Category: legislation

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 4th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011

The Flexible Working (Eligibility, Complaints and Remedies) (Amendment) (Revocation) Regulations 2011

The Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Road Traffic Exemptions (Special Forces) (Variation and Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (Commencement No. 14) Order 2011

The Social Security (Contributions) (Re-rating) Consequential Amendment Regulations 2011

The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 4) Regulations 2011

The Child Trust Funds (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2011

The Grants to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 1st, 2011 in legislation by sally

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

The Climate Change Levy (Suspension of Recycling Exemption) Order 2011

The Landfill Tax (Qualifying Material) Order 2011

The Scottish Parliament (Returning Officers’ Charges) Order 2011

The Visits to Children in Long-Term Residential Care Regulations 2011

The Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011

The Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (Cessation of Section 7) Order 2011

The Finance Act 2010, Schedule 10 (Appointed Days and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011

The Education (School Performance Targets) (England) (Revocation) Regulations 2011

The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Employment, Skills and Enterprise Scheme) Regulations 2011

The M1 Motorway (Junctions 25 to 28) (Variable Speed Limits) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 31st, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Windermere) Regulations 2011

The National Health Service (Concerns, Complaints and Redress Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

UK clamps down on corruption with new Bribery Act – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 31st, 2011 in bribery, corruption, legislation, press releases by sally

“The UK will reinforce its reputation as a leader in the global fight against corruption when the Bribery Act comes into force on July 1, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke announced today.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 30th March 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Kenneth Clarke denies weakening new anti-bribery law – The Guardian

Posted March 31st, 2011 in bribery, corruption, legislation, news by sally

“Ministers have been accused of undermining the long delayed legislation intended to crack down on payments of bribes by business executives. Anti-corruption campaigners claim the government has surrendered to lobbying by business groups, creating loopholes that will allow dishonest companies to continue paying bribes to foreign politicians and officials.”

Full story

The Guardian, 30th March 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 30th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Financial Assistance Scheme (Revaluation and Indexation Amendments) Regulations 2011

The Pension Protection Fund (Pension Compensation Cap) Order 2011

The Apprenticeships (Issue of Apprenticeship Certificates) (England) Regulations 2011

The Immigration (Designation of Travel Bans) (Amendment No.3) Order 2011

The Apprenticeships (Transitional Provision for Existing Vocational Specifications) (England) Order 2011

The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Order 2011

The Council Tax (Discount Disregards) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2011

The Aerodromes (Designation) (Detention and Sale of Aircraft) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Penalties, Offshore Income etc. (Designation of Territories) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Guidance notes on Bribery Act suggest common sense will rule – The Independent

Posted March 30th, 2011 in bribery, corruption, legislation, news by sally

“The Government’s guidance on the controversial Bribery Act is to offer an olive branch to business as its publication today kicks off the three-month countdown to the act becoming law.”

Full story

The Independent, 30th March 2011

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 25th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Hereford Hospitals National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Amendment Order 2011

The Eastern and Coastal Kent Community Health National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Amendment Order 2011

The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010 (Amendment) Order 2011

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

The Referendum on the Voting System (Welsh Forms) Order 2011

The Equality Act 2010 Codes of Practice (Services, Public Functions and Associations, Employment, and Equal Pay) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Legislation titles – what’s in a name? – The Guardian

Posted March 24th, 2011 in bills, legislation, legislative drafting, news by sally

“The protection of freedoms bill shows it is not always easy to ensure a bill’s ‘short title’ accurately summarises its contents.”

