Women and Equalities Committee examines regulator’s enforcement powers, the role of other bodies, the cost of legal aid and courts
Link: Equality and Human Rights Commission questioned on their role
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Cutting edge bio-tech system to clean A38 water run-off in Devon
A cutting edge bio-technology system is being tested by Highways England to improve water quality around a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Devon.
Link: Press release: Cutting edge bio-tech system to clean A38 water run-off in Devon
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: UK centre designated as global reference laboratory to tackle aquatic animal disease
Cefas has been designated by the OIE as the Collaborating Centre for Emerging Aquatic Animal Disease.
Link: Press release: UK centre designated as global reference laboratory to tackle aquatic animal disease
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Asia’s newfound love for British cheese
UK cheesemakers have been met with spiralling demand over the past five years from emerging markets across Asia, according to the latest HMRC data.
Link: Press release: Asia’s newfound love for British cheese
Source: Gov Press Releases
Constitution Committee seeks new legal adviser
The Constitution Committee seeks new legal adviser. Deadline for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 2 July 2019
Link: Constitution Committee seeks new legal adviser
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Communities to benefit from new housing infrastructure rules
Government makes it easier for councils to deliver new housing projects.
Link: Press release: Communities to benefit from new housing infrastructure rules
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Emergency review of salmon numbers to protect stocks in the Severn estuary
The Environment Agency is carrying out a review of new data which shows a significant reduction in salmon stock levels in the Severn Estuary.
Link: Press release: Emergency review of salmon numbers to protect stocks in the Severn estuary
Source: Environment Agency
The Armed Forces (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend statutory instruments made under the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52) (“the 2006 Act”) regarding the initiation of proceedings for service offences, the referral of cases for review by the Court Martial Appeal Court and the service offences that apply in relation to military aircraft.
Link: The Armed Forces (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
G20 Side Event – International Seminar on Personal Data
Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham’s speech at the G20 Side Event – International Seminar on Personal Data in Tokyo on 3 June 2019.
Link: G20 Side Event – International Seminar on Personal Data
Source: ICO .org.uk
MSPs to examine routes into problem drug use
Committee explore the causes of problematic drug misuse in Scotland
Link: MSPs to examine routes into problem drug use
Source: Parliamentary News