A computerised art index set up to log stolen works of art and compare their description against auction catalogues world-wide.

Document setting out the internal regulations and bye-laws of a company. It covers procedures, shares, meetings, directors and other administrative issues. The document is deposited with the Registrar of Companies. Alternatively the company can elect to be bound by one of the model conditions (Table A is commonly chosen) that form part of the Companies Acts (1985 and 1989). The contract’ that directors have with their company is based on the Articles. See DIRECTORS’ AND OFFICERS’ LIABILITY.