The Department seeks views on the introduction of a number of family leave rights. Specifically, these are:
Introduction of shared parental leave
Introduction of parental bereavement leave
Provision for 'keeping in touch' days for maternity and paternity leave
Extension of...More
The Department seeks views on a number of short term changes to improve whistleblowing legislation, while also consulting on proposals for longer-term, more far reaching changes to the whistleblowing framework in the Isle of Man.
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This consultation seeks views on a number of measures intended to address issues faced by those who are on zero hours contracts or otherwise not in regular employment.
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Following feedback on the Isle of Man Ship Registry’s legislation at the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code) Audit in 2021, we have undertaken a review of our regulations which apply SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 14 (Ships’ Manning). The relevant regulations are the Merchant Shipping...More
In accordance with paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, the Cabinet Office has published the Draft Area Plan for the North and West of the Island which include the Town Districts of Ramsey and Peel, the District of Michael; and the Parishes of Jurby,...More
The Department for Enterprise welcomes visitors to complete the TT 2022 Visitor Survey. The survey is undertaken annually and aims to provide an assessment of the economic impact of the event in the Isle of Man. The 2022 Visitor Survey will be the 8 th in the series.
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Changes are proposed to the secondary legislation which enables certain types of development to take place without the need for a specific planning application (sometimes called ‘Permitted Development’).
The changes are intended to strengthen the principle of...More
Further to the related Press Release (Feedback sought on proposed new funding model) on 12 May 2022 , the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (‘the Authority’) has today issued a Consultation Paper on the proposed new funding model from 1 April 2023 (CP22-04).
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The purpose of the consultation is to obtain views and evidence in relation to the making of regulations in respect of discretionary civil penalties on entities regulated under the Insurance Act 2008.
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is writing a National Autism Strategy. This strategy will help us to improve the way we support our autistic population and their families, by making sure services are provided fairly, effectively, and where they will do the most good.
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The Trust and Trustees Bill 2022
The Treasury invites comments on the draft Trusts and Trustees Bill 2022 (“the Bill”).
The main aim of the Bill is to provide greater clarity, certainty and convenience to users of Manx trusts and local trust practitioners. It further...More
The Garff Road Safety Working Group seek views on your travel experiences within the Sheading, including how you make your journeys and your motives for these choices, as well as perceptions of road safety and challenges encountered within the survey area. Please refer to the map for definition...More
This survey gives you the opportunity to express your views on active travel to work, including the barriers you may encounter when making active journeys and your views on the Active Travel Week campaign.
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The purpose of the consultation is to obtain views on a proposed levy to fund the operational costs of the Resolution Authority. The consultation is particularly relevant to banks operating in the Island (other than Class 1(3) licence-holders, which are outside the scope).
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The Draft Childcare Strategy has been created with input from the Childcare Strategy Working Group, and officers from Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC); Department for Enterprise (DfE); Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC); and Treasury.
This consultation is...More
The Department has published Codes of Practice for employers and workers on disciplinary and related procedures since 1992. The current Code, the Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures was published in 2007 and provides guidance on:
producing and using...More
All submissions to the independent review of legal services are welcome. Please note that Edward Garnier QC cannot consider individual cases or matters that are currently sub-judice.
While all submissions will be considered, it will not be possible for Edward Garnier QC to meet every person...More
Edward, Lord Garnier QC is a highly experienced barrister in England & Wales and Northern Ireland.
His practise includes corporate advisory and financial services work, corporate crime and international human rights as well as defamation, privacy, confidence, malicious falsehood, contempt...More
In November 2020, the Tynwald Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee concluded a report on Legal Services in the Isle of Man, which included recommendations on reforms to the legal services framework in the Isle of Man.
In April 2021, the Council of Ministers provided its...More
This consultation seeks to gain public and sectoral views on the proposal to align with English iVMS requirement for under 12 metre vessels operating in Manx waters (irrespective of nationality). The Department proposes to make this a legislative requirement by means of a statutory...More
The Authority is currently considering the issue of innovation linked to crypto-assets, which is outside of the regulatory remit at this time, and what this means for various stakeholders including the Isle of Man Government, regulators, businesses and consumers.
The purpose of this...More
The Authority intends to broaden the scope of contraventions and offences for which a civil penalty can be considered, including those where currently only criminal sanctions are available.
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We want your thoughts - to help us set our Island’s target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as an interim step to achieving net zero by 2050. Please help us by answering just four short consultation questions and telling us a little bit about yourself at the end of this document.
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A bill to make provision about better coordinating existing public sector functions in relation to the movement of persons and goods to and from the Island; and for connected purposes.
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) consultation seeks to introduce eligibility criteria for the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS), and would like your views about what these criteria may be.
Background
The Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service...More
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF MINISTER
I hope that by now you will have had time to read our draft Island Plan, which was published ahead of the November sitting of Tynwald and sets out our future ambition and vision for our Island. This seeks to set out a firm direction of travel for...More
As part a review of the Isle of Man’s Education and Training functions, the Department of Education Sport and Culture seek views on policy principles around the provision of the apprenticeship scheme. The responses to this consultation will be used to inform the policy required to develop a...More
The purpose of this paper is to consult on proposed changes to the fees which are charged by the Isle of Man Ship Registry. The proposals in this consultation will form the basis for new Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2022 which will revoke and replace the existing Merchant Shipping (Fees)...More