Foreign Affairs Committee examines risks faced by UK nationals travelling to Russia
Link: FCO’s preparations for 2018 World Cup examined
Source: Parliamentary News
Commons Nuclear Safeguards Bill
MPs to consider Lords Amendments
Link: Commons Nuclear Safeguards Bill
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: PM appoints new Deputy Chair of Security Vetting Appeals Panel
The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Sir Antony Edwards-Stuart as the new Deputy Chair of the Security Vetting Appeals Panel, with effect from 1 April 2018. He will replace Sir Stephen Silber who is retiring from the Panel after several years of service.
Sir Antony Edwards-Stuart was called to the Bar (G) in 1976, took Silk in 1991 and elected a Bencher in 2009. He was appointed an Assistant Recorder in 1991, a Recorder in 1997, a Deputy High Court Judge in 2003 and a Judge of the High Court (Queen’s Bench) in 2009. He was appointed a Judge by Request of the Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals and Immigration and Asylum Chambers) in 2011. He was appointed a Legal Member of the Special Immigration and Appeals Commission and a Judge in Charge, Technology and Construction Court, in 2013. Sir Antony retired from the High Court in November 2016 and has, since, taken up appointments as party appointed arbitrator or chairman in several international arbitrations.
Link: Press release: PM appoints new Deputy Chair of Security Vetting Appeals Panel
Source: Gov Press Releases
Urgent Question: G4S contract to run immigration removal centres: 8 May 2018
Question expected in the Commons at 4.15pm
Link: Urgent Question: G4S contract to run immigration removal centres: 8 May 2018
Source: Parliamentary News
Urgent Question: Learning Disabilities Mortality Review: 8 May 2018
Question expected in the Commons at 3.30pm
Link: Urgent Question: Learning Disabilities Mortality Review: 8 May 2018
Source: Parliamentary News
Lord Chancellor gives annual evidence to Constitution Committee
The Constitution Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 9 May at 10.00am
Link: Lord Chancellor gives annual evidence to Constitution Committee
Source: Parliamentary News
Legal experts discuss the proposed UK-EU security treaty
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on 9 May at 10.45am
Link: Legal experts discuss the proposed UK-EU security treaty
Source: Parliamentary News
The Town and Country Planning (Pre-commencement Conditions) Regulations 2018
Section 100ZA of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (the 1990 Act), which was inserted by section 14 of the Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017, provides that planning permission for the development of land may not be granted subject to a pre-commencement condition (as defined in section 100ZA(8) of the 1990 Act) without the written agreement of the applicant to the terms of the condition. This requirement is subject to such exclusions as may be prescribed by the Secretary of State (see section 100ZA(6)).
Link: The Town and Country Planning (Pre-commencement Conditions) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Fire and Rescue Authorities (National Framework) (England) Order 2018
Section 21 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 requires the Secretary of State to prepare a Fire and Rescue National Framework for fire and rescue authorities. Fire and rescue authorities must have regard to the Framework in carrying out their functions. This Order applies to fire and rescue authorities in England only.
Link: The Fire and Rescue Authorities (National Framework) (England) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Experts and academics questioned on capturing increases in land value
HCLG Committee hears from experts and organisations on capturing increases in value of land
Link: Experts and academics questioned on capturing increases in land value
Source: Parliamentary News