Joint Committee on Human Rights launches inquiry scrutinising how human rights laws will work internationally after Brexit
Link: Human Rights in International Agreements inquiry launched
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Police to get largest funding increase since 2010
There will be up to £970m additional funding, including up to £509m from further council tax flexibility, to enable police forces to recruit more officers.
Link: Press release: Police to get largest funding increase since 2010
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Prison term increased for Gateshead rapist
Raymond Paternoster will spend longer in prison following the Solicitor General’s referral to the Court of Appeal.
Link: Press release: Prison term increased for Gateshead rapist
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Dstl staff shortlisted for The Sun Military Awards
Staff at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have been shortlisted for the coveted Sun Military Awards – better known as The Millies.
Link: Press release: Dstl staff shortlisted for The Sun Military Awards
Source: Gov Press Releases
Police funding settlement announced by Government
Policing minister announces police funding and council tax rise.
Link: Police funding settlement announced by Government
Source: Parliamentary News
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2018
This Order brings certain drugs under the control of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Article 2(2) of this Order brings the compounds known as Pregabalin and Gabapentin under permanent control as Class C drugs under that Act.
Link: The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2018
These Regulations amend the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/692) (“the MLRs”); the Oversight of Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Supervision Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1301) (“the Oversight Regulations”); and the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 46).
Link: The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) (Amendment) Order 2018
This Order amends the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/313) (“the principal Order”), which designates specified central government bodies in relation to named government departments for the purpose of those departments’ supply estimates and resource accounts.
Link: The Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) (Amendment) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: UK aid for children caught up in Cameroon conflict
The UK is to supply new emergency aid to help tackle a humanitarian crisis in Cameroon, as the Minister for Africa, Harriett Baldwin calls for full humanitarian access to save thousands of children’s lives.
Link: Press release: UK aid for children caught up in Cameroon conflict
Source: Gov Press Releases