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  • The Education (Amendment) Bill

    The Department of Education, Sport and Culture recently carried out a public consultation to identify areas that could benefit from updates in the proposed Education (Amendment) Bill. The feedback received played a key role in shaping the policy principles, which have directly influenced the drafting of the bill. This consultation invites the public to share their views on proposed changes to the Education Act covering the following areas: Promoting the education of children who... More
    Opened 2 May 2025

  • Amendments to the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 2003

    The Isle of Man Government is seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 2003. These amendments are designed to address evolving workforce trends and enhance protections for all workers, including those provided through employment agencies. More
    Opened 9 April 2025

  • Jury Eligibility Criteria Consultation

    There is currently a wide range of automatic exemptions which apply to those people who can be selected for Jury duty. The Government is considering removing a large number of automatic exemptions, so more people would be eligible to serve on a jury. While certain professions would no longer be automatically exempt from jury eligibility, individual circumstances will still be considered when a person is called for jury service, and exemptions are likely be granted on a case-by-case basis where... More
    Opened 3 April 2025

  • Human Tissue and Organ Donation Act – Codes of Practice and Secondary Legislation

    Views are sought from the public on the Codes of Practice and Secondary Legislation required to implement the Human Tissue and Organ Donation (HTOD) Act 2021. Recent statistics show that around 8,000 people in the UK (including some from the Isle of Man) are waiting for a transplant. On the Island, approximately 53% of residents have registered a decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register — a confidential record of people's organ donation preferences. Source: NHS Blood and Transplant... More
    Opened 31 March 2025

  • NHS Levy Consultation

    The purpose of this consultation is to obtain views in relation to the introduction of a health levy. The NHS Levy would be a new charge on income that would be separate from existing income tax with its own calculation base, rate and ‘Levy Free’ amount. The key points being consulted on are: Collection by Income Tax Division Ring-fencing of revenue generated for health services Income basis on which the Levy is charged (definition to be determined but... More
    Opened 27 March 2025

  • Establishment of a new Marine Nature Reserve along the east coast of the Isle of Man

    The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (‘the Department’) is seeking views on the establishment of a new Marine Nature Reserve (MNR) to protect key habitats in Bulgham Bay and Cornaa, which hold important blue carbon and conservation value. As part of this consultation, the Department is asking for feedback on the following proposals (proposed) measures: The designation of a single-feature Marine Nature Reserve and to establish an Eelgrass... More
    Opened 17 March 2025

  • Consultation on the introduction of fees and cost limits for Freedom of Information requests

    The Freedom of Information Act 2015 (opens in a new tab) sets out the requirements and duties of public authorities when responding to Freedom of Information requests. The Act came into effect on a phased basis from 1 February 2016. The Isle of Man Government’s ongoing commitment to openness and transparency is resolute. The policy proposals outlined in this consultation are in no way intended as a barrier to access; rather they seek to strike a careful balance over the right to... More
    Opened 17 March 2025

  • Consultation on the draft Proceeds of Crime Bills 2025

    The Proceeds of Crime Act 2008 ('2008 Act') (opens in a new tab) is the single most important piece of legislation in the Island’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism ('AML/CFT') regime. It is based on the England and Wales equivalent, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (an Act of Parliament) (opens in a new tab) . However, unlike England and Wales’ version, the Island’s 2008 Act has not been significantly updated to meet changing international standards and... More
    Opened 13 February 2025

  • Extradition Bill

    Views are sought on the draft Extradition Bill ('the Bill'). The Bill is available to view or download from the 'Related' section at the bottom of this page and should be considered alongside the Explanatory notes for the Bill, which is also available in the 'Related' section below. A document comparing the provisions of the Bill with extradition legislation in Jersey, Guernsey and the United Kingdom can also be downloaded from the 'Related' section. The Bill is intended to... More
    Opened 31 January 2025

  • Modifications to the Draft Area Plan for the North and West

    The Draft Area Plan for the North and West was published in June 2022 with a Public Inquiry being held in July 2024. In November 2024, Cabinet Office published the Inspector’s Report on the Inquiry which detailed a number of recommended changes to be made to the Draft Plan. After carefully considering the Report and its recommendations, Cabinet Office now proposes to adopt the Area Plan for the North and West with Modifications, the effect of these Modifications has now been published.... More
    Opened 16 January 2025

