LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES

London Olympic Games



London Olympic Games

Question 1

When did the above Act receive Royal Assent?

Answer 1

The London Olympic Games and Paralympics Games Act2006 on March 30th 2006 got the Royal Assent. (Under section 4 a of the Act) (Buchanon, Bill & Mallon, 2006, Pp. 91-92)

Question 2

When did s4 of the Act come into force?

Answer 2

Schedule 4 was the most controversial provision regarding the London Act which introduces the London Olympics Association Right'. It came under the Railways Act of 1993. (Under section 3b of the Act) (Crowther & Nigel, 2007, pp. 65-67)

Question 3

When does the "London Olympics Period" begin?

Answer 3

The London Olympics Period begins a) Four weeks prior to the opening event of the 30th Olympiad, to be taken place in 2012, b) to be ended on the 5th day after the ending event of the Paralympics Games 2012. (Under section 2 of the Act) (Findling, John & Kimberly, 2004, Pp. 244-247)

Question 4

When was the "Host City Contract" signed and by whom?

Answer 4

The Host City Contract "means the Host City Contract for the thirtieth Olympiad to be held in 2012, signed in Singapore July 6, 2005 by (i) the International Olympic Committee, (ii) the Mayor of London (representing London. (Under section 6c of the Act) (Woods & Ron, 2007, Pp. 34-38)

Question 5

List 3 powers of the Olympic Delivery Authority?

Answer 5

The powers that Olympic Delivery Authority are as follows 1) it can make transactions issues related to land, property or services; 2) It can make reasonable arrangements for performing a number of works with regard to the provision of water and issues related to electricity, gas, sewerage or other services 3) After the approval of the honourable Secretary of State, a person is able to grant financial help with regard for any person. (Under sub-section 1 of ...