legislation – Page 95 – Current Awareness

“A law passed in 1696 to raise funds for the rebuilding of St Paul’s Cathedral after the Great Fire of London is one of 800 obsolete Acts due to be wiped from the statute book this summer.”

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Daily Telegraph, 2nd April 2012

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 2nd, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Childcare (Early Years Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) Regulations 2012

The Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development Requirements) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2012

The Localism Act 2011 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012

The Parish Councils (General Power of Competence) (Prescribed Conditions) Order 2012

The Isle of Anglesey Local Authorities (Change to the Years of Ordinary Elections) Order 2012

The Local Election Survey (Wales) Regulations 2012

The Deregistration and Exchange of Common Land and Greens (Procedure) (Wales) Regulations 2012

The Commons Act 2006 (Commencement No.2, Transitional Provisions and Savings) (Wales) Order 2012

The Commons (Deregistration and Exchange Orders) (Interim Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2012 Rheoliadau Tiroedd Comin (Gorchmynion Dadgofrestru a Chyfnewid) (Trefniadau Interim) (Cymru) 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 30th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Postal Services Act 2011 (Specified Day) Order 2012

The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) Order 2012

The Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2012

The Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2012

Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (England)(Amendment) Order 2012

The Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2012

The Quality Standards for Green Bananas (England and Wales) Regulations 2012

The Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) Order 2012

The Bus Lane Contraventions (Approved Local Authorities) (England) (Amendment) and Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions Designation Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 29th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Landfill Tax (Qualifying Material) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Climate Change Levy (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Welsh Language Measure (Registrable Interests) Regulations 2012

The Welsh Language Board (Transfer of Staff, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Order 2012

The Partnership Council for Wales (Local Health Boards and National Health Service Trusts) Order 2012

The Works on Common Land, etc. (Procedure) (Wales) Regulations 2012

The School Teachers’ Qualifications (Wales) Regulations 2012

The National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Amendment)(Wales) Regulations 2012

The Education Act 2011 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 28th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Iran (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2012

The Energy Act 2011 (Commencement No 1 and Saving) Order 2012

The Financial Services (Omnibus 1 Directive) Regulations 2012

The National Health Service Trust Development Authority Regulations 2012

The Care Quality Commission (Registration) and (Additional Functions) and Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The National Health Service Trust Development Authority (Establishment and Constitution) Order 2012

The Export Control (Amendment) Order 2012

The Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

NHS reforms finally become law – The Independent

Posted March 28th, 2012 in amendments, bills, health, legislation, news by sally

“The Government’s controversial reforms to the NHS became law today [27 March] after a tortuous 14-month passage through Parliament, when the Queen granted Royal Assent to the Health and Social Care Bill.”

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The Independent, 27th March 2012

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 26th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Denbighshire County Council (Construction of Foryd Harbour Walking and Cycling Bridge) Scheme 2011 Confirmation Instrument 2012

The London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (Transfer of Property, Rights and Liabilities) (Greater London Authority) Order 2012

The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Domestic Violence) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Pensions Act 2007 (Commencement No. 4) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Commencement No. 19) Order 2012

The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2012

The Gloucestershire (Electoral Changes) Order 2012

The Staffordshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 23rd, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Qualifications for Appointment of Members to the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Amendment) Order 2012

The Social Security (Lone Parents and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2012

The Policing of Aerodromes (Belfast International Airport) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 22nd, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Sea Fishing (Licences and Notices) (England) Regulations 2012

The Education (National Curriculum) (Key Stage 2 Assessment Arrangements) (England) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2012

The Capital Gains Tax (Annual Exempt Amount) Order 2012

The Registered Pension Schemes and Overseas Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2012

The Child Trust Funds, Registered Pension Schemes and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2012

The Value Added Tax (Increase of Registration Limits) Order 2012

The Value Added Tax (Consideration for Fuel Provided for Private Use) Order 2012

The Landfill Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 19th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 27) Order 2012

The Consular Fees Order 2012

The Ministry of Defence Police (Performance) Regulations 2012

The Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (England) Regulations 2012

The Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (England) Order 2012

The Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2012

The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Licensing Act 2003 (Diamond Jubilee Licensing Hours) Order 2012

The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2012

The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating (Northern Ireland) Order 2012

The Immigration and Nationality (Cost Recovery Fees) Regulations 2012

The European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Second Agreement amending the Cotonou Agreement) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 16th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012

The Export Control (Syria Sanctions) and (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012

The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections)(England and Wales)(Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Trafford Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Dissolution) Order 2012

The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2012

The Barts Health National Health Service Trust (Establishment) and the Barts and The London National Health Service Trust, the Newham University Hospital National Health Service Trust and the Whipps Cross University Hospital National Health Service Trust (Dissolution) Order 2012

The Torbay and Southern Devon Health and Care National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Order 2012

The Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Isle of Wight National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Order 2012

The National Health Service Trusts (Originating Capital) Order 2012

The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012

The Merchant Shipping (Ship-to-Ship Transfers) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Feed-in Tariffs (Specified Maximum Capacity and Functions) (Amendment) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 16th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Social Security (Suspension of Payment of Benefits and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2012

The Social Security (Industrial Injuries) (Dependency) (Permitted Earnings Limits) Order 2012

The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2012

The Social Security (Categorisation of Earners) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Social Security (Contributions) (Re-rating) Order 2012

The Social Security (Contributions) (Limits and Thresholds) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The National Savings Bank (Investment Deposits) (Limits) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Qualifying Care Relief (Specified Social Care Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa)(Amendment)(No. 2) Order 2012

The Humber Bridge (Debts) Order 2012

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Wimbledon) Regulations 2012

The Workmen’s Compensation (Supplementation) (Amendment) Scheme 2012

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2012

The Child Benefit (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 13th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Imperial College Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Establishment) and the Hammersmith Hospitals National Health Service Trust and the St Mary’s National Health Service Trust (Dissolution) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Fees)(Amendment) Order 2012

The Education (Specified Work) (England) Regulations 2012

The Registration of Civil Partnerships (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Pensions Increase (Review) Order 2012

The Education Act 2011 (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Order 2012

The Education (School Teachers) (Qualifications and Appraisal) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2012

The Town and Country Planning (Compensation) (England) Regulations 2012

The Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2012

The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 13th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Postal Services Act 2011 (Taxation) Regulations 2012

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Social Security (Credits) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Postal Services Act 2011 (Transfer of Accrued Pension Rights) Order 2012

The Postal Services Act 2011 (Transfer of Assets) Order 2012

The Housing (Right to Buy) (Limit on Discount) (England) Order 2012

The Reporting of Savings Income and Interest Payments (Data-gathering) Regulations 2012

The Measuring Instruments (EEC Requirements) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Further Education Teachers’ Qualifications, Continuing Professional Development and Registration (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Plant Health (Fees) (England) Regulations 2012

The Finance Act 2010, Schedule 6, Part 1 (Further Consequential and Incidental Provision etc) Order 2012

The Finance Act 2010, Schedule 6, Part 2 (Commencement) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 12th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2012

The Plant Health (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2012

The Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2012

The Local Authorities (Capital Finance and Accounting) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2012

The Criminal Defence Service (Funding) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Pensions Act 2008 (Abolition of Protected Rights) (Consequential Amendments) (No.2) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Non-Domestic Rating (Demand Notices) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Non-Domestic Rating (Deferred Payments) (Wales) Regulations 2012

The Non-Domestic Rating (Small Business Relief) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (Wales) Order 2012

The Closure of Prisons (H.M. Prison Latchmere House) Order 2012

The Teachers’ Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Victims say new stalking laws not tough enough – The Guardian

Posted March 12th, 2012 in harassment, legislation, news, psychiatric damage, victims, violence, women by sally

“Stalking victims have attacked new laws designed to protect them, saying they fail to recognise that many women are left psychologically devastated by the crime.”

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The Guardian, 11th March 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Live Music Act 2012 – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 9th, 2012 in legislation, licensing by sally

Live Music Act 2012 published

Full text of Act

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk