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We would also like to see more powers given to mayors.

That exception is a wizened female oracle with magic powers given to spouting Shakespeare and Milton.

They include new powers given to authorities in searching people's homes and reviewing personal library, business and medical records.

He said the move was based on powers given to the government in a decree issued in July.

Like many in the sector, NCB has expressed concern about the formal powers given to this new and important post.

An opposition leader welcomed Mr. Konaté's announcement but said the success of the transitional government would depend on the powers given to the prime minister.

It is understood the government decided to legislate because ministers felt councils were not making effective use of the powers given to them to offer fixed-term tenancies.

Most significant for the French state in the current context are the powers given to the security services and police to act without judicial oversight.

He says the powers given to newspapers to challenge rulings by the new regulator mean it would be highly unlikely to ever impose fines of £1m.

Human rights groups in Pakistan have complained about the broad powers given to the bureau when it was set up after last October's coup.

If the far-reaching powers given to the new council had been wielded as the report recommended, Lloyd's would have avoided many of its later troubles.