11.   Electoral commission rules forbid members of the armed forces, police, and civil servants from joining political parties.

12.   It is best known for its European Convention on Human Rights which forbids members from executing criminals.

13.   Many strict Muslims believe that Islam forbids members of the opposite sex from mixing freely after puberty.

14.   Nahdlatul Ulama chairman Abdurrahman Wahid reiterated recently that the organization would not turn into a political party, but would not forbid members from political activities.

15.   The business administrator is right behind him, and Council members are forbidden by the mayor from speaking directly with department heads.

16.   The committee also faces charges of being too secretive because it has forbidden members from divulging the content of its debate.

17.   The council, which promotes democracy, human rights and the rule of law, forbids members from executing criminals.

18.   The law forbids cabinet members from receiving gifts from companies that could be seen as substantial enough to influence decisions.

19.   The sect forbids its members from carrying arms.

20.   He created three families and drew up family laws which forbade members of clans marrying within the clan.