The Mutual Recognition of Protection Measures in Civil Matters (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

These Regulations are made under powers in 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 as specified in section 8(2)(c) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Link: The Mutual Recognition of Protection Measures in Civil Matters (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk

The Employment Rights (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of, and Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained European Union (EU) law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under paragraphs (a), (d), (e) and (g) of section 8(2) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the EU. The powers in section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 are relied upon to make amendments to correct existing technical inaccuracies in the current legislation (these amendments are made by paragraphs 5(2)(c) and 8(2)(c) of the Schedule).

Link: The Employment Rights (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk

The Employment Rights (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of, and Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained European Union (EU) law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under paragraphs(a), (d), (e) and (g) of section 8(2) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the EU. The powers in section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 are relied upon to make amendments to correct existing technical inaccuracies in the current legislation (these amendments are made by paragraph 9, 11(c) and 16(c) of Schedule 1).

Link: The Employment Rights (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk

Press release: UK aid project helps cut violence against women by more than half in Democratic Republic of Congo

A project working to challenge the social acceptance of violence against women and girls in the DRC saw women’s experience of domestic violence fall from 69% to 29% after two years of intervention.

Link: Press release: UK aid project helps cut violence against women by more than half in Democratic Republic of Congo
Source: Gov Press Releases