AGAINST LAW.docx

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ICT-FACEBOOK..

Overview

As a converged ICT regulatory body, the ICT Authority has embarked on the process of

consolidating regulation across sectors that are converging, such as telecommunications,broadcasting and IT. In fact, there is a very real need to bring regulation up-to-date in light of the

convergence of information and communications technologies.

Consequently there is a need to create a forward looking and more flexible regulatory framework

to enable the ICT Authority to transform itself into a resilient organisation responsive to the

numerous pressures for change that confront it in the light of convergence.

The day to day regulatory activities pertaining to the Internet is be driven by the sections 18 (1)

(m), (n), (o) and (z) of the ICT Act 2001, as amended and which read as follows:

(m) take steps to regulate or curtail the harmful and illegal content on the Internet and otherinformation and communication services;

(n) ensure the safety and quality of every information and communication services including

telecommunication service and, for that purpose, determine technical standards fortelecommunication network, the connection of customer equipment to telecommunicationnetworks;

(o) entertain complaints from consumers in relation to any information and communication

service in Mauritius and, where necessary, refer them to the appropriate authorities;

(z) be the Controller of Certification Authorities.


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Tougher laws against drink driving in Mauritius

Petition published bySarahon Nov 07, 2009

475Signatures

Target: Mauritian Government

Region:Mauritius

Sign the petition Sponsor

Petition Background (Preamble):

I decided to start this petition following the death of Elisabeth Pigeot, a beautiful and talented 16

years old girl who died following severe injuries due to a car accident. The driver as it is usuallythe case in car accidents was under the influence of alcohol.

The suffering and pain felt by her family and friends is overwhelming. I have myself lost a

family member to a car accident and understand their suffering. I am sick and angry that so manypeople are losing their life because of the irresponsibility of others.

In memory of all the innocent people who have lost their lives please join me in this battle tomake things change for the better.

Thank you.

Petition:Every single day innocent Mauritians lose their life in a matter of seconds due to drivers drivingunder the influence of alcohol. And unfortunately many of the ones who dont die have to live

the rest of their lives with severe consequences such as chronic pain or paralysis. No one, no

matter who they are, deserves to suffer or die because of someone elses carelessness andirresponsibility.

In memory of every single person that has been a victim of a car accident we ask you to changethe laws: there should be tougher laws against people who gamble with their lives and the lives

of others by drinking and driving, because it is innocent people that pay the price.

The biggest cause of all accidents in Mauritius is people driving under the influence of alcohol.The law for drink driving is simply RIDICULOUS right now and it MUST be changed. THE

LAW FOR DRINK DRIVING SHOULD BE SO HARSH THAT NO ONE DARES TO DO IT.

Severe consequence such as losing the car licence for life, long jail sentences and huge finesmust be put in place to deter anyone from making the irresponsible choice of driving while under

the influence of alcohol.
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Many people agree that not enough is being done by the government. We need much more

campaigns in the media but also in schools to make people change the way they think and the

way they act. We need to create a sense of responsibility among every single person using ourroads: from truck drivers, to car driver to motorcyclists and even pedestrians. Also the police

should play a bigger role in maintaining the security on the roads by doing more breath testing

targeting the areas where nightclubs and bars are found.

With Christmas and summer holidays around the corner, hand in hand comes the celebrations

and partying: Things must change NOW before we lose more innocent Mauritians, enough is

enough and something has to be done.

We are asking that the government considers:

1. For driving under the influence of alcohol: suspension of driving license for 2 to 6 months anda fine.

2. For any car accident where driver was found to have been driving under the influence ofalcohol: suspension of driving license for 6 months to 18 months as well as a fine.

3. For any car accident, where the driver was found to have been driving under the influence of

alcohol, resulting in death or serious injuries: suspension of driving license for 5 years up to lifeas well as a jail sentence of minimum 1 year.

Please make the penalties for drink driving so tough that no one will dare to even think of doingit.

* driving under the influence of alcohol : someone tested as having an alcohol content above the

legal limit


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From January to mid October, road accidents have killed 115 people while the death toll for the whole of

2009 was 111 victims. As the blame is placed on drivers, some experts prefer to lay responsibility on the

road infrastructure and the country's licensing policy.We have been promised the introduction of the

demerit points system and the two-year probationary permit. More than 15 years have elapsed sincethese promises and it is said that the State Law Office is still studying the necessary legislation. Europe,

Canada, the USA and Australia have curbed the road accident death toll with new licensing policies and

the introduction of defensive driving courses


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