Upskirting: government confirms plan to introduce ban – The Guardian

Posted June 19th, 2018 in crime, legislation, news, photography, sexual offences, voyeurism by sally

‘The government has confirmed it will introduce legislation to ban upskirting after a Conservative backbencher was berated by party colleagues for blocking a bill to make the practice a specific criminal offence.’

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The Guardian, 18th June 2018

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 15th, 2018 in legislation by sally

The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Commencement No. 18) Order 2018

The Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure 2018 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2018

The Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure 2018 (Commencement and Transitional Provision) Order 2018

The Housing Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2018

The Statute Law (Repeals) Measure 2018 (Commencement) Order 2018

The Pensions (Pre-consolidation) Measure 2018 (Commencement) Order 2018

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Juveniles) (Amendment) Order 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 13th, 2018 in legislation by sally

The Control of Trade in Endangered Species Regulations 2018

The Money Market Funds Regulations 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

UK should not legislate to control children’s use of technology, says culture secretary – The Guardian

Posted June 12th, 2018 in children, computer programs, internet, legislation, news, telecommunications by sally

‘The UK culture secretary, Matt Hancock, does not allow his own children to have mobile phones and thinks none should have access to devices overnight, but would not follow the French government’s lead in legislating on the issue.’

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The Guardian, 11th June 2018

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 11th, 2018 in legislation by sally

The Education (Pupil Information) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Care and Support (Charging and Assessment of Resources) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Investigatory Powers (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2018

The Health Service Products (Provision and Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2018

The Road Vehicles (Defeat Devices, Fuel Economy and Type-Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Civil Aviation (Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Town and Country Planning and Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 6th, 2018 in legislation by sally

The Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing Act 2017 (Commencement) Regulations 2018

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 5th, 2018 in legislation by sally

The Restriction on the Preparation of Adoption Reports (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Animal By-Products and Pet Passport Fees (England) Regulations 2018

The Animal Health (Miscellaneous Fees) (England) Regulations 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 4th, 2018 in legislation by sally

The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2018

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Commencement No. 11 and Saving Provision) Order 2018

The Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Mandatory Conditions of Licences) (England) Regulations 2018

The Transport Levying Bodies (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme and Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Immigration and Nationality (Requirements for Naturalisation and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2018

The Sea Fishing (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2018

The European Communities (Designation) Order 2018

The Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (England) General (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Time Off for Public Duties Order 2018

The Education (Designated Institutions) (England) Order 2018

The Animal Gatherings (Fees) (England) Order 2018

The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Destruction, Retention and Use of Biometric Data) (Transitional, Transitory and Saving Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2018

The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (Fees) (Social Work England) Regulations 2018

The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

New Acts – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 24th, 2018 in data protection, energy, legislation, utilities by sally

Data Protection Act 2018

Smart Meters Act 2018

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 24th, 2018 in legislation by sally

The Data Protection Act 2018 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2018

The Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2018

The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (No. 2) Order 2018

The Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Jersey) Order 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 23rd, 2018 in legislation by sally

The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Cooperation and Information Sharing) Regulations 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 21st, 2018 in legislation by sally

The First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Composition of Tribunal) (Amendment) Order 2018

The Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018

The Education (Postgraduate Doctoral Degree Loans and the Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) (Amendment) (No. 2) etc.) Regulations 2018

The Passenger Name Record Data and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 17th, 2018 in legislation by sally

The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Share of Supply Test) (Amendment) Order 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

New UK trade secrets laws imminent – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 17th, 2018 in consultations, EC law, intellectual property, legislation, news, regulations by sally

‘New trade secrets laws are scheduled to be published by the UK government before the end of this month.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 16th May 2018

Source: www.out-law.com

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 15th, 2018 in legislation by sally

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Turnover Test) (Amendment) Order 2018

The Common Agricultural Policy (Control and Enforcement, Cross-Compliance, Scrutiny of Transactions and Appeals) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2018

The Criminal Legal Aid (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

New Acts – legislation.gov.uk

Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018

Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Act 2018

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 14th, 2018 in legislation by sally

The Employment Rights Act 1996 (NHS Recruitment – Protected Disclosure) Regulations 2018

The Licensing Act 2003 (Royal Wedding Licensing Hours) Order 2018

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2018

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 9th, 2018 in legislation by sally

The Town and Country Planning (Pre-commencement Conditions) Regulations 2018

The Fire and Rescue Authorities (National Framework) (England) Order 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 8th, 2018 in legislation by sally

The Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2018

The Legislative Reform (Constitution of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) Order 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Call for ‘rights for grandparents’ law – BBC News

Posted May 8th, 2018 in children, families, grandparents, legislation, news by sally

‘MPs are calling for the government to enshrine in law the right for grandparents to see their grandchildren after a divorce.’

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BBC News, 7th May 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk