison management.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Companies Act 1995 (No. 18 of 1995). -

Adoption: 1996-03-08 | ATG-1996-L-84867

Revises and amends the law relating to companies and provides for related and consequential matters.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Sexual Offences Act, 1995 (No. 9 of 1995). -

Adoption: 1995-07-21 | Date of entry into force: 1995-11-02 | ATG-1995-L-42538

Defines and sets penalties for sexual offences. An adult who has sexual intercourse with a minor (under 16 years of age) who is in his or her employment is guilty of an offence and liable to imprisonment for ten years (s. 10). Sections 21 and 22 prohibit brothels and prostitution.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Free Trade and Processing Zone Act 1994 (No. 12 of 1994). -

Adoption: 1994-11-10 | Date of entry into force: 1994-11-24 | ATG-1994-L-84866

Provides for the establishment of a free trade and processing zone in Antigua and Barbuda and to make provision for the administration and management thereof.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - International agreement

Convention créant l'Association des Etats de la Caraïbe (ensemble deux annexes), faite à Carthagène des Indes le 24 juillet 1994 (publiée par le décret n° 98-450 du 4 juin 1998). -

Adoption: 1994-07-24 | INT-1994-IA-50297

L'Association est un organisme de consultation, de concertation et de coopération dont l'objectif est d'identifier et de promouvoir la mise en oeuvre de politiques et de programmes visant notamment à renforcer, utiliser et développer les capacités collectives de la Caraïbe afin de parvenir à un développement soutenu dans les domaines culturel, économique, social, scientifique et technologique. La participation de la France est ouverte comme membre associé au titre de la Guadeloupe, de la Guyane et de la Martinique.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Ombudsman Act, 1994 (No. 5 of 1994). -

Adoption: 1994-06-23 | ATG-1994-L-37984

Provides for an Ombudsman to investigate administrative decisions and acts of officers of the government and statutory bodies. Sets out the functions of the ombudsman, procedures to be followed in respect of investigations, special powers such as the power to visit premises, and requires that the ombudsman take an oath to maintain secrecy regarding information obtained in the course of his or her duties.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Suppression of Torture Act 1993 (No. 15 of 1993). -

Adoption: 1993-05-26 | ATG-1993-L-84864

The Act implements the United Nations Convention Against Torture and other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

General Revision Act, 1989 (No. 18 of 1989).

Adoption: 1989-12-08 | ATG-1989-L-60461

Repeals the Promissory Oaths Act, the Public Service Commission Act and the Senior Law Officer (Powers) Act. Also makes miscellaneous amendments to a number of other acts.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Ratification of Treaties Act 1987. No. 1.

Adoption: 1987-02-26 | ATG-1987-L-3399

Subsec. 3 of s. 3 provides: "No provision of a treaty [as defined in the Act] shall become, or be enforceable as, part of the law of Antigua and Barbuda except by or under an Act of Parliament.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Existing Laws Alterations Order, 1981 (No. 46).

Adoption: 1981-11-01 | ATG-1981-L-59361

Provides that, in all existing laws, references to the Governor are to be construed as references to the Governor-General. Also regulates power of Governor-General to make subsidiary legislation. Finally, makes miscellaneous amendments to a number of acts, including the Labour Code.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Constitution

The Antigua and Barbuda Constitution Order 1981. -

Adoption: 1981-07-31 | Date of entry into force: 1981-10-31 | ATG-1981-C-41556

Provides a constitution for Antigua and Barbuda, consisting of 10 chapters. Chapter II provides for the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, including protection from forced labour (Art. 6); protection from inhuman treatment (Art. 7); and freedom of speech (Art. 12). Articles 16 and 17 provide for the non-derogation from certain rights during a declared public emergency, which is subsequently defined in Article 20. Chapters III through VI relate to the structure of the Government. Chapter VII sets forth provisions relating to public service, including pension regulations (Art. 109, 110). The Judiciary is outlined in Chapter IX.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Antigua Termination of Association Order 1981 (No. 1104 of 1981).

Adoption: 1981-07-31 | Date of entry into force: 1981-10-31 | ATG-1981-R-44006

Terminates Anitgua's association with the United Kingdom as of 1 November 1981.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Antigua and Barbuda Modification of Enactments Order 1981 (No. 1105 of 1981).

Adoption: 1981-07-31 | Date of entry into force: 1981-11-01 | ATG-1981-R-44007

Regulates citizenship of British and Antiguan nationals after the termination of association of Antigua and Barbuda with the United Kingdom (1 November 1981).

