Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 14th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Taxes, etc. (Fees for Payment by Internet) Regulations 2011

The Loan Relationships and Derivative Contracts (Disregard and Bringing into Account of Profits and Losses) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2011

The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (Amendment of Section 23) Order 2011

The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Prescription of Drugs etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Act 2007 (Prescription of Information) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Accession (Immigration and Worker Registration) (Revocation, Savings and Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 10th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (LCH.Clearnet Limited) Regulations 2011

The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SIX X-CLEAR AG) Regulations 2011

The Social Security (Deferral of Retirement Pensions) Regulations 2011

The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Childcare (Exemptions from Registration) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Adoption Agencies and Independent Review of Determinations (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Contingency Planning) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Trading Fund (Revocation) Order 2011

The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2011

The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Investment Exchanges and Clearing Houses) (Revocation) Regulations 2011

The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Eurex Clearing AG) Regulations 2011

The Arrangements for Placement of Children by Voluntary Organisations and Others (England) Regulations 2011

The Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011

The Climate Change Levy (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Social Security (Claims and Payments) Amendment Regulations 2011

The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011

The Application of Pension Legislation to the National Employment Savings Trust Corporation Regulations 2011

The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011

The Pension Protection Fund (Prescribed Payments and Investment Costs – Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Welfare Reform Act 2009 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2011

The Pensions Act 2008 (Commencement No. 9) Order 2011

The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (European Central Counterparty Limited) Regulations 2011

The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (European Multilateral Clearing Facility N.V.) Regulations 2011

The Insurance Premium Tax (Discounted Insurance Premiums: Higher Rate) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

The House of Lords is keeping ministers’ Henry VIII powers in check – The Guardian

“The government’s little-reported announcement last week that it will no longer bypass parliament when it abolishes public bodies is a sign that the House of Lords is working effectively: even ministers now understand that the best thing to do when they find themselves in a hole is to stop digging.”

Full story

The Guardian, 9th March 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 9th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The National Health Service Trusts (Originating Capital) Order 2011

The Seed Marketing Regulations 2011

The Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Climate Change Levy (Fuel Use and Recycling Processes) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Marine Licensing (Delegation of Functions) Order 2011

The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Transitional and Savings Provisions) Order 2011

The Gender Recognition (Application Fees) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Local Authorities (Alteration of Requisite Calculations) (Wales) Regulations 2011

The Waste (Wales) Measure 2010 (Commencement) Order 2011

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

The Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2011

The Immigration (Designation of Travel Bans) (Amendment No.2) Order 2011

The National Health Service Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Benefits, Membership and Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Town and Country Planning (Mayor of London) (Amendment) Order 2011

The London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (Planning Functions) (Amendment) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 7th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2011

The Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2011

The Non-Contentious Probate Fees (Amendment) Order 2011

The Care Standards Act 2000 (Enforcement of Care Standards) (Notification) (England) Regulations 2011

Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) (Children’s Homes etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Marine Licensing (Application Fees) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 4th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Libya (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011

The Export Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2011

The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2011

The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2011

The West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (Planning Functions) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Commencement No.5, Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011

The Pension Protection Fund (Revaluation Amendments) Regulations 2011

The National Health Service (Dental Charges) Amendment Regulations 2011

The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) Amendment Regulations 2011

The Office of the Renewable Fuels Agency (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

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.”

Full story

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.”

Full story

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.”

Full story

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