Women and Equalities Committee launch inquiry into the mental health of men and boys
Link: Mental health of men and boys: inquiry launched
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Courts to pilot more flexible hours for the benefit of the public
Early and late sittings will be piloted in civil and family courts, giving people greater access to hearings that can fit around their busy lives.
Link: Press release: Courts to pilot more flexible hours for the benefit of the public
Source: Gov Press Releases
ICO finds Metropolitan Police Service’s Gangs Matrix breached data protection laws
An investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found that the Metropolitan Police Service’s (MPS) use of the Gangs Matrix led to multiple and serious breaches of data protection laws.
The investigation into the Gangs Matrix, a database that records intelligence related to…
Link: ICO finds Metropolitan Police Service’s Gangs Matrix breached data protection laws
Source: ICO .org.uk
Press release: Insolvency Service grants 250,000 Debt Relief Order
November 2018 saw the Insolvency Service grant its 250,000 Debt Relief Order, providing a low cost debt relief solution to a quarter of a million people.
Link: Press release: Insolvency Service grants 250,000 Debt Relief Order
Source: Gov Press Releases
Committee seeks views on international development cooperation after Brexit
EU External Affairs Sub-Committee publishes call for evidence for International Development Cooperation after Brexit inquiry.
Link: Committee seeks views on international development cooperation after Brexit
Source: Parliamentary News
The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2018
This Order applies in Great Britain. It establishes the Energy Company Obligation scheme for the period to 31st March 2022 for the promotion of measures for reducing the cost to individuals of heating their homes. The scheme is administered and enforced by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (the “Administrator”).
Link: The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
ISO 13084:2018 Surface chemical analysis. Secondary ion mass spectrometry. Calibration of the mass scale for a time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometer
BS ISO 8759-3:2018 Agricultural tractors. Front-mounted equipment Power take-off: General specifications and location
Agricultural tractors
Linkages
Pick-up attachments (agriculture)
Agricultural equipment
Link: BS ISO 8759-3:2018 Agricultural tractors. Front-mounted equipment Power take-off: General specifications and location
Source: BSI Standards
BS ISO 10553:2018 Horology. Procedure for evaluating the accuracy of quartz watches
Watches
Quartz
Time measurement
Jewellery
Accuracy
Link: BS ISO 10553:2018 Horology. Procedure for evaluating the accuracy of quartz watches
Source: BSI Standards
BS EN 1104:2018 Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Determination of the transfer of antimicrobial constituents
Cultures (biology)
Culture techniques
Food control
Microbiology
Microbiological analysis
Microorganisms
Bacteria
Sterilization (hygiene)
Board (paper)
Paper products
Materials in contact with food
Link: BS EN 1104:2018 Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Determination of the transfer of antimicrobial constituents
Source: BSI Standards