Surge in new laws sparked by recession, research reveals – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 27th, 2010 in legislation, news by sally

“Some 98% of new laws introduced by the government in 2009 were brought in as statutory instruments without full parliamentary debate, research has revealed today.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 26th April 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted April 21st, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2010

The Parliamentary Standards Act 2009 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2010

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted April 20th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Merchant Shipping (Ship-to-Ship Transfers) Regulations 2010

The County Borough of Caerphilly (Communities) Order 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Digital Economy Act: This means war – The Guardian

Posted April 19th, 2010 in copyright, internet, legislation, news by sally

“With the rushed passage into law of the Digital Economy Act this month, the fight over copyright enters a new phase. Previous to this, most copyfighters operated under the rubric that a negotiated peace was possible between the thrashing entertainment giants and civil society.”

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The Guardian, 16th April 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted April 19th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Medical Profession (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2008 (Commencement No. 3) Order of Council 2010

The Civil Aviation (Working Time) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) (Wales) Order 2010

The Food Labelling (Nutrition Information) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted April 16th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2010

The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010

Posted April 14th, 2010 in civil servants, constitutional reform, legislation, parliament by sally

Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 published

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Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted April 14th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Charities (Disclosure of Revenue and Customs Information to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland) Regulations 2010

The Insolvency Proceedings (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2010

The Southampton Port Health Authority Order 2010

The Portsmouth Port Health Authority Order 2010

The Bristol Port Health Authority Order 2010

The Cowes Port Health Authority Order 2010

The Cornwall Port Health Authority Order 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted April 12th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Food Hygiene (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The School Funding (Wales) Regulations 2010

The Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (Code of Practice for Interviews of Witnesses Notified by Accused) Order 2010

The Damages-Based Agreements Regulations 2010

The Parental Orders (Prescribed Particulars and Forms of Entry) Regulations 2010

The Commons Councils (Standard Constitution) (England) Regulations 2010

The Ecclesiastical Exemption (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (England) Order 2010

The House of Commons Disqualification Order 2010

The Pensions Act 2008 (Commencement No. 8) Order 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Equality Act 2010

Posted April 12th, 2010 in equality, legislation by sally

Equality Act 2010 published

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Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Act 2010

Posted April 12th, 2010 in legislation, local government by sally

Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Act 2010 published

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Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Digital Economy Act 2010

Posted April 12th, 2010 in copyright, internet, legislation by sally

Digital Economy Act 2010 published

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Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted April 12th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Town and Country Planning (Compensation) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2010

The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 24 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2010

The Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (Independent Schools) (England) Order 2010

The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums (Civil Sanctions) Order 2010

The Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2010

The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010

The Criminal Defence Service (Information Requests) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Criminal Defence Service (Representation Orders: Appeals etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces (Amendment) etc. Regulations 2010

The Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Children Act 2004 Information Database (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work for Your Benefit Pilot Scheme) Regulations 2010

The Animal Gatherings (Wales) Order 2010

The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2010

The Health Act 2009 (Commencement No. 1) (Wales) Order 2010

The Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (Wales) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Manchester City Council Act 2010

Posted April 12th, 2010 in legislation, local government, street trading by sally

Manchester City Council Act 2010 published

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Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Bournemouth Borough Council Act 2010

Posted April 12th, 2010 in legislation, local government, street trading by sally

Bournemouth Borough Council Act 2010 published

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Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Flood and Water Management Act 2010

Posted April 12th, 2010 in environmental protection, legislation, water by sally

Flood and Water Management Act 2010 published

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Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Financial Services Act 2010

Posted April 12th, 2010 in financial regulation, legislation by sally

Financial Services Act 2010 published

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Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Crime and Security Act 2010

Posted April 12th, 2010 in crime, domestic violence, fingerprints, legislation by sally

Crime and Security Act 2010 published

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Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Energy Act 2010

Posted April 12th, 2010 in energy, legislation by sally

Energy Act 2010 published

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Royal Assent for Bribery Bill and Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 9th, 2010 in bribery, constitutional reform, legislation, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill and Bribery Bill have today received Royal Assent.”

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Ministry of Justice, 8th April 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk