These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16) in order to address failures of retained law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (g) of section 8(2)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Fisheries (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
‘Upskirting’ perpetrators face two years in prison and being placed on the sex offenders register, as a new law making the act a specific criminal offence is expected to receive Royal Assent today (Tuesday 12 February).
Link: Press release: ‘Upskirting’ now a specific crime after bill receives Royal Assent
Source: Gov Press Releases
Mrs Vicki Treadell CMG MVO has been appointed British High Commissioner to Australia.
Link: Press release: Change of British High Commissioner to Australia: March 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Treasury Committee publishes Budget 2018 report
Link: Treasury Committee publishes report on Budget 2018
Source: Parliamentary News
International Development Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 12 February at 10.00am
Link: UK aid spending for combating climate change examined
Source: Parliamentary News
Environmental Audit Committee explores the impact of climate change and environmental damage
Link: Academics and practitioners questioned on Planetary Health
Source: Parliamentary News
Home Affairs Committee hears from experts on the wider concerns about the functioning of the Scheme
Link: EU Settlement Scheme examined
Source: Parliamentary News
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Source: Legislation .gov.uk
This instrument confirms a Scheme to construct over the navigable waters of the River Cam the bridge specified in the Schedule to this Scheme as part of the highway which they are proposing to construct between the Chesterton and the Abbey wards of Cambridge in the said County.
Link: The Cambridgeshire County Council (Construction of Cambridge Chesterton / Abbey Foot / Cycle Bridge) Scheme 2018 Confirmation Instrument 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Cairncross Review into the future of the UK news industry has delivered its final report, with recommendations on how to safeguard the future sustainability of the UK press.
Link: Press release: Cairncross report recommends levelling of the playing field for UK journalism
Source: Gov Press Releases
