legislation – Page 79 – Current Awareness

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 1st, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Licensing Act 2003 (Descriptions of Entertainment) (Amendment) Order 2013

The Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 (Repeal) Order 2013

The Children, Schools and Families Act 2010 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2013

The Education (Designated Institutions) (England) Order 2013

The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 5) Rules 2013

The Electricity Generating Stations (Variation of Consents) (England and Wales) Regulations 2013

The Fixed Penalty (Amendment) Order 2013

The Football Spectators (Seating) Order 2013

The Superannuation (Specification of Employments and Offices) Regulations 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Mid Wales MP wants 19th Century child neglect law changes – BBC News

Posted July 1st, 2013 in bills, child neglect, legislation, mental health, news, psychiatric damage by sally

“A mid Wales MP is bidding to change child neglect laws that date back to the 19th Century, which he claims are now ‘nonsense’. Ceredigion MP Mark Williams wants criminal legislation based on 1868 poor laws to be updated to include emotional and psychological abuse.”

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BBC News, 30th June 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 28th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) (Fresh Signatures for Absent Voters) Order 2013

The Education (National Curriculum) (Key Stages 1 and 2 Assessment Arrangements) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013

The Rent Officers (Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Functions) (Amendment) Order 2013

The Child Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2013

The Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Revocations and Amendments) Regulations 2013

The Social Security (Persons Required to Provide Information) Regulations 2013

The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2013

The Biocidal Products (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2013

The Biocidal Products and Chemicals (Appointment of Authorities and Enforcement) Regulations 2013

The Mobile Homes (Pitch Fees) (Prescribed Form) (England) Regulations 2013

The Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour (Amount of Penalty) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2013

The National Health Service (Direct Payments) (Repeal of Pilot Schemes Limitation) Order 2013

The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Designated Sites under Section 128) (Amendment) Order 2013

The Lawrence Sheriff School (Pupil Premium Admissions Priority) Order 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Colin Witcher discusses below some of the key provisions of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (“ERRA”) in respect of Employment Law which come into force tomorrow, Tuesday 25 June 2013 – One Inner Temple Lane

Posted June 26th, 2013 in compensation, employment, legislation, news, political opinion discrimination, time limits, unfair dismissal, whistleblowers by sally

“The ERRA is an important piece of legislation, covering maters such as unfair dismissal, health and safety and copyright.”

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One Inner Temple Lane, 24th June 2013

Source: www.1itl.com

When Laws Become Too Complex: ill-timed and badly thought out – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted June 25th, 2013 in drafting, legislation, news, reports by sally

“As the dust from the Civil Justice reforms begins to settle, it appears that Parliamentary counsel have slipped another consultation through in the background. Published in March this year, it appears innocuous enough, but on further consideration raises a number of significant concerns. I also question why this report was even necessary. Parliamentary austerity and wholesale changes to the legal profession should have lent caution to the writers of the report, given that this can be construed as a real attack upon the legal profession. Ill-timed and badly thought out, the principle will be applauded by businesses that will look at the superficial benefits but not appreciate the issues, and is therefore convenient politically.”

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 25th June 2013

Source: www.halsburyslawexhange.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 25th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Public Audit (Wales) Act 2013 (Commencement, Consequential Amendments, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Wales) Order 2013

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 11 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Commencement No. 9 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2013

The Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 21st, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Justice and Security Act 2013 (Commencement, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2013

The Planning Act 2008 (Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects) (Electric Lines) Order 2013

The Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013

The Plant Health (England) (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2013

The Social Security (Croatia) Amendment Regulations 2013

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013

The Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Consequential and Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2013

The Burma (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) Order 2013

The Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) (Suspension and Amendment) Order 2013

The European Communities (Designation) Order 2013

The Iran (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2013

The Somalia (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2013

The Transfer of Functions (Age-Related Payments) Order 2013

The Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Updated statute book won’t make anyone a legal expert; but it’s a start – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted June 21st, 2013 in legal education, legislation, legislative drafting, news by sally

“I’ve been following the Parliamentary Counsel’s laudable ‘good law’ initiative with interest (details on the Cabinet Office site here). The aim of the initiative is to have law that is #necessary, clear, coherent, effective and accessible’. The focus, perhaps naturally for the OPC, is on the complexity and drafting of legislation. Their document ‘When laws become too complex’ is well worth a read for anyone who regularly deals with legislation.The first thing that strikes me is that this initiative is really about good legislation rather than good law since case law doesn’t get much of a mention. But, for the sake of argument, let’s agree that good legislation gets us half way to good law and is worth our consideration.”