  • Ground Handling Policy Consultation

    The Isle of Man Civil Aviation Administration (IOM CAA), a division of the Department for Enterprise, is the aviation safety and security regulator for the Isle of Man and is also responsible for ensuring the Island’s aviation regulation meets International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices and other relevant aviation standards. ‘Ground handling’ are the services necessary for an aircraft’s arrival at, and departure from, an... More
    Opened 6 January 2025

  • Insurance Regulations 2025, Insurance (Fees and Miscellaneous) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 and Insurance (Special Purpose Vehicle and Corporate Governance) (Amendment) Guidance Notes 2025

    This Consultation Paper is issued by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority, which is the regulatory body for financial services in the Isle of Man. This consultation revises and follows on from consultation: CP24-03 (Update to the Insurance Regulations and Insurance Special Purpose Vehicles Regulations) (opens in a new tab) and Insofar as it related to fees, CP24-04 (Update to the Insurance Solvency Framework and Insurance Fees Regulations) (opens in a new tab) ... More
    Opened 13 December 2024

  • Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) (Amendment) Bill 2024

    Views are sought from the public on the draft Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) (Amendment) Bill 2024 ('the Bill'). The draft Bill is available to view or download from the 'Related' section at the bottom of this page and should be considered alongside the Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) Act 2020 ('the Act'), which is also available in the 'Related' section below. A keeling schedule of the Act (showing the amendments as they will sit in the Act) is also available as... More
    Opened 4 December 2024

  • Consultation on Fire and Rescue Service and Fire Safety Policy Principles

    This public consultation seeks to gather insight and feedback from the public regarding the Department's efforts in updating legislation in relation to the Fire and Rescue Service. The consultation seeks views on draft policy principles that are under consideration to underpin updates to the current legislation. It also seeks to gain insight and views on how those principles would take effect in order to support with drafting the legislation. The consultation is... More
    Opened 21 November 2024

  • Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2025

    The purpose of this paper is to consult on proposed changes to the fees charged by the Isle of Man Ship Registry with effect from 1 April 2025. The proposals in this consultation will form the basis for new Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2025 that will revoke and replace the existing Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2024. More
    Opened 15 November 2024

  • Castletown Living Streets

    Highways Services, Department of Infrastructure seeks views on proposals for improving the amenity and accessibility within residential areas of Castletown, the purpose of which is to create streets and places that are easy to move around, safe and community based. More
    Opened 21 October 2024

  • Climate Change (Single Use Vaping Products) Regulations

    Regulations, to be made under the Climate Change Act 2022, are proposed to control the sale, supply, and distribution of single use vaping products in the course of a business, or the activities of a charity or non-profit organisation. Under the Climate Change Plan 2022-2027 and the Single Use Plastic Reduction Plan for the Isle of Man Community, we aim to reduce unnecessary single use items, and especially the use of plastics, where alternatives are available. Litter... More
    Opened 30 September 2024

  • Commercial Property Survey

    The Cabinet Office is seeking the views of the occupiers of commercial property to build an evidence base that will inform future planning policies. The responses from this questionnaire will be confidential and no personal information is required to complete the survey. Reasonable adjustments and alternative formats The Department is committed to equal opportunities and our aim is to make our documents easy to use and accessible to all. We will take steps to... More
    Opened 16 September 2024

  • Isle of Man Waste Strategy Principles

    The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) is consulting on the principles to be used to determine an updated Isle of Man Waste Strategy for the intended period 2025 to 2035. This consultation is seeking stakeholders' views on the proposed principles, which will then be used to develop a more detailed strategy. The aim is to develop a Waste Strategy that is reliable, economical, environmentally acceptable and sustainable for the benefit of everyone on our Island. More
    Opened 28 August 2024

  • Employment Status and Rights for Agency Workers

    Our Island Plan sets out a vision of a secure, vibrant and sustainable Island, with a commitment for the Department for Enterprise to deliver reforms to employment legislation, ensuring the Island is aligned with international standards and remains a competitive and attractive place to work. Though in 2017 the Equality Act made a number of significant changes to employment law in the Island in relation to discrimination, over a number of years the Isle of Man has been falling... More
    Opened 13 August 2024

  • Annual Leave and Rest Breaks

    Our Island Plan sets out a vision of a secure, vibrant and sustainable Island, with a commitment for the Department for Enterprise to deliver reforms to employment legislation, ensuring the Island is aligned with international standards and remains a competitive and attractive place to work. Though in 2017 the Equality Act made a number of significant changes to employment law in the Island in relation to discrimination, over a number of years the Isle of Man has been falling... More
    Opened 13 August 2024

