Category: Gov Press Releases

Provides retrospective notice of 2 contingent liabilities created by the government in reponse to the collapse of Thomas Cook.

Link: Thomas Cook
Source: Gov Press Releases

UK’s Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French said that the UK remains deeply concerned at the human rights situation in Cambodia and urged the Government to enable credible multi-party democracy and free debate.

Link: UN Human Rights Council 42 – Interactive Dialogue with the UN High Commissioner on Cambodia
Source: Gov Press Releases

Gives notification of a revised Notice of Detention that examining officers must provide to any person who is detained under Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000.

Link: Circular 008/2019: Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000
Source: Gov Press Releases

The future success of the UK space sector depends on increasing the number of women in leadership roles and improving diversity and inclusion, Dr Alice Bunn, International Director of the UK Space Agency said today.

Link: UK Space Agency joins Women in Aerospace Europe organisation
Source: Gov Press Releases

Simon Hayes has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of HM Land Registry

Link: New Chief Executive appointed to HM Land Registry
Source: Gov Press Releases

The UK’s Ambassador to the UN in Geneva Julian Braithwaite made it clear that an immediate ceasefire and a return to a UN-led political process is essential to improve the human rights situation in Libya.

Link: UN Human Rights Council 42 – Interactive Dialogue with the UN High Commissioner on Libya
Source: Gov Press Releases

Our Diversity and Inclusion Lead Taran Ozagir posts on Manchester Pride and our commitment to being naturally inclusive at BPDTS.

Link: Proud to be naturally inclusive
Source: Gov Press Releases

UK’s Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French calls on DRC to ensure that state agents operate according to the highest international standards, bringing those responsible for human rights violations to justice.

Link: UN Human Rights Council 42: Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of Congo
Source: Gov Press Releases

Businesses can apply for a share of £1.5 million to prepare for, or run, studies that collect data to back their innovative medical technologies.

Link: Helping SMEs evaluate their medtech: apply for funding
Source: Gov Press Releases

Charity Commission concludes investigation into Bristol Sheltered Accommodation and Support.
The regulator says the case highlights difficulties in holding providers of supported housing to account

Link: Bristol housing charity sanctioned for misconduct and mismanagement
Source: Gov Press Releases