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 20th June 2013

Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 19th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Asbestos) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust (Trust Special Administrators Extension of Time) Order 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Independent approval for undercover policing – Home Office

Posted June 19th, 2013 in intelligence services, investigatory powers, legislation, news, police by sally

“Damian Green announces proposals for new legislation for undercover policing operations.”

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Home Office, 18th June 2013

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 – No. 5 Chambers

Posted June 18th, 2013 in arbitration, employment, employment tribunals, equality, legislation, news, whistleblowers by sally

“The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 [‘ERRA’] received Royal Assent on 25 April 2013, bringing some significant changes to employment law and tribunal procedure. Gemma Roberts highlights the main reforms affecting employment tribunal, ACAS procedure and the changes to whistleblowing; Mugni Islam-Choudhury considers the amendments introduced to the Equality Act 2010.”

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No. 5 Chambers, 6th June 2013

Source: www.no5.com

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 18th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Care Quality Commission (Additional Functions) Amendment Regulations 2013

The Wireless Telegraphy (Automotive Short Range Radar) (Exemption) Regulations 2013

The Cancellation of Student Loans for Living Costs Liability (Wales) Regulations 2013

The Accession of Croatia (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2013

The Family Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 14th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Collective Investment Schemes (Tax Transparent Funds, Exchanges, Mergers and Schemes of Reconstruction) Regulations 2013

The Construction Products Regulations 2013

The Assured and Protected Tenancies (Lettings to Students) (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2013

The Public Contracts and Defence and Security Public Contracts (Croatia Accession Amendments) Regulations 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Keeping knives off the streets – British justice style – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted June 13th, 2013 in forfeiture, legislation, news, offensive weapons, threatening behaviour by sally

“Why don’t the courts have a specific power to order forfeiture of a knife from someone convicted of carrying it in public without good reason?”

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 13th June 2013

Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 7th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (ICE Clear Europe Limited) Regulations 2013

The Duty to Participate in Education or Training (Alternative Ways of Working) Regulations 2013

The Dangerous Dogs (Fees) (England and Wales) Order 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 6th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013

The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2013

The Groceries Code Adjudicator Act 2013 (Commencement) Order 2013

The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2013

The Detergents (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Animal Health (Miscellaneous Fees) Regulations 2013

The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 10) Order 2013

The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments to Part 1 of the Education and Skills Act 2008) Order 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 3rd, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Spirits (Amendment) Regulations 2013

The Duty to Participate in Education or Training (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2013

The Education and Skills Act 2008 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitory Provision) Order 2013

The Education (Individual Pupil Information) (Prescribed Persons) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Review into Bribery Act would be ‘premature’, says expert – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 30th, 2013 in bribery, legislation, news, select committees by sally

“Any review of the UK bribery laws which came into force in July 2011 would be ‘premature’, an expert has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 29th May 2013

Source: www.out-law.com

The New World of Whistleblowing: bringing back the public interest – 11 KBW

Posted May 29th, 2013 in employment, legislation, news, public interest, whistleblowers by sally

“The enactment of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (“PIDA”) was designed to introduce important protection for those blowing the whistle to draw attention to wrongdoing discovered in the workplace. During the passage of the Bill in the House of Lords, Lord Nolan commended those behind it ‘for so skilfully achieving the essential but delicate balance in this measure between the public interest and the interests of employers’. Fifteen years on, the verdict is less effusive. Significant gaps had been identified in the legislation, for example in failing to impose vicarious liability on employers for acts of victimisation carried out by their employees or agents. In other respects, however, PIDA has come to be seen a blunt instrument, enabling disgruntled employees to seek unlimited compensation despite having done nothing to further the public interest.”

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11 KBW, 22nd May 2013

Source: www.11kbw.com