Following the US withdrawal from the Arms Trade Treaty, the UK has released a statement.
Link: Press release: Arms Trade Treaty – UK government response to US withdrawal
Source: Gov Press Releases
Interparliamentary Forum on Brexit holds seventh meeting
Statement following seventh meeting of Interparliamentary Forum is published
Link: Interparliamentary Forum on Brexit holds seventh meeting
Source: Parliamentary News
Helping us strike the right balance between journalism and data protection
Privacy and freedom of expression are both fundamental rights that are equally vital to our society, democracy and way of life. But they can sometimes appear to be in conflict with each other. Our data protection laws aim to reconcile these rights and achieve a crucial balance. But it is important that those organisations engaged in journalism know how to apply the requirements and exemptions in practice.
Link: Helping us strike the right balance between journalism and data protection
Source: ICO .org.uk
Joint Statement from The Interparliamentary Forum on Brexit
News from the seventh Interparliamentary Forum on Brexit.
Link: Joint Statement from The Interparliamentary Forum on Brexit
Source: Parliamentary News
The Air Quality (Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles Database) (England and Wales) Regulations 2019
These Regulations, which extend to England and Wales, make provision about information relating to taxis and private hire vehicles as part of the aim of securing compliance with Articles 13(1) and 23(1) of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe.
Link: The Air Quality (Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles Database) (England and Wales) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: Space tech to fight bowel cancer and exposure to air pollution
New health technologies inspired by working in space will provide real-time diagnosis of bowel cancer and freedom from air pollution.
Link: Press release: Space tech to fight bowel cancer and exposure to air pollution
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: The £2.4 million UK / South Korean 5G challenge
UK and South Korean businesses to pilot 5G technology on Seoul subways
Link: Press release: The £2.4 million UK / South Korean 5G challenge
Source: Gov Press Releases
Final evidence session to examine Highway England’s approach to active travel
This is the final planned oral evidence session on the Committee’s inquiry into active travel.
Link: Final evidence session to examine Highway England’s approach to active travel
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Minimum wage underpayment on the rise, Low Pay Commission finds
A new report from the Low Pay Commission finds that the number of people paid less than the statutory minimum wage in the UK increased in 2018.
Link: Press release: Minimum wage underpayment on the rise, Low Pay Commission finds
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK’s vulnerability to hybrid threats examined
The Defence Committee’s inquiry is examining the danger posed by hybrid threats to the UK and how the UK Government is preparing its response
Link: UK’s vulnerability to hybrid threats examined
Source: Parliamentary News