Parliamentary committee suspends intellectual property rights inquiry – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 3rd, 2011 in inquiries, intellectual property, internet, legislation, news by sally

“A parliamentary committee has dropped its inquiry into the Digital Economy Act (DEA) and whether it is the right mechanism to protect copyright on the internet.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd May 2011

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Posted May 3rd, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Multiplex Licence (Broadcasting of Programmes in Gaelic) (Revocation) Order 2011

The Local Justice Areas Order 2011

The Climate Change Levy (Suspension of Transport Exemption) (Revocation) Order 2011

The Digital Economy Act 2010 (Appointed Day No. 1) Order 2011

The Academies Act 2010 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2011

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Wedding) Regulations 2011

The Equality Act 2010 (Guidance on the Definition of Disability) Appointed Day Order 2011

The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (Remedial) Order 2011

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 3rd, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (Remedial) Order 2011

The Equality Act 2010 (Guidance on the Definition of Disability) Appointed Day Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Equality Act will pressure authorities to listen – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 28th, 2011 in equality, legislation, news by sally

“Passed in the final days of the last government, the Equality Act 2010 (EA) is largely a consolidating measure.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 28th April 2011

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 27th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Cross-Border Mediation (EU Directive) Regulations 2011

The Skipton Fund Limited (Application of Sections 731, 733 and 734 of the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005) Order 2011

The Mandatory Travel Concession (England) Regulations 2011

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 27th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Social Care Charges (Direct Payments) (Means Assessment and Determination of Reimbursement or Contribution) (Wales) Regulations 2011

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Commencement No.17) Order 2011

The Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 26th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Recycling, Preparation for Re-use and Composting Targets (Monitoring and Penalties) (Wales) Regulations 2011

The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Commencement of Assembly Act Provisions, Transitional and Saving Provisions and Modifications) Order 2011

The Non-Domestic Rating (Small Business Relief) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Public Health Wales National Health Service Trust (Membership and Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Non-Domestic Rating (Collection and Enforcement) (Local Lists) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2011

The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Bribery Act could disadvantage UK firms, warns Lord Goldsmith – Daily Telegraph

“The Bribery Act could unfairly prejudice British companies after key aspects of it were watered down by the Ministry of Justice, according to former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith.”

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Daily Telegraph, 25th April 2011

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 21st, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Motor Vehicles (Insurance Requirements) (Immobilisation, Removal and Disposal) Regulations 2011

The Road Safety Act 2006 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2011

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 19th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2011

The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (Wales) Regulations 2011

The Community Care, Services for Carers and Children’s Services (Direct Payments) (Wales) Regulations 2011

The Independent Health Care (Wales) Regulations 2011

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 18th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Social Care Charges (Wales) Measure 2010 (Commencement) Order 2011

The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 3) (Wales) Order 2011

The Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (Commencement No. 6) (Wales) Order 2011

The Marine Licensing (Notices Appeals) (Wales) Regulations 2011

The Student Fees (Amounts) (Wales) Regulations 2011

The Student Fees (Approved Plans) (Wales) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 18th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Irish Sailors and Soldiers Land Trust Act 1987 (Dissolution) Order 2011

The Legal Services Act 2007 (Approved Regulators) Order 2011

The Export Control (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2011

The Iran (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Environmental campaigners angry as green laws labelled as red tape – The Guardian

Posted April 18th, 2011 in consultations, environmental protection, legislation, news by sally

“Environmental campaigners have condemned the coalition’s inclusion of all of Britain’s 278 environmental laws in a list of ‘red tape’ regulations considered by the public for the axe.”

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The Guardian, 17th April 2011

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 15th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Child Abduction and Custody (Parties to Conventions) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2011

The Network Rail (Hitchin (Cambridge Junction)) Order 2011

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 13th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (Guernsey) Order 2011

The International Tax Enforcement (Saint Lucia) Order 2011

The International Tax Enforcement (Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis) Order 2011

The International Tax Enforcement (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) Order 2011

The International Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters Order 2011

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Montserrat) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 11th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Information Appeal (Wales) Regulations 2011

The International Tax Enforcement (Antigua and Barbuda) Order 2011

The Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (Commencement No. 5) (Wales) Order 2011

The Children Act 1989 (Higher Education Bursary) (Wales) Regulations 2011

The Education (Free School Lunches) (Prescribed Tax Credits) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2011

The National Assistance (Assessment of Resources and Sums for Personal Requirements) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Government needs more costs information for online content storage plans – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 11th, 2011 in consultations, internet, legislation, libraries, media, news, publishing by sally

“The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) had consulted with publishers and legal deposit libraries (LDLs) over plans for libraries to have access to online, as well as printed, content.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th April 2011

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 7th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011

The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2011

The Family Procedure (Modification of Enactments) Order 2011

The Access to Justice Act 1999 (Destination of Appeals) (Family Proceedings) Order 2011

The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011

The Road Vehicles (Powers to Stop) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 6th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2011

The Community Legal Service (Funding) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2011

The Enactment of Extra-Statutory Concessions Order 2011

The Social Security (Reduced Rates of Class 1 Contributions, Rebates and Minimum Contributions) Order 2011

The Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2011

The Employment Equality (Repeal of Retirement Age Provisions) Regulations 2011

The Equality Act 2010 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2011

The Licensing Act 2003 (Royal Wedding Licensing Hours) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 4th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2011

The Merchant Shipping (Ship-to-Ship Transfers) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk