The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and the Bank of England are scoping the potential for an innovation focus area
Link: Market exploration: innovative security features for bank notes
Source: Gov Press Releases
Summer holiday sport projects to help tackle serious violence and knife crime
More than 3,000 young people will be given places at sport and activity programmes this summer, thanks to £400,000 of National Lottery funding from Sport England
Link: Summer holiday sport projects to help tackle serious violence and knife crime
Source: Gov Press Releases
Appointment of a Lay Commissioner to the Judicial Appointments Commission
The Lord Chancellor has announced the Royal Appointment of a Lay Commissioner to the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Link: Appointment of a Lay Commissioner to the Judicial Appointments Commission
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Codes C and H) Order 2019
This Order brings into force two revised codes of practice under section 66(1)(b) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60). These revised codes of practice supersede the corresponding existing codes of practice. The revised codes C and H relate to the detention, treatment and questioning of persons in police custody.
Link: The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Codes C and H) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Immigration (European Economic Area) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 (“the 2016 Regulations”) giving effect to the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) in the case of C-129/18 SM v Entry Clearance Officer, UK Visa Section, and addressing issues concerning the practical application of the 2016 Regulations.
Link: The Immigration (European Economic Area) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Children’s Funeral Fund for England launches today
Bereaved parents will no longer have to pay the cost of their child’s burial or cremation after the Children’s Funeral Fund for England opened today (23 July).
Link: Children’s Funeral Fund for England launches today
Source: Gov Press Releases
Temporary closure of Croydon Magistrates’ Court from September 2019
HM Courts & Tribunals Service is making plans for the temporary closure of Croydon Magistrates’ Court from the beginning of September 2019 until the end of the year, while we carry out work to the building.
Link: Temporary closure of Croydon Magistrates’ Court from September 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
HS2 Ltd response to Construction Commissioner’s 9th report
High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd Managing Director – Phase One, Jim Crawford, responds to the ninth Construction Commissioner’s report published in June 2019.
Link: HS2 Ltd response to Construction Commissioner’s 9th report
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK to innovate new life-saving treatment and diagnosis technology
Diseases could be detected even before people experience symptoms, thanks to a pioneering new health-data programme as part of the Industrial Strategy.
Link: UK to innovate new life-saving treatment and diagnosis technology
Source: Gov Press Releases
Wadi al Hummus: France, Germany, Spain and UK joint statement
Statement on Israeli demolition of Palestinian buildings in Wadi al Hummus.
Link: Wadi al Hummus: France, Germany, Spain and UK joint statement
Source: Gov Press Releases