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Have You Experienced Train Fare Penalty or Prosecution? Rail Regulator Seeks Public Feedback The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the UK’s independent rail regulator, has launched a public consultation seeking feedback from individuals who have experienced train fare penalties or prosecutions. Background Train fare penalties are charges imposed by train operators on passengers who … Read more

Have you experienced a train fare penalty or prosecution? The rail regulator wants to hear from you The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is inviting people who have experienced a train fare penalty or prosecution to share their experiences. The ORR is the independent regulator for Britain’s railways. It is responsible for ensuring that … Read more

The Veterinary Surgeons (Examination of Commonwealth and Foreign Candidates) Regulations Order of Council 2024 The Veterinary Surgeons (Examination of Commonwealth and Foreign Candidates) Regulations Order of Council 2024 is a new piece of legislation that will come into force on 16th December 2024. The new regulations will replace the existing Veterinary Surgeons (Examination of Commonwealth … Read more

The Windsor Framework (Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals) Regulations 2024 Introduction On December 16, 2024, the United Kingdom published new legislation governing the non-commercial movement of pet animals. The Windsor Framework (Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals) Regulations 2024 is a significant development aimed at streamlining and facilitating the process of bringing pets into the UK. … Read more

The Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 Introduction The Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 (the “Order”) is a new piece of legislation that has been introduced in Northern Ireland. The Order amends the Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) Order (Northern Ireland) 2017 (the “Principal Order”) by … Read more

The Home Detention Curfew and Requisite and Minimum Custodial Periods (Amendment) Order 2024 Introduction: On December 16, 2024, the UK government enacted The Home Detention Curfew and Requisite and Minimum Custodial Periods (Amendment) Order 2024. This new legislation introduces significant changes to the existing home detention curfew system and the sentencing guidelines for certain crimes. … Read more

UK New Legislation: Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2024 On December 16, 2024, the UK government introduced a new order, known as the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2024. This order brings into effect certain provisions of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) … Read more

The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 (Commencement) Regulations 2024 Introduction The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 (the “Act”) is a significant piece of legislation that reforms the law relating to moveable transactions (i.e., transactions involving moveable property) in Scotland. The Act introduces a new framework for the creation, perfection, and enforcement of security interests in … Read more

The Moveable Transactions (Forms) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 The Moveable Transactions (Forms) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/123) were made on 12 December 2024 and come into force on 16 December 2024. These Regulations prescribe the forms of the following documents: the notice required to be given under section 10(4) of the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2017 … Read more

New UK Legislation: The Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 Introduction On December 16, 2024, new legislation was introduced in the United Kingdom titled the “Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024.” This legislation amends the existing television licensing regime in the UK, bringing about significant changes to the way television licenses … Read more