Full story

The Guardian, 24th March 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 24th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Mutual Societies (Electronic Communications) Order 2011

The Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (Commencement No.1) Order 2011

The Consular Fees Order 2011

The Transfer of Functions (Big Lottery Fund) Order 2011

The Friendly Societies (Proxy Voting) Regulations 2011

The Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2011

The Parliamentary Commissioner Order 2011

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

The Transfer of Functions (Report on the Civil Estate) Order 2011

The Transfer of Functions (Media and Telecommunications etc.) Order 2011

The European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Republic of Serbia) Order 2011

The European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Partnership and Cooperation Agreement) (Republic of Indonesia) Order 2011

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2011

National Insurance Contributions Act 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 23rd, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Capital Gains Tax (Annual Exempt Amount) Order 2011

The Value Added Tax (Consideration for Fuel Provided for Private Use) Order 2011

The Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (Rates) Regulations 2011

The Value Added Tax (Increase of Registration Limits) Order 2011

The Car Fuel Benefit Order 2011

The Landfill Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 23rd, 2011 in accounts, budgets, legislation by sally

Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 published

Full text of Act

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 23rd, 2011 in legislation by sally

The National Assembly for Wales (Letters Patent) Order 2011

The Tunisia (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011

The Egypt (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011

The Social Security (Industrial Injuries) (Dependency) (Permitted Earnings Limits) Order 2011

The Workmen’s Compensation (Supplementation) (Amendment) Scheme 2011

The Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 21st, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (Isle of Man) Order 2011

The United Kingdom Space Agency (Transfer of Property etc.) Order 2011

The Aviation Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2011

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2011

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Application outside Great Britain) (Variation) Order 2011

The Tunisia (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 18th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Child Trust Funds (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Individual Savings Account (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Immigration and Nationality (Cost Recovery Fees) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk  



Government puts legal protection for libraries up for review – The Guardian

Posted March 17th, 2011 in legislation, libraries, local government, news by sally

“Initiative to scrap ‘burdensome’ duties on local authorities will review requirement to provide ‘comprehensive and efficient’ library service”

Full story

The Guardian, 17th March 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 17th, 2011 in legislation by sally

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

The Education (Residential Trips) (Prescribed Tax Credits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Taxation of Pension Schemes (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Registered Pension Schemes (Transfer of Sums and Assets) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Sea Fishing (Penalty Notices) (England) Order 2011

The National Savings Bank (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The London Insolvency District (Central London County Court) Order 2011

The Terrorism Act 2000 (Remedial) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 16th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Planning Act 2008 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2011

The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Commencement No. 4, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Legal Services Act 2007 (Commencement No. 10) Order 2011

The Income Tax (Qualifying Child Care) Regulations 2011

The Tax Credits (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011

The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Pension Protection Fund (Pension Compensation Sharing and Attachment on Divorce etc) Regulations 2011

The Pension Protection Fund (Pensions on Divorce etc: Charges) Regulations 2011

The Finance (No. 3) Act 2010, Schedule 13 (Record Keeping, Time Limits and Information and Inspection Powers) (Appointed Day and Transitional Provision) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 15th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Finance (No. 3) Act 2010, Schedules 10 and 11 (Income Tax Self Assessment and Pension Schemes) (Appointed Days) Order 2011

The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Jersey) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Flood Risk Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee (England) Regulations 2011

The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Guernsey) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Finance Act 2009, Sections 101 to 103 (Income Tax Self Assessment) (Appointed Days and Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2011

The Finance Act 2009, Schedules 55 and 56 (Income Tax Self Assessment and Pension Schemes) (Appointed Days and Consequential and Savings Provisions) Order 2011

The National Insurance Contributions Credits (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011

The Qualifying Care Relief (Specified Social Care Schemes) Order 2011

The Further Education Teachers’ Qualifications (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Mandatory Work Activity Scheme) Regulations 2011

The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Statutory Maternity Pay (Compensation of Employers) Amendment Regulations 2011

The National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) Amendment (England) Regulations 2011

The Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2011

The Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in Force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2011

The Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (England) Order 2011

The Firearms (Electronic Communications) Order 2011

The Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Regional Flood and Coastal Committees (England and Wales) Regulations 2011

The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 14th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Taxes, etc. (Fees for Payment by Internet) Regulations 2011

The Loan Relationships and Derivative Contracts (Disregard and Bringing into Account of Profits and Losses) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2011

The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (Amendment of Section 23) Order 2011

The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Prescription of Drugs etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Act 2007 (Prescription of Information) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Accession (Immigration and Worker Registration) (Revocation, Savings and Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk