Geospatial Commission publishes Annual Plan to outline progress made in its first year and the direction for the year ahead.
Link: Press release: Geospatial Commission outlines its 2019-2020 priorities
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Environment Agency uses new powers to tackle illegal waste site
The Environment Agency has blocked access to an illegal waste site in Birmingham, using new legal powers for the first time.
Link: Press release: Environment Agency uses new powers to tackle illegal waste site
Source: Environment Agency
Decisions of the Petitions Committee Tuesday 23 April 2019
View the decisions of the Petitions Committee taken on 23 April 2019
Link: Decisions of the Petitions Committee Tuesday 23 April 2019
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Counter Daesh: Middle East Minister hosts roundtable with ambassadors
Mark Field hosted ambassadors from the Middle East and North Africa to share analysis on the continued threat that Daesh poses to international security.
Link: Press release: Counter Daesh: Middle East Minister hosts roundtable with ambassadors
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Civil Courts (Amendment) Order 2019
This Order amends the Civil Courts Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/819), which specifies the locations and names of district registries of the High Court in England and Wales.
Link: The Civil Courts (Amendment) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Has the EU’s fish discard ban worked? Lords’ Committee questions the fishing industry
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence from fishing organisations and the British Ports Association on the impact of the EU landing obligation
Link: Has the EU’s fish discard ban worked? Lords’ Committee questions the fishing industry
Source: Parliamentary News
National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill: Commons Stages
Commons examines the National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill
Link: National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill: Commons Stages
Source: Parliamentary News
The Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
A disabled person’s badge (also known as a “Blue Badge”) may be issued by a local authority to disabled persons resident in its area, for display in a motor vehicle driven or used by them. The display of a disabled person’s badge enables the holder to benefit from a range of parking concessions and exemptions from certain charges which apply to other motorists. The Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) Regulations 2000 (“the 2000 Regulations”) make provision regarding the issue of the badges by local authorities. These Regulations amend the 2000 Regulations.
Link: The Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: Arms Trade Treaty – UK government response to US withdrawal
Following the US withdrawal from the Arms Trade Treaty, the UK has released a statement.
Link: Press release: Arms Trade Treaty – UK government response to US withdrawal
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Contribution Orders) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
This instrument amends regulations made under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c.10) which deal with an individual’s financial eligibility for criminal and civil legal aid and the liability of an individual to pay a contribution towards the cost of services received. Regulation 2 of this instrument amends the Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/480), regulation 3 amends the Criminal Legal Aid (Financial Resources) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/471), and regulation 4 amends the Criminal Legal Aid (Contribution Orders) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/483).
Link: The Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Contribution Orders) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk