Machinery to remove waste from one of Europe’s most hazardous nuclear buildings is now in place.
Link: Press release: Sellafield’s ‘locked vault’ ready to be emptied
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Amendments, Revocation and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in sections 51(1)(a), 52(2) and (5) and 56(1) and (4) of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (c. 22) (“TCTA”) and section 16A(1), (2)(b) and (4) of the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (c. 23) (“VATA”) in consequence of, or otherwise in connection with, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU.
Link: The Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Amendments, Revocation and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
These Regulations 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 section 8(2)(d)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (“UK”) from the European Union.
Link: The Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend the National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2015 (“the Principal Regulations”), which provide for the making and recovery of charges for relevant services provided under the National Health Service Act 2006 (c.41) to certain persons not ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom.
Link: The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2019 / Gorchymyn Cyflogau Amaethyddol (Cymru) 2019
Press release: Mismanaged charity shows signs of improvement following regulator’s inquiry
Charity Commission reports on its inquiry into One Nation.
Link: Press release: Mismanaged charity shows signs of improvement following regulator’s inquiry
Source: Gov Press Releases
PACAC launches new inquiry examining the case for comprehensive reform of electoral law
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee is launching an inquiry asking how urgently comprehensive electoral reform is required, what should be prioritised, and whether there is a need to go beyond the Law Commission’s proposals outlined in their 2016 interim report.
Link: PACAC launches new inquiry examining the case for comprehensive reform of electoral law
Source: Parliamentary News
Divided Government must provide Parliament with clarity ahead of crucial vote
European Scrutiny Committee publishes a report analysing the Withdrawal Agreement and Brexit negotiations
Link: Divided Government must provide Parliament with clarity ahead of crucial vote
Source: Parliamentary News
Justin Russell welcomed as HM Chief Inspector of Probation
Justice Committee publish report on appointment of HM Chief Inspector of Probation
Link: Justin Russell welcomed as HM Chief Inspector of Probation
Source: Parliamentary News
Postnatal Check-ups (Mental Health)
A Bill to require routine six week National Health Service check-ups for new mothers to include mental health assessments and advice; and for connected purposes.
Link: Postnatal Check-ups (Mental Health)
Source: Public Bills