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Court (Procedures) (Amendment) Rules, 1978 (S.R.O. No. 51)

Adoption: 1978-10-12 | ATG-1978-R-52113

Amends the Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules 1976 (Rules 6(1) and 8).

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Court (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules (S.R.O. No. 6 of 1977)

Adoption: 1977-02-07 | ATG-1977-R-52112

Amends the Industrial Court, 1976 (No. 4 of 1976) by inserting a new section 4A (concerning copies of reference to be supplied to the court), amending Regulation 6(3) and revoking and replacing Regulation 7 (concerning time extensions).

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Antigua Labour Code (Amendment) Act, 1976 (No. of 1976).

Adoption: 1976-06-19 | ATG-1976-L-51509

Amendment regarding the status of certified trade unions as sole bargaining agents in collective negotiations.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

The Representation of the People Act (Cap. 379). -

Adoption: 1975-10-31 | ATG-1975-L-93558

Part I - The Franchise and its Exercise
Part II - The Election Campaign
Part III - Legal Proceedings

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (No. 14 of 1975) (Cap. 27). -

Adoption: 1975-09-19 | ATG-1975-L-52115

Brings together all major legislation applicable to employment standards and industrial relations. Division A sets out declaratory principles. This includes the intent and national policy principles underlying the enactment of the Code. It also provides definitions for use throughout the Code. Division B makes provisions governing the administration of the Code. This includes the creation, composition, responsibilities, procedures and compensation of a Labour Board and Arbitration Tribunal. It also establishes procedures for decisional officers and the Board of Review (for review of administrative decisions). It sets out the responsibilities of the Labour Commissioner with regard to the decisions of decisional officers. It gives the responsibilities of Labour Inspectors. Division C concerns basic employment. Part One sets out regulations on the commencement, elementary requirements and termination of employment. This part prohibits discrimination on the basis of "race, colour, creed, sex, age or political beliefs". It also includes provisions on contracts and probationary periods. Part Two makes regulations on leave privileges. Part Three deals with renumeration and hours of work. It sets a national minimum wage rate and maximum hours of work on a daily and weekly basis. It also gives the rules concerning payment of wages, deductions and penalties. It repeals and replaces the Protection of Wages Act. Part Four provides regulations regarding severance pay. Part Five concerns both unfair and fair dismissals. All of the first five parts of Division C include provisions on proceedings and penalties for violations of legislation. Part Six sets out administrative and miscellaneous regulations. Division D deals with employment, health, safety and welfare. Part One concerns general application. Part Two sets minimum registration, health, safety and welfare requirements. Part Three provides for administrative procedures. Part Four establishes regulations on offences, penalties and legal proceedings. Part Five gives the consequences of decisions and procedures on their repeal. Division E makes regulations on the employment of women, young persons and children. Part F sets out application procedures, fees and penalties concerning work permits. Part G deals with legislation regarding Trade Unions. Part One sets out general principles. It deals with union membership, formation, amalgamation, and funding. Part Two gives general provisions applicable to registered unions. Division H concerns bargaining agent registration. It defines the eligibility of bargaining agents (unions or employers' federations) for registration and sets out registration procedures. Division J concerns employee-representation questions, with principles regarding employee registration and makes procedures on the method of resolving representation questions. Division K sets out the general law on industrial relations. It establishes the protection of self-organizational rights in Part One. Part Two deals with trade disputes. It defines the meaning of "trade dispute" and makes explicit the law governing formal proceedings. Part Three makes provisions on industrial action including the establishment of the right to undertake industrial action (strikes and lockouts). Part Four provides for procedures regarding collective agreements. Finally, Part Five makes administrative and miscellaneous regulations.

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Prison Act (Cap. 341) (No. 4/1955, No. 12 of 1956 and No. 18 of 1989). -

Adoption: 1956-07-01 | ATG-1956-L-86131

General (Sections 1-5)
Visiting Committee (Sections 6)
Prison Officers (Sections 7-8)
Confinement and Treatment of Prisoners (Sections 9-16)
Offences (Sections 17-25)
Rules (Section 26)

Antigua and Barbuda - General provisions - Law, Act

Sentence of Death (Expectant Mothers) Act (Cap. 397). -

Adoption: 1953-03-20 | ATG-1953-L-75957

Prohibits the court from sentencing to death a pregnant woman. In addition, sets out procedures for where a woman convicted of a capital offence alleges pregnancy.