TNAG-2156-FCO40-3076-International-Covenant-on-Civil-and-Political-Rights-(ICCPR)-1990 — Page 93

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C. THE ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT

The international status of the Isle of Man has not been altered since the second report, submitted in 1984, although important changes have since been made in the structure of government in the Island, which are referred to in this report. The comments contained in part I to the Isle of Man's initial report remain valid.

Article 1

2. Since 1984, executive government has been reorganized on a ministerial basis. The Chief Minister, who is formally appointed by the

Lieutenant Governor on the nomination of Tynwald, is assisted by nine other Ministers who are also nominated by Tynwald. These are responsible for the Treasury and for the Departments of Home Affairs, of Industry, of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, of Health and Social Security, of Tourism and Transport, of Local Government and the Environment, of Education, and of Highways, Ports and Properties. There has been no change in the House of Keys or the Legislative Council.

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Section 134, Criminal Justice Act 1988, was extended to the Isle of Man by the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Torture) (Isle of Man) Order 1989 on 13 July 1989, making statutory provision for the offence of torture.

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Paragraph 1. The functions of the Home Affairs Board have been transferred to the Department of Home Affairs. New prison rules were made in 1984 under the Prison Act 1965 and were amended in 1989.

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Paragraph 2. Tromode House is now run as a community home and a new remand and detention centre has been built and recently opened in Douglas. Under the provisions of the Prison and Youth Custody Act 1986, a "youth custody wing" has been established, suitable for the detention of male persons under 21 years of age.

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6. The Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1986 has abolished the common law actions for enticement and harbouring and the right to claim damages for adultery. The law relating to dissolution and nullity has been kept in line with that of England and Wales.