Consultation Hub

The purpose of the consultation was to seek comments on the proposed content of the Safeguarding Board (Qualifications and Procedures) Regulations 2018, which set out the functions and operation of the Board and the Safeguarding Together Guidance, which provides a framework for professionals to work together to meet the requirements of the Safeguarding Act 2018.

Views were sought from everyone, but in particular from relevant stakeholders, including Government Departments, the third sector, private sector organisations and voluntary agencies that provide services to children and vulnerable adults.

Within the Programme for Government 2016-2021 the Isle of Man Government has committed to a society that is inclusive and caring. Within the theme of ‘Healthy and Safe Island’ there is a further commitment to improve the quality of life for children, young people, vulnerable adults and families at risk.

The consultation had 14 responses:

• 12 online responses and
• a further 2 which were received by email

Of these total 14 responses:

• 9 respondents consented to publishing their response and these are now published and available to review
• 2 of the responses made specific comments on fostering and family placement services – the Cabinet Office has ensured these comments have been passed on anonymously to the relevant Department

Of the 12 online responses, 8 were submitted by individuals and 4 were submitted on behalf of organisations.

Responses to the consultation included:

• the scope of the Regulations and data sharing
• the appointment of independent Board members
• third and private sector representation on the Board
• a number of specific comments in respect of the practical operation of the Board and panels
• DBS checks
• the responsibilities of non-affiliated bodies
• a number of queries regarding the provisions within the Safeguarding Together Guidance
• the potential burden on volunteers
• partnership working
• risk management
• implementation of learning outcomes
• the practicalities of partnerships working

Full consideration has been given to the consultation responses received resulting in a number of amendments to the Regulations and Safeguarding Together Guidance.

The Regulations and Safeguarding Together Guidance have been submitted for consideration at the January 2019 sitting of Tynwald.

The Communications Commission requested views from consumers on the provision of telecommunications services in the Isle of Man.

28 responses were received in response to the survey. 22 of the respondents gave permission for their response to be published.

Responses to the survey have been analysed and will be taken into account as part of the market review which is currently underway. A consultation on the market review findings, including Significant Market Power designations and appropriate remedies, will be released in 2019.

The Cabinet Office asked for feedback on proposed changes to the Isle of Man’s GDPR and LED Implementing Regulations 2018 (GLIR) and Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018 between 10 October and 7 November 2018. The proposed amendments to the GLIR and the Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018 were published with the consultation.

The consultation attracted over 15 responses in total, from a number of categories of respondent, including businesses, industry associations, and individuals in addition to Government Departments. The majority of responses supported the specific questions set out, and set out further comments on diverse areas from drafting and typographical issues, areas requiring clarification or further regulation, or specific issues such as modifications and exemptions.

The Cabinet Office has considered all of the comments and suggestions received. A paper providing full details of the consultation feedback, and the Cabinet Office’s responses has been published on the Isle of Man Government’s Consultation Hub.

The revised Implementing Regulations as amended are due to be laid before Tynwald at its January sitting.