Following the introduction of the Enterprise Act 2002, a UK bankruptcy will now normally last no longer than 12 months and may be less, if the Official Receiver files in court a certificate that his investigations are complete.

Following the World Food Summit, the Alliance was initially created in 2002 as the ‘ International Alliance Against Hunger ( IAAH )’ to strengthen and coordinate national efforts in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.

Following the 2002 relegation to Serie B, team fortunes continued to slip throughout the decade.

Following the collapse of the Ur-III dynasty at the hands of the Elamites ( 2002 BC traditional, 1940 BC short ), the Amorites gained control over most of Mesopotamia, where they formed a series of small kingdoms.

Following his return from exile he was given the title ' Father of the Nation ' in 2002 which he held until his death.

Following the 2002 European floods, the Prague system sustained damage, and operation was halted until recently when Czech start up Lime & Tonic revived the Prague pneumatic postal system to integrate their reservations system with their merchants.

Following an interview in the monthly supplement of Helsingin Sanomat, Lynn's coauthor Tatu Vanhanen, a political scientist and father of the Prime Minister of Finland Matti Vanhanen, was investigated by the Finnish police between 2002 and 2004.

Following a government crisis in 2002, Shaul Mofaz was controversially appointed Defense Minister by Ariel Sharon.

Following the completion of the 2002 Winter Olympics the cauldron was installed at the permanent Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Cauldron Park, next the 2002 Olympic Stadium in Salt Lake City.

Following Wakeman's announcement of his return in April 2002, Yes embarked on their Full Circle Tour in 2002 – 2003 that included their first performances in Australia since 1973.

Following the end of Indonesian occupation in 1999, and a United Nations administered transition period, East Timor became formally independent in 2002.

Following the administration in 2002, the three multiplexes that were run by ITV Digital remained blank until a week or so before Freeview's launch.

Following the collapse of the last Sumerian " Ur-III " dynasty at the hands of the Elamites ( 2002 BC traditional, 1940 BC short ), the Amorites, another Semitic people, gradually gained control over most of southern Mesopotamia, where they formed a series of small kingdoms, while the Assyrians reasserted their independence in the north.

Following the crisis of 2002, the President replaced provincial governors with appointed PDSs ( Presidents des Delegations Speciales ).

Following the 2002 political crisis, the government attempted to set a new course and build confidence, in coordination with international financial institutions and donors.

Following the murders of Pim Fortuyn ( in 2002 ) and Theo van Gogh ( in 2004 ) the political debate on the role of multiculturalism in the Netherlands reached new heights.

Following the BBC's Treasure Hunt appeal for missing material in 2002, several shows were recovered from off-air recordings made by listeners.

Following the return to opposition benches in 2002, Gilles Lemaire assumed the position of national secretary.

Following the return of Vittorio Emanuele of Naples to his native Italy in 2002, Tonino vowed an appeal to him, as heir to the House of Savoy, for recognition of the Tavolaran kingdom.

Following R v Mitchell ( 2005 ) All ER ( D ) 74, the sentencing guidelines provided in Attorney General's References ( Nos 4 and 7 of 2002 ) ( 2002 ) EWCA Crim 127 no longer apply to street robbery involving the use of guns for which more severe deterrent sentences will almost invariably be required.

Following the forensic report of 2002 which established that Calvi had been murdered, the policy was finally settled, although around half of the sum was paid to creditors of the Calvi family who had incurred considerable costs during their attempts to establish that Calvi had been murdered.

Following the closure of Newport Cattle Market to make way for a new development.

Following the closure of Teenburger in 1970 as a result of the disappearance of Molton and Warwick, Bubbles worked as the designer of the underground newspaper Friends ( later renamed Frendz ).

Following the closure of the Maarmorilik lead and zinc mine in 1990 and the collapse of the cod fisheries amid colder ocean currents, Greenland faced foreign trade deficits and a shrinking economy, but it has been growing since 1993.

Following the closure of the Netscape project, the name was adopted by the Mozilla Foundation and its subsidiary the Mozilla Corporation, who continue to promote the original project's goals in association with the wider Mozilla community.

* 1914 – World War I: Following a war-induced closure in July, the New York Stock Exchange re-opens for bond trading.

Following several years of losses and to avoid the economic effects of a closure of the company, the St Helena government eventually bought a majority share in the company in 1974.

Following closure of the Dome, some Zones were dismantled by the sponsoring organisations, but much of the content was auctioned.

Following the brewery's closure in 2003, the company ( latterly known as Eldridge Pope Inns Limited or EP Limited ) continued to operate for a few years as a pub, bar and hotel business, running the Que Pasa chain of tapas bars, Room At the Inn hotels and H. J. Wellfeds pubs.

Following the Allied breakout from Normandy and the closure of the Falaise pocket, Supreme Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower favoured pursuit of the seemingly shattered German armies northwards and eastwards across the Seine, and ultimately to the Rhine on a broad front.

Following the closure, only Canberra remained open, which was responsible for New Zealand-Israeli Relations.

Following closure of the prison came major restoration, an opening to the public in 1985, and completion of the abbey church's restoration in 2006 under architect Lucien Magne.

Following the closure of the Eurostar Terminal at Waterloo, the police station closed in February 2009, and the railway station is now policed from a new Inner London Police Station a few yards from Waterloo at Holmes Terrace.

Following a period of closure during 1993 when the line was converted to use the four rail electrical system of the London Underground, the ownership of Waterloo & City line was transferred to the Underground on 1 April 1994.

Following the closure of the school the building reverted to its original use and was known as the Grove Tavern.

* Following the closure of the London and Croydon Canal, the London and Croydon Railway was built largely along the same course, opening in 1839.

Following the station's closure, the replica No. 33 Squadron Supermarine Spitfire gate guardian was removed from the main entrance for restoration work and moved to the entrance of the Operations Room ( now known as the Battle of Britain Bunker ).

Following the closure of the Marlboro Airport, Monmouth Executive Airport in Farmingdale, Old Bridge Airport and Mar Bar L Farms municipal airport supply short-distance flights to surrounding areas and are now the closest air transportation services.

Following the closure of the poorhouse, the castle was then used as a drill hall and as a county court, as well as containing the local parish jail and stocks.

Following its closure in 1971, the economy of the city hovered in recession for more than a decade.

Following the closure of the Raans County Secondary School for boys in 1992, Brudenell became co-educational and was renamed Amersham School.

Following the closure of the Charleston Naval Base and the Charleston Naval Shipyard, parts of the base and dry-docks were leased out to various government and private businesses.

Following the closure of Kwik Save supermarkets across the country, Pudsey's store was bought by Sainsbury's.

Following the closure of the mine in 1847, Le Pelley's heir, Pierre Carey le Pelley was unable to keep up his mortgage payments and was forced to sell the seigneurie of Sark to Collings, Allaire's heiress, for £ 6, 000.

Following the closure of the railway line, the trackbed was taken up and the Longdendale Trail constructed along its route.

Following closure of the Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, its future remained uncertain for a while since its lessee, the City of London Corporation, was perilously close to expiry of its lease, scheduled for Christmas 1867.