Higher Education Reform to Back Opportunity and Protect Students 4 November 2024 UK News and Communications The government has today announced a package of higher education reforms that will back opportunity, improve outcomes for students, and protect them from unfair practice. The reforms will: Introduce a new student protection body to champion students’ interests and … Read more
The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) Order 2024 The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) Order 2024 is a statutory instrument made under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. It amends the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) Order 2003, which provides for the exercise … Read more
New UK Legislation Restricts Helicopter Flight Operations Date: 2024-11-04 03:00 Title: The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Helicopter Flight) Regulations 2024 Introduction: The UK government has introduced new legislation that imposes restrictions on helicopter flight operations in an effort to mitigate noise and safety concerns. These regulations will take effect in 2024. Key Provisions: Designated … Read more
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Information for Listing and Vetting) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 Introduction Following the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, the Scottish Parliament has introduced new regulations aimed at enhancing the protection of vulnerable groups from potential harm. The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Information for Listing and Vetting) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 provide a … Read more
The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Referrals by Chief Constable) (Prescribed Information) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 Introduction The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Referrals by Chief Constable) (Prescribed Information) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 are a piece of legislation that sets out the information that must be included in a referral made by the Chief Constable of Police Scotland to … Read more
The Consideration of Suitability for Regulated Roles (Prescribed Purposes) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 Introduction The Consideration of Suitability for Regulated Roles (Prescribed Purposes) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 are a set of regulations that were made by the Scottish Government on 4 November 2024. The regulations came into force on 6 November 2024. Purpose of the Regulations The … Read more
The Disclosure and Use of Level 2 Disclosures (Prescribed Purpose and Circumstances) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 Introduction The Scottish Government has introduced new regulations that will govern the disclosure and use of Level 2 Disclosure information in Scotland. These regulations will come into force on [Date]. Background Level 2 Disclosures are a type of criminal record … Read more
The Platform Operators (Due Diligence and Reporting Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 Introduction On November 4, 2024, the UK government introduced new legislation titled “The Platform Operators (Due Diligence and Reporting Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.” This amendment aims to strengthen the existing regulations and enhance the responsibilities of platform operators in combating online harms. Key Provisions … Read more
The Level 1 and Level 2 Disclosure Information (Scotland) Regulations 2024 Overview The Level 1 and Level 2 Disclosure Information (Scotland) Regulations 2024 are a new set of regulations that came into force on 4 November 2024. These regulations set out the information that must be provided to individuals who are subject to a Level … Read more
The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 On November 4, 2024, the UK government introduced new legislation known as the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. These regulations aim to enhance road safety and reduce air pollution by introducing stricter requirements for vehicle construction and use. Key Amendments: Safer Vehicle Design: … Read more