Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Immigration (Designation of Travel Bans) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 1st, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Export Control (Amendment) Order 2011

The Libya (Financial Sanctions) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Government relaxes Bribery Act – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 26th, 2011 in bribery, legislation, Ministry of Justice, news, standards by sally

“The Government has bowed to pressure from business and relaxed key elements of the Bribery Act.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th February 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 26th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (Commencement No.4) Order 2011

The Reporting of Prices of Milk Products (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Air Traffic Services (Exemption) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 24th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Poultrymeat (England) Regulations 2011

The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Grants of Crown Recognised Spectrum Access) Order 2011

The Wireless Telegraphy (Recognised Spectrum Access and Licence) (Spectrum Trading) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Wireless Telegraphy (Crown Recognised Spectrum Access) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Bovine Semen (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 24th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Stamp Duty Land Tax (Administration) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2011

The Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Order 2011

The Valuation Tribunal for England, Non-Domestic Rating and Council Tax (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 23rd, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Student Fees (Amounts) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Reconstitution of the Witham Fourth District Drainage Board Order 2010

The Scotter Drainage Authority and Scotter Internal Drainage District (Abolition) Order 2010

The Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 Commencement (Wales) (No. 5) Order 2011

The NHS Redress (Wales) Measure 2008 (Commencement) Order 2011

The Bee Diseases and Pests Control (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

First details of Commission data protection action against UK are revealed – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 22nd, 2011 in data protection, EC law, freedom of information, legislation, news, ombudsmen by sally

“Details of the European Commission’s objections to the Data Protection Act (DPA) have been revealed for the first time. A document has been published outlining why the Commission thinks the DPA fails to implement the EU’s Data Protection Directive.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 22nd February 2011

Source: www.out-law.com

Will the new Corporate Homicide Act save lives? – The Guardian

Posted February 22nd, 2011 in corporate manslaughter, health & safety, homicide, legislation, news by sally

“Solicitors believe it will take a high-profile fatal accident to test the ability of prosecutors to hold big companies to account.”

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The Guardian, 22nd February 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 21st, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2011

The Control of Donations and Regulation of Loans etc. (Extension of the Prescribed Period) (Northern Ireland) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 18th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Healthy Start Scheme and Welfare Food (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order 2011

The Rotherham (Electoral Changes) Order 2011

The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The New Forest (Electoral Changes) Order 2011

The Food Labelling (Declaration of Allergens) (England) Regulations 2011

The Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Communication Services on Board Ships) (Exemption) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 18th, 2011 in legislation by sally

High Court (Chancery Division)

The Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc v Hicks & Ors [2011] EWHC 287 (Ch) (17 February 2011)

High Court (Commercial Court)

British Arab Commercial Bank Plc v Bank of Communications & Anor [2011] EWHC 281 (Comm) (17 February 2011)

Global Distressed Alpha Fund 1 Ltd Partnership v PT Bakrie Investindo [2011] EWHC 256 (Comm) (17 February 2011)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

EB v Haughton [2011] EWHC 279 (QB) (17 February 2011)

Amin & Anor v Mullings & Anor [2011] EWHC 278 (QB) (17 February 2011)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Liberty Syndicate Management & Anor v Campagna Ltd & Anor [2011] EWHC 209 (TCC) (09 February 2011)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Isntrumetns – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 18th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Crime and Security Act 2010 (Commencement No.3) Order 2011

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Codes A, B and D) Order 2011

The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Commencement No.14) Order 2011

The Registrar of Companies (Fees) (European Economic Interest Grouping) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Registrar of Companies (Fees) (Companies, Overseas Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Registrar of Companies (Fees) (Limited Partnerships) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions (Amendment) Order 2011

 The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011

The Employment and Support Allowance (Limited Capability for Work and Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 14th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Welfare Reform Act 2007 (Commencement No. 13) Order 2011

The Registered Pension Schemes (Provision of Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The National Health Service (Quality Accounts) Amendment Regulations 2011

The Food Additives (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 11th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Employment and Support Allowance (Limited Capability for Work and Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Competition Act 1998 (Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2011

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

The Welfare Reform Act 2007 (Commencement No. 13) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 10th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Police Federation (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Apprenticeship Sectors (Specification) Order 2011

The Apprenticeships (Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England) Order 2011

The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 9th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Investment Bank (Amendment of Definition) Order 2011

The Authorised Investment Funds (Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Investment Bank Special Administration Regulations 2011

The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Food (Jelly Mini-Cups) (Emergency Control) (England) (Revocation) Regulations 2011

The Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (Defence Disclosure Time Limits) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 8th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Order 2011

The Armed Forces Redundancy Scheme 2006 and the Armed Forces Redundancy Etc. Schemes 2010 (Amendment) Order 2011

The Inheritance Tax (Delivery of Accounts) (Excepted Estates) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Health Professions Council (Registration and Fees) (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules 2010 Order of Council 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 7th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2011

The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions (Amendment) Order 2011

The Care Standards Act 2000 (Notification) (Wales) Regulations 2011

The Independent Health Care (Fees) (Wales) Regulations 2011

The Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling – Earnings Percentage Increase) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Government delays Bribery Act to write new guidance – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 3rd, 2011 in bribery, legislation, news by sally

“The Government has delayed the implementation of the Bribery Act. It will not now come into force in April as planned but will be put on hold while the Government rewrites guidance for businesses on how to comply with the 2010 law.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 31st January 2011

Source: www.out-law.com