The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2024 On November 22, 2024, the UK government introduced the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2024. This Order amends the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2014 and makes changes to the fees charged for various immigration-related applications and services. Key changes include: Increased fees for certain work … Read more
The Teignbridge (Electoral Changes) Order 2024 Published in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2024 Summary The Teignbridge (Electoral Changes) Order 2024 is a statutory instrument made under the Local Government Act 1972. The Order makes changes to the electoral arrangements for the Teignbridge District Council. Key Changes The number of councillors is reduced from … Read more
Northern Ireland Adopts New Regulations for Bread and Flour On November 22, 2024, the “Bread and Flour (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024” came into effect, introducing significant changes to the regulations governing the production and sale of bread and flour in Northern Ireland. Key Provisions Mandatory Fortification of Flour: All wheat flour produced or sold … Read more
Northern Ireland Implements New Part-Time 20mph Speed Limit for Schools On November 22, 2024, the Schools (Part-Time 20mph Speed Limit) (Amendment No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 was published, introducing new part-time 20mph speed limits around schools in Northern Ireland. Background The original Schools (Part-Time 20mph Speed Limit) (Northern Ireland) Order 2020 implemented part-time 20mph … Read more
The Waiting Restrictions (Draperstown) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 Background The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has made an Order under Article 12(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, to implement waiting restrictions at various roads within Draperstown, County Londonderry. Details of the Order The Order will come into operation on Monday 9 December … Read more
New UK Legislation: Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994, Sheriff Appeal Court Rules 2021 and Sheriff Court Rules Amendment) (Statutory Interveners) 2024 Introduction On November 22, 2024, a new Act of Sederunt was introduced in the United Kingdom. This legislation amends the Rules of the Court of Session 1994, the Sheriff … Read more
The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Devolved Welsh Authorities) (Amendment) Order 2024 Introduction The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Devolved Welsh Authorities) (Amendment) Order 2024 is a statutory instrument made by the Secretary of State for Wales under the powers conferred by section 162 of the Government of Wales Act 2006. The Order amends the … Read more
The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 These Regulations amend the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Wales) Regulations 2012. The main change is to update the regulations to reflect the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The Act transferred responsibility for pharmaceutical services from the National Health Service to local authorities. The … Read more
New Electronic Monitoring Regulations for Scotland November 22, 2024 The Scottish Government has introduced new regulations governing the use of electronic monitoring devices in Scotland. The Electronic Monitoring (Approved Devices) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024 will come into force on January 1, 2025. Purpose and Scope The purpose of these regulations is to update the existing … Read more
The Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 Introduction: The Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (the Regulations) were made on 21 November 2024 and came into force on 1 December 2024. These Regulations make further consequential amendments to various legislation following the enactment of the Health and … Read more