BASIS OF PREPARATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure of basis of preparation and significant accounting policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Owned Assets

Depreciation is charged to the statement of operations on a straight-line basis to write-off the cost of the assets over their expected useful lives as follows:

• Leasehold improvements	5-15 years
• Buildings	50 years
• Office equipment and fittings	10 years
• Computer equipment	3-5 years
• Plant and equipment	5-15 years

Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are amortised from the date they are available for use in its intended market. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

• Capitalised development costs	15 years
• Patents and licences	6-15 years
• Other (including acquired customer and supplier lists)	6-15 years