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  • Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK best practice. This consultation continues the process of updating IOM Health and Safety legislation and refers directly to the following draft legislation: Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 2025 This legislative reform also aims to ensure health and safety standards applies consistently to... More
    Closed 26 December 2025

  • Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK best practice. This consultation continues the process of updating IOM Health and Safety legislation and refers directly to the following draft legislation: Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 2025 This legislative reform also aims to ensure health and safety standards applies consistently to... More
    Closed 26 December 2025

  • Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK best practice. This consultation continues the process of updating IOM Health and Safety legislation and refers directly to the following draft legislation: Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2025 This legislative reform also aims to ensure health and safety standards applies consistently to both onshore and offshore activities and in... More
    Closed 24 December 2025

  • 20mph speed limits

    The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) is seeking feedback on speed limits on residential roads in the Isle of Man. This follows a resolution from the Court of Tynwald. An initial Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) highlighting proposed changes was advertised for a period of two weeks in March 2025. This period of extended public consultation is a continuation of this TRO process. Currently, the default speed limit for residential roads on the Isle of Man is 30mph. By changing the default... More
    Closed 22 December 2025

  • Consultation on the proposed changes to the Legal Aid Act 1986

    The Treasury, on behalf of the Legal Aid Committee, is seeking the views of relevant stakeholders and members of the public about proposed amendments to be made to the Legal Aid Act 1986. The consultation will run for a period of six weeks. After the consultation responses provided have been considered, the draft Bill will be further amended as necessary. Treasury then intends to introduce the draft Legal Aid (Amendment) Bill 2026 into the branches of Tynwald in early 2026. Each... More
    Closed 22 December 2025

  • Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (Fees) Order 2026

    This Consultation Paper (‘Paper’) is issued by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority, which is the regulatory body for financial services in the Isle of Man. Purpose The purpose of this consultation is to obtain views on proposed changes to fees payable to the Authority from 1 April 2026 and the consolidation of the 2023 Fees Orders and Regulations into one Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (Fees) Order 2026. Interested persons The proposals in this... More
    Closed 18 December 2025

  • A framework for an Isle of Man Homelessness Prevention and Support Act

    The Homelessness Strategy approved by Tynwald in December 2023 contained a commitment to the introduction of statutory requirements to prevent and address homelessness on the Isle of Man. This consultation is to help develop the specifics for the legislation. In looking at legislation for the Isle of Man, we are using various Acts passed by the UK, Scottish and Welsh Parliaments as a base for the development of a Manx equivalent. This consultation seeks views on the various elements of... More
    Opened 18 December 2025

  • Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2026 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 15 December 2025

  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 15 December 2025

  • Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 2026 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety... More
    Opened 15 December 2025

  • Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 2026 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety... More
    Opened 15 December 2025

  • Health and Safety Inquiries (Procedure) Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 15 December 2025

  • Health and Safety (Training for Employment) Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 12 December 2025

  • Road Traffic Act 1985 (Amendment) Order 2025

    The purpose of this consultation exercise is to comply with the Council of Ministers Public Engagement and Consultation Principles (October 2017) and to provide an opportunity for the wider consideration of these proposals. This exercise sets out a brief background to the proposed legislation, outlines proposed changes, and poses a series of questions in respect of the proposals. By way of background, the Isle of Man Courts of Justice recently considered a death by dangerous driving... More
    Opened 12 December 2025

  • Health and Safety (General Duties of Self-Employed Persons) (Prescribed Undertakings) Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK best practice. This consultation continues the process of updating IOM Health and Safety legislation and refers directly to the following draft legislation: Health and Safety (General Duties of Self-Employed Persons) (Prescribed Undertakings) Regulations 2025 Following this public consultation and incorporation of any necessary amendments, the... More
    Closed 12 December 2025

  • Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK best practice. This consultation continues the process of updating IOM Health and Safety legislation and refers directly to the following draft legislation: Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2025 Recognising the potential impact on IOM businesses, DEFA will implement a phased approach designed to give businesses sufficient time to prepare for... More
    Closed 12 December 2025

  • Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety... More
    Opened 12 December 2025

  • Work at Height Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 9 December 2025

  • Freight Containers (Safety Convention) Regulations 2026 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) holds jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently lacks a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework. To address this, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK offshore Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and standards, ensuring internationally recognised safety regulations for future offshore energy developments are in place. This... More
    Closed 9 December 2025

  • Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) holds jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently lacks a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework. To address this, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK offshore Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and standards, ensuring internationally recognised safety regulations for future offshore energy developments are in place. This... More
    Closed 8 December 2025

  • Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 8 December 2025

  • Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2026 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 5 December 2025

  • Electricity at Work Regulations 2026 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 5 December 2025

  • Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 5 December 2025

  • Proposals for the Shared Equity Purchase Assistance Schemes

    The Housing Agency in the Department of Infrastructure currently provides house purchase assistance through two schemes offering Shared Equity Loan Assistance: Shared Equity Purchase Assistance (First Home Fixed) Scheme 2014 - First Home Fixed Scheme Shared Equity Purchase Assistance (First Home Choice) Scheme 2014 -First Home Choice Scheme This consultation outlines proposed amendments to these schemes aimed at improving affordability and access to home ownership.... More
    Opened 4 December 2025

  • Acetylene Safety Regulations 2026 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 3 December 2025

  • Confined Spaces Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 3 December 2025

  • Consultation on Updating the Data Protection (Fees) Regulations 2018

    This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the fees organisations pay to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Currently, organisations that pay the registration fee all pay the same flat amount, regardless of their size or the volume of personal data they process. We are proposing a new tiered fee structure that we believe is fairer and more proportionate. Under this model, larger organisations - who typically pose greater data protection risks -... More
    Closed 1 December 2025

  • National Security Infrastructure Bill (NISB)

    Isle of Man residents should have confidence in the security and resilience of national infrastructure sectors to deliver essential goods and services. Essential services provided by both public and private sectors – such as our electricity grid, water supply and telecommunications systems should be able to withstand and recover from hazards that might disrupt their functions. Unfortunately, hostile entities and criminals have recognised that this dependency creates an opportunity for... More
    Opened 1 December 2025

  • Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    The Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) (Amendment) Bill 2025 (the Elections Amendment Bill) is currently being considered by the branches of Tynwald. We launched a public consultation for the Bill in December 2024 – you can read the results of the Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) (Amendment) Bill 2024 consultation online (opens in a new tab) . If the Bill is passed and receives Royal Assent, it will introduce a variety of changes to our electoral system, and we will need to... More
    Opened 1 December 2025
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