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Another one to sign.

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durhamjen Thu 30-Oct-14 16:19:02

act.one.org/go/1988?id=5999008&t=4&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&akid=6580.5999008.ldZveh

Self explanatory.

thatbags Thu 30-Oct-14 17:19:44

The link you have given us is not self-explanatory. Or rather, perhaps I should say, I don't understand it. Could you tell us what the aim of the petition is?

durhamjen Thu 30-Oct-14 17:33:05

TELL G20 LEADERS TO END THE TRILLION DOLLAR SCANDAL

Dear G20 leaders,

End the shady deals and money laundering that deprive developing countries of more than a trillion dollars every year.

durhamjen Thu 30-Oct-14 17:34:38

"We need new global laws that will break the web of secrecy.

It takes many players – north and south of the equator, in government and in business – to enable corruption and money laundering. This is a global issue that needs a global fix.

The leaders of the world’s 20 most powerful countries – the G20 – are meeting in Australia this November to make decisions that will affect billions of lives. We need them to take urgent action in four areas:

Public information on who owns companies and trusts
Transparency of payments in the oil, gas and minerals sectors
Automatic exchange of tax information
Open government data so citizens can hold their leaders to account"

Taken from the link.

thatbags Thu 30-Oct-14 19:20:24

Thanks.

durhamjen Fri 31-Oct-14 01:06:44

You're welcome, Bags.

Lots of people complain about the fact that we give money to other countries. If something was done about this, we possibly would not have to give so much. Poverty will not be eradicated, but it must help.