Section 57 of the Finance Act 2019 introduced a new category of tobacco product chargeable with excise duty into the Tobacco Products Duty Act 1979 (c. 7), called tobacco for heating.
Link: The Finance Act 2019, Section 57 (Tobacco for Heating) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
On 28 May, the UK joined 87 other states in co-sponsoring a United Nations resolution establishing 22 August as an international day commemorating victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief.
Link: Press release: UK co-sponsors a UN resolution to commemorate victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief
Source: Gov Press Releases
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Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Science and Technology Committee holds an evidence session on the Work of the Chief Medical Officer
Link: Work of The Chief Medical Officer examined
Source: Parliamentary News
The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments to Secondary Legislation) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/237 (W. 56)) and the Regulated Services (Penalty Notices) (Wales) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/887 (W. 159)) were made using powers in the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 2) (“the 2016 Act”).
Gwnaed Rheoliadau Deddf Rheoleiddio ac Arolygu Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2016 (Diwygiadau Canlyniadol i Is-ddeddfwriaeth) 2019 (O.S. 2019/237 (Cy. 56)) a Rheoliadau Gwasanaethau Rheoleiddiedig (Hysbysiadau Cosb) (Cymru) 2019 (O.S. 2019/887 (Cy. 159)) gan ddefnyddio pwerau yn Neddf Rheoleiddio ac Arolygu Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2016 (dccc 2) (“Deddf 2016”).
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Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The EU Internal Market Sub-Committee takes evidence on 6 June at 10.10am
Link: Brexit and UK space leadership
Source: Parliamentary News
At the beginning of May, Parliament declared a ‘climate change emergency’ and concerns about the environment make news headlines almost every day. So it’s more important than ever that people are able to get the information they need to take part in informed debates.
Link: Blog: Counting the cost of accessing environmental information
Source: ICO .org.uk
Blogger post: Alex Hubbard, Senior Policy Officer at the ICO, looks at some of the key themes identified in the ICO and The Alan Turing Institute’s interim report about explanations of AI decisions.
Link: When it comes to explaining AI decisions, context matters
Source: ICO .org.uk
New T Level branding unveiled to boost awareness of the new courses ahead of the 2020 rollout.
Link: Press release: T Levels: The NexT Level branding
Source: Gov Press Releases
More homes are on the way for people looking to live in Northampton’s South West District as work begins on 212 new properties at Upton Park.
Link: Press release: Work begins on new homes for Northampton’s South West District
Source: Gov Press Releases
