Gibraltar: Country Study Guide

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Edition: Yearly Ed.
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Pub. Date: 2001-05-01
Publisher(s): Lightning Source Inc
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Summary

Geography, history, people, language, culture, traditions, economy, government, politics, constitution, places to visit, info for travelers.

Table of Contents

Strategic and Development Profiles
10(9)
Strategic Profile
10(9)
Geography
10(2)
People
12(1)
Government
13(2)
Economy
15(2)
Communications
17(1)
Transportation
17(1)
Military
18(1)
Transnational Issues
18(1)
Important Information for Understanding Gibraltar
19(49)
European Economic Area
19(1)
Currency and Exchange Control
20(1)
Communications
20(1)
Political and Legal System
20(1)
Sovereignty
20(1)
The Constitution
20(1)
The Legislature
21(1)
The Court System
21(1)
Common Law and Statute Law
21(1)
Legal Profession
22(1)
Financial Services Commission
22(1)
FAQ on Gibraltar
23(9)
Political Situation
23(1)
Infrastructure
24(3)
Smuggling
27(1)
Information Resources
27(1)
Fishing
28(1)
IRA Visitors Shot
28(1)
Driving
29(1)
Employment
29(1)
Marriage
30(1)
The Nuclear Submarine
30(1)
Accomodation
31(1)
Talks with Spain
31(1)
Demonstrations
32(1)
Geography
32(6)
History
38(18)
Pre History
38(7)
Brief History
45(3)
Political History
48(7)
Gibraltar in Europe
55(1)
Report on Gibraltar and the European Union's Rules on the Free Movement of People
56(12)
General Explanatory Introduction
56(2)
Gibraltar - Status and Membership of the European Union
58(1)
Gibraltar's Status Generally
58(1)
Gibraltar's Statue within the European Union
59(3)
Description of the Frontier
62(1)
Recommendations to Improve the Situation at the Border
63(1)
Making Better Use of the Existing Infrastructure
63(1)
More Selective Controls Targeted Towards Sectors of the Different Population and Circumstances
64(2)
Conclusions
66(2)
Government and Political System
68(53)
Gibraltar Constitution 1969
68(2)
Preamble
68(1)
Gibraltar Constitution Order 1969
68(1)
Citation and interpretation
69(1)
Establishment of Constitution
69(1)
Government Structure and Officials
70(33)
Chief Minister
70(1)
Chief Minister's Curriculum Vitae
70(1)
Chief Secretary
71(1)
Assistant Chief Secretary
71(1)
Principal Private Secretary to the Chief Minister
71(1)
Personal Assistant to the Chief Minister
72(1)
Director for Media and Public Relations
72(1)
Private Secretary (Legal) to the Chief Minister
72(1)
Government Departments & Public Services
72(1)
Buildings and Works
72(1)
Cultural Activities Management Official Bodies
73(1)
Arts Advisory Council
73(1)
Cultural Grants Committee
74(1)
Board of Management - John Mackintosh Hall
74(1)
Convent Piano Committee
74(1)
Education & Training
74(1)
The Senior Staff of the Department
75(1)
The School System
75(1)
Pre-School Education
76(1)
Primary Education
76(1)
Secondary Education
77(1)
Special Education
77(1)
College of Further Education
78(1)
Course Provision
78(1)
The Way Ahead
79(1)
Higher Education
79(1)
Electricity
79(1)
Organisation
79(1)
Generation
79(1)
Distribution
79(1)
Electrotechnical
80(1)
Administration
80(1)
Environmental Agency
80(1)
General District Work
80(1)
Disinfestation, Rodent Control and Disinfection
81(1)
Environmental Monitoring and Control
81(1)
Building Control
81(1)
Animals
81(1)
Food Enterprises and Food Control
81(1)
Food Import Control
82(1)
Schedules
83(1)
Important Websites
84(1)
Government Finances
85(2)
Recurrent Revenue and Expenditure
87(1)
Improvement and Development Fund
88(1)
Revenue 2001/2002
88(1)
Recurrent Expenditure 2001/2002 and 1998/2002 Chart
89(1)
Expenditure 2001/2002
90(1)
Cash Reserves
91(1)
Public Debt
91(1)
State Pensions and Benefits
92(1)
Departmental Spending 2001/2002
92(1)
Gibraltar Health Authority
93(1)
Land Property Services Limited (Property Advisors to Government)
94(1)
Land and Property in Gibraltar
94(1)
Land Tenure
94(1)
Law
94(1)
Purchase Procedure
94(1)
Stamp Duty and Registration
95(1)
Note:
95(1)
Legal Fees
95(1)
Rentals
96(1)
Rates
96(1)
Postal and Philatelic
96(1)
Opening Hours
97(1)
General Information
98(1)
Contact Numbers
98(1)
Philatelic Bureau
99(1)
Number of Public Sector Employees 2001/2002
100(1)
Number of Staff
100(1)
State Pensions and Benefits 2001/2002
101(1)
Capital Investment
101(1)
Improvement and Development Fund
101(2)
Government Companies
103(1)
Political Development
103(18)
Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations
117(2)
Gibraltar's Status in the EU
119(2)
Selected Official Materials and Statements
121(56)
Briefing Paper Issued by the Government of Gibraltar
121(7)
The Key Points
121(1)
Background to the Gibraltar Issue
122(1)
Self determination
122(1)
Decolonisation and Constitutional Reform
123(1)
The proposed deal is not compatible with out right to self-determination
123(1)
What the Foreign Office intends to do
124(1)
The `Done Deal'
124(1)
The `Done Deal' on principles will:
125(1)
Spain denies the principle of consent
125(1)
Does the Chief Minister refuse to take part in dialogue?
126(1)
Why is the Chief Minister not taking part in talks?
126(1)
What do people think is going on?
127(1)
In the UK and Spain
128(1)
Political Developments
128(8)
A Dissertation Gibraltar Scandal - Foreign Office Manipulation
136(19)
The Isthmus True or False?
155(5)
Interpreting the Treaty of Utrect
160(1)
Extracts from UK Press Releases
161(2)
GA/SPD/184
161(1)
Extract from UN Press Release GA/SPD/186
162(1)
Extract from UN Press Release GA/SPD/187
163(1)
The Fight for Self-Determination The Conclusion at the United Nations October 1999
163(1)
The House of Commons Conclusions and Recommendations of the Foreign Affairs Committee Fourth Report
164(3)
Conclusion
164(1)
Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations
164(3)
The Case for De-Colonisation
167(10)
Selected Treaties and Agreements on Gibraltar
177(17)
Article X of the Treaty of Utrecht
177(1)
UN Resolution 1514 (XV)
178(2)
Hitler's Plan for The Invasion of Gibraltar November 1940
180(4)
The Anglo-Spanish Agreement
184(4)
Validity of Gibraltar Identity cards
184(1)
Arrangements on Police Co-operation
185(1)
Agreed Arrangements Relating to Gibraltar Authorities in the Context of EU and EC Instruments and Related Treaties
186(2)
The Brussels Agreement
188(1)
The Airport Agreement
189(2)
The Lisbon Agreement
191(1)
UN Resolution 2353 (XXII)
192(2)
Culture and Cultural Events
194(17)
General Information
194(1)
Annual Festivals & Events
194(1)
Cultural Entities
195(1)
Dance
196(2)
Drama
198(1)
Music
199(2)
Miscellaneous
201(1)
Cultural Venues
202(9)
Economy and Economic Development
211(19)
Property in Gibraltar
211(4)
Residence in Gibraltar
213(1)
Yacht Ownership
214(1)
Yacht Registration & Ownership of Pleasure Yachts and VAT within the European Union
215(1)
Supply of Services Generally
216(1)
Financial Sector
216(5)
Tax Breaks for Companies
217(1)
Tax Exempt Companies
217(1)
Qualifying Companies
218(1)
Captive Insurance
219(1)
Tax Breaks for Individuals
219(1)
Qualifying (Category Two) Individuals
219(1)
Relocated Executive Possessing Specialist Skills (REPSS)
219(1)
Trusts
220(1)
Asset Protection Trusts
220(1)
Gibraltar Port
221(9)
Port Administration
222(1)
Principal Officers
222(1)
Fees
223(1)
Yachting
224(1)
Nautical Information - Gibraltar
224(2)
Yacht Purchase
226(1)
Piloting Fees
227(1)
Customs
228(2)
Travel to Gibraltar
230(20)
Tourism
230(1)
Important Information for Travelers
231(19)
How to get to Gibraltar
231(1)
By Air
231(1)
Gibraltar Flight Schedule
231(1)
By Road
232(1)
By Sea
232(1)
Ferry Schedule
232(1)
By Rail
233(1)
Camping and Caravans
234(1)
Customs Information
234(1)
Prohibited and Restricted Goods
235(1)
Goods you buy outside of Gibraltar
235(1)
Other goods
235(1)
Motorists
235(1)
Duty Free
236(1)
Special Procedures
237(1)
Smuggling
238(1)
There are heavy penalties for Smuggling
238(1)
Public Holidays
239(1)
Pets
239(1)
Telephone
240(1)
Passports and Visas
240(2)
Health
242(1)
Currency and Banking
243(1)
Climate
243(1)
Electricity
243(3)
Philately
246(1)
Shopping
247(1)
Visitors with Special Needs
247(1)
Facilities for the disabled at Tourist Sites
247(2)
For more information contact
249(1)
Supplements
250(7)
Important Contacts
250(5)
How to call Gibraltar Numbers
250(1)
Hospitals
250(1)
Registries
250(1)
Police
250(1)
Various
251(1)
Real Estate
251(1)
Shipping Agents
251(2)
Consular Services
253(2)
Shipping Statistics
255(2)
Vessels At Gibraltar
255(1)
Comparative Return Of Total Shipping Arriving At Gibraltar 1995 And 1996
256(1)
Main Purpose Of Call Of Deep-Sea Merchant Ships Arriving At Gibraltar 1989-1996
257

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