Draft clauses for the first Environment Bill for 20 years have been published by the Environment Secretary, Michael Gove
Link: Press release: New environment protections set out in flagship bill
Source: Gov Press Releases
Rachel Reeves comments on worker rights & Uber Court of Appeal ruling
Rachel Reeves MP comments on new ruling regarding worker’s rights
Link: Rachel Reeves comments on worker rights & Uber Court of Appeal ruling
Source: Parliamentary News
Lords debates Islamophobia in the UK
Members consider impact of hate crimes against British Muslims
Link: Lords debates Islamophobia in the UK
Source: Parliamentary News
Lords debates Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
Peers discuss remit of inquiry and handling of evidence
Link: Lords debates Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Paul Newby and Fiona Dickie Publish First Arbitration Awards
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) and Deputy Pubs Code Adjudicator (Deputy PCA) have today taken a major step to level the playing field between pub-owning businesses and tenants in free-of-tie negotiations.
Link: Press release: Paul Newby and Fiona Dickie Publish First Arbitration Awards
Source: Gov Press Releases
Access to serious sexual crime victims’ personal information – how much is too much?
A blog by Deputy Commissioner James Dipple-Johnstone for police, the criminal justice system and victims’ support groups.
Link: Access to serious sexual crime victims’ personal information – how much is too much?
Source: ICO .org.uk
The Local Government (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
These Regulations, other than regulation 3, are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under paragraphs (a), (c) and (d) of section 8(2)) arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union. Regulation 3 is made under the Local Government Finance Act 1988.
Link: The Local Government (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018
These Regulations amend the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/3998) (the “2001 Regulations”) and the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 (S.I. 1973/798) (the “1973 Regulations”).
Link: The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: New Homes England board member appointed
The Communities Secretary has appointed a new member to the Homes England board.
Link: Press release: New Homes England board member appointed
Source: Gov Press Releases
PACAC to examine performance of UK Statistics Authority in new inquiry
Committee launch inquiry examining the UK Statistics Authority
Link: PACAC to examine performance of UK Statistics Authority in new inquiry
Source: Parliamentary News