Academies Act 2010

Posted July 28th, 2010 in education, legislation by sally

Academies Act 2010 published

Full text of Act (PDF)

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Finance (No. 2) Act 2010

Posted July 28th, 2010 in budgets, legislation by sally

Finance (No. 2) Act 2010 published

Full text of Act (PDF)

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 28th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces (Amendment) (No.2) etc. Regulations 2010

The Audiovisual Media Services (Codification) Regulations 2010

The Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Taxes (Definition of Charity) (Relevant Territories) Regulations 2010

The Terrorism Act 2006 (Disapplication of Section 25) Order 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Poachers given open season after fishing law is accidentally abolished – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 27th, 2010 in byelaws, legislation, news by sally

“For centuries the ungentlemanly act of poaching has been punishable under British law.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 27th July 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 26th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The School Information (England) (Amendment) (Revocation) Regulations 2010

The Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) Regulations 2010

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Miscellaneous Consequential Amendments) Order 2010

The Medicines for Human Use (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2010

The Child Trust Funds (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2010

The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Investment Exchanges and Clearing Houses) Regulations (No. 4) 2010

The Qualifying Oil Fields Order 2010

The Poultry Compartments (Wales) Order 2010

The Poultry Compartments (Fees) (Wales) Order 2010

The Assembly Learning Grants (European University Institute) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Plant Health (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2010

The Seed Potatoes (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Integrated Family Support Teams (Composition of Teams and Board Functions) (Wales) Regulations 2010

The Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 (Commencement) Order 2010

The Integrated Family Support Teams (Review of Cases) (Wales) Regulations 2010

The Cancellation of Student Loans for Living Costs Liability (Wales) Regulations 2010

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Prescribed Period and Appropriate Officer) (Wales) (Revocation) Regulations 2010

The Coleg Llysfasi College Further Education Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2010

The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2010

The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Investment Exchanges and Clearing Houses) Regulations (No. 3) 2010

The Finance Act 2009, Sections 101 to 103 (Appointed Day and Supplemental Provision) Order 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Implementation of Bribery Act delayed – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in bribery, consultations, legislation, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Government has postponed the implementation of a groundbreaking new anti-bribery law to allow for further consultation on how companies can prepare for its demands. Anti-corruption campaigners have condemned the move.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 21st July 2010

Source: www.out-law.com

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 22nd, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010

The Children, Schools and Families Act 2010 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2010

The Criminal Defence Service (General) (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 21st, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Electricity and Gas (Carbon Emissions Reduction) (Amendment) Order 2010

The Social Security (Housing Costs) (Standard Interest Rate) Amendment Regulations 2010

The Transfer of State Pensions and Benefits (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Civil and Criminal Justice: Repeals Consultation – Law Commission

Posted July 21st, 2010 in consultations, Law Commission, legislation, news by sally

“In our consultation paper we propose the repeal of some 13 statutory provisions which are either obsolete or are no longer of practical utility. They relate to aspects of civil and criminal justice, although the grouping under this topic heading is fairly loose. The statutes reviewed (and on which we recommend repeal, either in whole or in part) span some 700 years of law-making, from 1267 through to 1988.”

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Law Commission, 20th July 2010

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Bribery Act implementation – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 21st, 2010 in bribery, legislation, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The UK will reinforce its reputation as one of the least corrupt countries in the world, when the Bribery Act comes into force in April 2011.”

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Ministry of Justice, 20th July 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 20th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The International Tax Enforcement (Liechtenstein) Order 2010

The International Tax Enforcement (Gibraltar) Order 2010

The International Tax Enforcement (Bahamas) Order 2010

The International Tax Enforcement (Anguilla) Order 2010

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Oman) Order 2010

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Mexico) Order 2010

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Singapore) Order 2010

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Switzerland) Order 2010

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Austria) Order 2010

The International Tax Enforcement (Turks and Caicos Islands) Order 2010

The Dwelling Houses (Execution of Possession Orders by Mortgagees) Regulations 2010

The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Investment Exchanges and Clearing Houses) (Over the Counter) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 16th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Social Security (Exemption from Claiming Retirement Pension) Regulations 2010

The Parliamentary Standards Act (Staff Transfer) Order 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 15th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Rice Products from the United States of America (Restriction on First Placing on the Market) (Wales) (Revocation) Regulations 2010

The National Health Service (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Independent Prescribing) (Wales) Regulations 2010

The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Amendment) (Wales) (No. 2) Regulations 2010

The Geneva Conventions and United Nations Personnel (Protocols) Act 2009 (Commencement No.2) Order 2010

The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 14th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Nutrition and Health Claims (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (Independent Schools) (England) (No. 2) Order 2010

The Pool Betting Duty (Application of General Betting Duty Provisions) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 12th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Equality Act 2010 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2010

The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No.2) Order 2010

The Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

ISPs take Digital Economy Act to the courts – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 9th, 2010 in copyright, internet, judicial review, legislation, news by sally

“Two of the UK’s biggest ISPs will ask the UK courts to scrutinise the controversial Digital Economy Act to determine whether or not it conflicts with existing laws on privacy and electronic communications.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th July 2010

Source: www.out-law.com

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 8th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Network Rail (Nuneaton North Chord) Order 2010

The Midland Metro Order 2010

The Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (Commencement) Order 2010

The Education (Pupil Registration) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

BT and TalkTalk challenge Digital Economy Act – BBC News

Posted July 8th, 2010 in copyright, internet, judicial review, legislation, news, telecommunications by sally

“BT and TalkTalk are seeking a judicial review of the controversial Digital Economy Act, BBC News has learned.”

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BBC News, 8th July 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

David Cameron must not compromise on torture – The Guardian

Posted July 7th, 2010 in inquiries, intelligence services, legislation, news, torture by sally

“The coalition should wait for the results of the torture inquiry before proposing legislation that bows to transatlantic pressure.”

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The Guardian, 7th July 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk