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The Introduction of Water Quality Objectives and Environmental Quality Standards
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is seeking views on proposals to introduce Water Quality Objectives (WQO) and Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) to assess water quality and monitor compliance for inland, coastal and bathing waters in the Isle of Man. Water quality can be affected by many factors including agricultural run-off, domestic sewage and heavy metals from historic mining activity. The proposed new Environmental Quality Standards (EQS)... MoreOpened 15 July 2020 -
Support requirements for those claiming the Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance (MERA) or Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA)
This survey is for people who have claimed either the Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance (MERA) or Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) over the last few months. MoreOpened 16 July 2020 -
Climate Change Bill Consultation
This consultation is about the development of the Climate Change Bill, a fundamental part of climate action on the Island, necessary to meet the Chief Minister’s target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. MoreOpened 21 July 2020 -
Remote Learning review survey 2020
Seeking stakeholder views on IOM schools’ remote learning provision during the Covid-19 school closures MoreOpened 27 July 2020 -
Credit Unions – Savings Limit Change
A proposal to make an Order that will increase the limit for savings in a credit union. MoreOpened 3 August 2020 -
Voucher Survey
Dear Parent/Guardian, The food shopping voucher scheme that was introduced during the COVID19 pandemic on the Island has now been extended from July to September 2020. We would very much like to understand the challenges faced by parents and carers during the school holiday periods and are currently seeking your views on the voucher scheme taking place during summer 2020. The survey is anonymous and no personal identifying information will be requested. ... MoreOpened 8 August 2020 -
Proposed legislation to update the Merchant Shipping (Manning & STCW) Regulations
The Isle of Man Ship Registry is consulting on Regulations to update the Ship Registry’s existing Merchant Shipping (Manning & STCW) Regulations to give effect to the latest amendments to the STCW Convention. The purpose of the STCW Convention is to promote safety of life at sea and to protect the marine environment by establishing international standards on training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers. The latest amendments are for training and certification for seafarers... MoreOpened 10 August 2020 -
Courts, Tribunals and Local Authority Procedures, and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic Government, Local Authorities and the Courts all worked under the provisions of the Emergency Powers Act 1936. Some positive operational changes to practices and protocols were made under the Emergency Powers Act 1936, it is proposed that these be retained and made permanent. On 26 June 2020 Tynwald approved the Emergency Powers (Coronavirus) (Continuation) (No 2) Regulations 2020. The Regulations remain in operation for 6 months from the last day... MoreOpened 17 August 2020 -
Civil Contingencies Bill 2020
This consultation is about the development of new legislation to replace the Emergency Powers Act 1936, which was used during the Island’s recent response to Covid-19. Broadly, ‘Civil Contingencies’ concern responses to emergencies, whether they be public health, natural, or otherwise. The Bill moves the power to make emergency regulations from the Governor in Council [i.e. the Lieutenant Governor acting on the advice of, and with the concurrence of,... MoreOpened 21 August 2020 -
Capacity Bill 2021 Principles
This consultation seeks views and, where relevant, evidence to support those views, on the policies that will shape the Island’s new Capacity laws. There are a number of questions throughout this consultation paper. They are there to guide you when responding and should not be taken to be prescriptive or restrictive; you are free to raise any points or make any comments that you believe to be relevant. This consultation paper seeks views from everyone. We... MoreOpened 21 August 2020 -
Census questions survey
This consultation concerns potential questions for inclusion in the 2021 Isle of Man census. MoreOpened 22 August 2020 -
Beneficial Ownership (Amendment) Bill 2020
In order to address several compliance deficiencies identified in the Island’s Mutual Evaluation Report 2016, conducted by MONEYVAL, a small number of amendments are being recommended to the Beneficial Ownership Act 2017 , which are intended to improve the accuracy of the beneficial ownership database and meet international standards regarding timeliness. The changes identified will also contribute to the work that the Isle of Man is undertaking in relation to its public... MoreOpened 9 September 2020 -
Multi-Band Spectrum Award Consultation 2020: 700MHz and 3.6GHz
The purpose of this consultation is to signal the Commission’s preliminary views and gather industry thoughts on the forthcoming spectrum award process for spectrum in the 700MHz and 3.6GHz bands and options available. This will in turn allow the Commission to design an appropriate process for ensuring that access to the spectrum is awarded to parties that will make the most efficient use of it in the interests of the Manx consumer and economy, on a fair and non-discriminatory basis. ... MoreOpened 14 September 2020 -
Consultation on the draft Adoption Bill
The purpose of the consultation is to collect views on proposed new legislation which aims to update the law on the Island in relation to the adoption of children. MoreOpened 14 September 2020 -
Additional Education Needs (AEN) Code of Practice – Stakeholder Views Survey
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) is required to produce an Additional Education Needs (AEN) Code of Practice to give relevant public authorities (principally schools, UCM and aspects of the Department) guidance on how to discharge their statutory duties with regards to AEN once the Education Bill becomes law. What precisely constitutes Additional Education Needs is yet to be agreed, but the term Special Educational Needs is more widely recognised and is... MoreOpened 28 September 2020 -
Introduction of a Food Hygiene Rating Scheme in the Isle of Man - Business
The Department is seeking views on proposals to introduce a Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) in the Isle of Man. The United Kingdom (UK) have operated a FHRS since 2010. Restaurants, takeaways, cafes, pubs, hotels, schools and other places where people eat out or buy food are given a hygiene rating of between ‘0’ (urgent improvement necessary) and ‘5’ (very good). Further information about the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme can be found here ... MoreOpened 7 October 2020 -
Introduction of a Food Hygiene Rating Scheme in the Isle of Man - Public
The Department is seeking views on proposals to introduce a Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) in the Isle of Man. The United Kingdom (UK) have operated a FHRS since 2010. Restaurants, takeaways, cafes, pubs, hotels, schools and other places where people eat out or buy food are given a hygiene rating of between ‘0’ (urgent improvement necessary) and ‘5’ (very good). Further information about the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme can be found here ... MoreOpened 7 October 2020 -
International Co-operation (Protection from Liability) Bill 2020
Compliance with international standards and providing assistance to other jurisdictions are of crucial importance for the Isle of Man’s position as an international finance centre and reputation as a co-operative jurisdiction. Existing legislation enables the H.M. Attorney General and certain other Isle of Man public authorities to render assistance in the form of obtaining evidence or information, securing and repatriating assets, conducting investigations, conducting searches or... MoreOpened 15 October 2020 -
Fees from 1 April 2021 and 1 April 2022
Further to the related Press Release on 15 October 2020 , the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (‘the Authority’) has today issued a Consultation Paper (CP20-03/T14) on proposed changes to fees payable to the Authority from 1 April 2021 and 1 April 2022. MoreOpened 16 October 2020 -
Consultation on the Administration of Justice and Other Amendments Bill 2020
Views are sought on the draft Administration of Justice and other Amendments Bill 2020 (the 'Bill'). The Bill has been developed following policy consultation on the options for improving how civil debts are recorded and made accessible in the Island, and for improving the effectiveness of debt recovery by the Coroners. It is envisioned that the improvements in how civil debts are recorded and made available in the Island will, over time, lead to a... MoreOpened 19 October 2020 -
Customs & Excise Customer Survey
Customs & Excise is a Division of the Treasury and is responsible for the collection of VAT, Customs and Excise duty on the Isle of Man. As part of its role Customs & Excise have contact with businesses and individuals through a range of channels. The survey will be undertaken to understand the overall customer experience and if there are any improvements that could be made to the services we provide. The survey is being carried out over the three main customer groups; individuals, businesses... MoreOpened 20 October 2020 -
Consultation on Regulatory Framework for Cannabis-derived Products for Export
The Department for Health and Social Care held a public consultation in 2019 which indicated strong support for the creation of a regulatory framework for facilitating an export-based cannabis sector. In line with the Programme for Government’s strategic objective, ‘An Island of Enterprise and Opportunity’, the Department for Enterprise is now consulting on the establishment of a Regulatory Framework (‘Framework’) for Cannabis-derived Products for Export. The intent of... MoreOpened 23 October 2020 -
Equality Act 2017 - Draft Code of Practice – Services, Public Functions and Associations
The Equality Act 2017 (the Act) is one of the most important pieces of social legislation to be progressed in the Isle of Man in recent times. It seeks to ensure fair ad equal treatment, in a way that allows social and economic inclusion in the community. The Act consolidates and replaces earlier discrimination legislation. Principally, the Act covers discrimination because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race,... MoreOpened 26 October 2020 -
Consultation on the Future Management of the Isle of Man Crab & Lobster Fisheries in Isle of Man Territorial Waters
Future Management of the Isle of Man Crab & Lobster in Manx waters (12 nautical miles [NM]) . MoreOpened 26 October 2020 -
Public Consultation on the Mid Rent Housing Option
The purpose of this consultation is to gather views about Mid Rent Housing and focuses on the access and eligibility aspects of mid-rent as a new affordable housing product. Mid rent housing is a affordable housing product designed to assist those that may not be eligible for Public Sector Housing to access a property with affordable rent, in order to assist them to save for a deposit to purchase their first home. In previous consultations the public expressed a wish... MoreOpened 29 October 2020 -
Funding Financial Regulation and Designated Business Oversight
Further to the related Press Release on 15 October 2020, the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (‘the Authority’) has today issued a Discussion Paper on Funding Financial Regulation and Designated Business Oversight (DP20-01/T14). The Discussion Paper can be accessed below either as an Online Survey or as a downloadable PDF document under 'Related'. MoreOpened 30 October 2020 -
CP20-04-T17 Insurance Regulations 2021
The consultation is to obtain views in relation to proposed changes to the Insurance Regulations 2018. Notably, the changes include updated requirements for non-long term insurers in respect of regulatory reporting and a revised definition of class 12 insurance business. For all insurers the proposals update and consolidate the requirements for conventional companies, protected cell companies, limited partnerships and incorporated cell companies, which are currently set out in various... MoreOpened 10 November 2020 -
Private & Ply for Hire Taxi Accessibility Regulations
The Equality Bill Consultation in 2014 confirmed that there was consensus to make transport as accessible as possible for disabled people. The Department of Infrastructure supports this aim and proposes to make accessibility regulations, to enable the carriage of mobility impaired disabled passengers in wheelchair accessible taxis and private hire vehicles and oblige the carriage of passengers with assistance dogs, subject to specific driver exemptions. Accessible versions... MoreOpened 30 November 2020 -
Amendment to the Insurance (Conduct of Business) (Long-Term Business) Code 2018
The purpose of the consultation is to obtain views in relation to the proposed replacement of the Insurance (Conduct of Business)(Long-Term Business) Code 2018 with the Insurance (Conduct of Business)(Long-Term Business) Code 2021 which includes amendments to the exemptions within the code. MoreOpened 4 December 2020 -
Racial and Cultural Awareness in Education on the Isle of Man
We are s eeking stakeholder views with a view to updating the school curriculum in light of representations from the minorities community and others. Learning about ethnic minorities and their culture, lifestyles and other issues is currently covered in a wide variety of ways, and through various mediums and subjects in Island schools. At Primary school it is often covered thematically within wider topics looking at social, economic and wider cultural aspects of a place, person,... MoreOpened 7 December 2020
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