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  • 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
    Opened 17 October 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
    Opened 17 October 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
    Opened 14 October 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
    Opened 14 October 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
    Opened 13 October 2025

  • Proposed New 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) (opens in a new tab) . Mortgagees of aircraft registered under the Mortgaging of Aircraft Order are afforded rights by the Civil Aviation (Aircraft Registration and Marking) Order 2022 (opens in a new tab) that the aircraft must not be deregistered... More
    Opened 8 October 2025

  • Diving 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 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. In order to avoid... More
    Opened 29 September 2025

  • Justice Reform (Amendment) Bill 2025 and Contempt of Court Bill 2025

    The Department of Home Affairs is seeking views on two proposed Bills, the draft Justice Reform (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the draft Contempt of Court Bill 2025. The two draft Bills are offered for public consultation now, for a period of 5 weeks, in order that views can be received on these key pieces of legislation prior to their progression through the legislative branches before the end of this parliamentary period. Both Bills are already included within the Legislative Plan... More
    Opened 22 September 2025

  • Health and Safety at Work Orders - 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 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. In order to avoid... More
    Opened 5 September 2025

  • Rating and Valuation (Amendment) Bill: Proposed amendments to the Rating and Valuation Act 1953

    Consultation update Please note there were changes made within Appendix A (available on page 5 - Proposal 1: Removal of rates exemptions for dangerous or ruinous buildings) and Appendix B (available on page 7 - Proposal 3: Introducing a discount and potentially a cap on the rateable value of quarries) of this consultation. If you have responded to this consultation before 7pm on 10 October and want to revise your answers due to the new information added, you can re-submit your... More
    Opened 5 September 2025

  • Consultation on Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm Limited’s application for marine infrastructure consent

    The Council of Ministers is holding a public consultation on Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm Limited’s application for a marine infrastructure consent under the Marine Infrastructure Management Act 2016. The application relates to the company’s proposed development of an offshore windfarm off the North-East coast of the Island. You can view Mooir Vannin’s application at mima.gov.im (opens in a new tab) or in person at Douglas City Library, 8 Duke Street, Douglas, IM1 2LB. ... More
    Opened 26 August 2025

  • Regulation of Health and Social Care (ROHSC) Bill Public Consultation

    Regulating Health and Social Care Activities Legislation, or laws, set out the fundamental rules and guidelines for how our health and social care system operates. Health and Social Care legislation is used to make sure that everyone receives safe, high quality medical and social care. Legislation is also used to set the standard of care, protect people’s rights and ensure that the health and social care system is operating efficiently. A ‘Bill’ is a piece of primary... More
    Opened 22 August 2025

  • Strategic Plan Preliminary Publicity 2025

    Cabinet Office gives notice that it is re-issuing the Strategic Plan review Preliminary Publicity. Preliminary Publicity is the first formal step in the preparation of a development plan and sets out the matters that the proposals in the plan will deal with . The Strategic Plan provides the overarching, high-level planning framework for the development and other use of land on the Isle of Man and is a consideration in the drafting of Area Plans and other pieces of planning policy as... More
    Opened 4 August 2025

  • Retirement Benefits Schemes (Amendment) Bill

    The purpose of this Consultation Paper is to obtain views in relation to the draft Retirement Benefits Schemes (Amendment) Bill (‘the draft Bill’). The draft Bill proposes amendments to the Retirement Benefits Schemes Act 2000 (‘RBSA00’), as well as some consequential amendments to the Financial Services Act 2008 (‘FSA08’) and the Insurance Act 2008. The aim of the proposed amendments is to modernise and strengthen the Isle of Man’s regulatory framework for pension... More
    Opened 4 July 2025

  • Gambling legislation reforms

    The GSC is conducting a public consultation on a package of draft legislative reforms to the following Acts: Gambling (Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism) Act 2018 Gambling Supervision Act 2010 Gambling (Amendment) Act 2006 Online Gambling Regulation Act 2001 Casino Act 1986 Gaming, Betting and Lotteries Act 1988 The Gaming (Amendment) Act 1984 The primary aim of these reforms is to enhance and... More
    Opened 2 July 2025

  • Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill

    The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority is inviting feedback on proposals aimed at enhancing the Island's regulatory framework. The intention is to update existing legislation to ensure the Island safeguards its reputation as a well-regulated jurisdiction that continues to meet international standards. The purpose of the Consultation Paper is to obtain views in relation to the draft Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. The draft Bill proposes amendments to the... More
    Opened 27 June 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
    Opened 18 June 2025

  • Access to good healthcare for our Learning Disability and Neurodivergent population

    A project has recently been launched by the Safeguarding Team for Health to develop better healthcare services for people with learning disabilities and those who are neurodivergent. We know that health services for this group have not always been as good as they can be and we want to do something about it. It is important that we hear from this community about their experience of accessing health services and learn from you what went well, what didn’t and what you would like to... More
    Opened 13 June 2025

  • Environmental Protection Bill

    The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is seeking views from stakeholders and the public regarding the introduction of the Environmental Protection Bill (‘the Bill’). We are seeking views on the proportionality of the proposed legislative approach and environmental policies. The Bill aims to allow environmental protection measures to be developed for industrial operations—both onshore and offshore. The objective is to safeguard the natural environment and public health... More
    Opened 12 June 2025

  • 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
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