  • Consultation on Employment Tribunal Qualifying Periods and Maximum Awards

    Our Island Plan sets out a vision of a secure, vibrant and sustainable Island, with a commitment for the Department for Enterprise to deliver reforms to employment legislation, ensuring the Island is aligned with international standards and remains a competitive and attractive place to work. Though in 2017 the Equality Act made a number of significant changes to employment law in the Island in relation to discrimination, over a number of years the Isle of Man has been falling behind... More
    Opened 13 August 2024

  • Review of the Minimum Wage Act 2001

    It is not the purpose of this consultation to seek views on the rate of the minimum wage. Rather this consultation seeks views on the process by which the rate of the minimum wage will be determined in the future. Our Island Plan sets out a vision of a secure, vibrant and sustainable Island, with a commitment for the Department for Enterprise to deliver reforms to employment legislation, ensuring the Island is aligned with international standards and remains a competitive and attractive... More
    Opened 13 August 2024

  • Review of the Employment Agencies Act 1975

    Our Island Plan sets out a vision of a secure, vibrant and sustainable Island, with a commitment for the Department for Enterprise to deliver reforms to employment legislation, ensuring the Island is aligned with international standards and remains a competitive and attractive place to work. The Department for Enterprise holds a commitment within this plan to review the Employment Agencies Act 1975 due to this being thought that it is out of date. Though in 2017 the Equality Act made a... More
    Opened 13 August 2024

  • Trade Union Legislation

    Consultation withdrawn The consultation on Trade Union legislation has been withdrawn following feedback from stakeholders and a constructive commitment to further engagement ahead of any formal consultation in this space. The Department remains committed to the continued modernisation and improvement of employment legislation to ensure the Island remains an attractive place for people and businesses. As such, the Department intends to focus on other priority areas over the... More
    Opened 13 August 2024

  • Consultation on Parental and Caring Rights

    Our Island Plan sets out a vision of a secure, vibrant and sustainable Island, with a commitment for the Department for Enterprise to deliver reforms to employment legislation, ensuring the Island is aligned with international standards and remains a competitive and attractive place to work. Though in 2017 the Equality Act made a number of significant changes to employment law in the Island in relation to discrimination, over a number of years the Isle of Man has been falling behind... More
    Opened 13 August 2024

  • Isle of Man Transport Strategy: Key Principles

    The Department of Infrastructure seeks feedback on the vision, principles and aims that will underpin the new Transport Strategy for the Isle of Man. The core objective is to create an integrated and socially inclusive Strategy which meets the needs of communities, keeps people connected in work, leisure and access to services, and supports our transition to net zero. Our vision is for a transport system which supports economic and population growth, improving safety and accessibility... More
    Opened 5 August 2024

  • Public Consultation - Definition of Development Order & Registered Building Regulations

    This consultation seeks views on two pieces of draft secondary legislation which are to be made under the Town and Country Planning Act - a Definitions of Development Order and updated Registered Building Regulations. Why changes are being made Work is ongoing to reform a number of areas of planning legislation. These changes will work together to: Ensure our processes are clear, accessible and proportionate (with appropriate fees) ... More
    Opened 30 July 2024

  • Health and Care Services Bill – Overarching Policy Principals

    The Health and Care Services Bill is being developed in response to Recommendation 8 of the Sir Jonathan Michael Independent Review of Health and Care Services on the Isle of Man. The Bill intends to amalgamate and modernise the existing primary legislation which underpins health and care services, in order to support delivery of a modern, integrated and fit for purpose health and care system. The development of the Bill has been split in to five phases . This consultation relates to Phase... More
    Opened 29 July 2024

  • Review of Aircraft Mortgage Legislation

    The Isle of Man Civil Aviation Administration, of which the Isle of Man Aircraft Registry is a part, maintains a Register of Aircraft Mortgages in accordance with the Mortgaging of Aircraft Order 1972 (as amended and applied to the Isle of Man) (hereon referred to as 'the Mortgaging of Aircraft Order'). Mortgagees of aircraft registered under the Mortgaging of Aircraft Order are afforded rights by the Civil Aviation (Aircraft Registration and Marking) Order 2022 that the aircraft must... More
    Opened 25 June 2024
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