Construction of one of the biggest flood defence schemes in the country was officially launched by the Environment Minister in Hull today (Thursday 16 May).
Link: Press release: Environment Minister launches major Hull flood alleviation scheme
Source: Environment Agency
These Regulations amend the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25) (“the 2016 Act”) to enable police forces and other public authorities (except local authorities) to continue to share designated senior officers for the purposes of acquiring communications data under the 2016 Act.
Link: The Communications Data Acquisition Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16) (in particular under sections 8(2)(a) and (d) of that Act) in order to address failures of retained EU legislation to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Joint Committee on Human Rights would like your views on the proposal to extend bereavement damages to co-habiting couples
Link: Send your views: Fatal Accidents Act 1976 (Remedial) Order 2019
Source: Parliamentary News
Justice Secretary announces end of part-privatisation
Link: “The system isn’t working”, statement on renationalisation of probation
Source: Parliamentary News
Work and Pensions and Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committees write to IA ahead of AGM
Link: Committees write to IA “amber-topped” G4S ahead of AGM today
Source: Parliamentary News
American Skunk Cabbage, an invasive ornamental bog plant, has been found for first time in Derby
Link: Press release: Invasive non-native plant species found in Derbyshire brook
Source: Environment Agency
New legislation paves the way for Knife Crime Prevention Orders.
Link: Press release: Offensive Weapons Act receives Royal Assent
Source: Gov Press Releases
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Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Former first minister reflects on devolution since 1999
Link: Lord Speaker’s lectures: 20 Years of Scottish Devolution: Pass or Fail?
Source: Parliamentary News
