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  • Competition Bill 2018

    Competition law in the IOM is governed by the 1996 Fair Trading Act (FTA). There have been major developments in international competition law and the OFT has decided it would be beneficial to modernise IOM competition legislation, to better reflect international standards. In light of the UK leaving the EU it is now even more important than ever to ensure the IOM ability to deal with anti-competitive practices and abuse by institutions of their market power is at the same standard as that... More
    Closed 15 June 2018

  • House Improvement (Adaptations) Scheme 2018

    The House Improvement (Adaptations) Scheme 2018 is to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants who have been clinically assessed as requiring specialist equipment or structural adaptations to enable them to remain independent in their own home. More
    Closed 12 June 2018

  • Organ Donation (Isle of Man) Bill 2018

    On the Island, approximately 12,600 island residents are registered on the UK NHS Organ Donor Register. Many people have made the generous gift of their organs and tissue to help someone else in the event of their death, but despite many people registering there is still a shortage of donors. More
    Closed 8 June 2018

  • Criminal Evidence Bill 2018

    This consultation aims to collect views on proposed new legislation which aims to improve and clarify the position in relation to certain evidence in criminal cases. In the fight against drugs crime and, equally, in relation to other crimes, perpetrators are increasingly making use of electronic communications and technology and often the interception of communications, such as phone messages, has been and will continue to be of assistance in achieving successful outcomes. More
    Closed 1 June 2018

  • European Union (Withdrawal) Bill 2018 - Brexit

    The Isle of Man is not a member of the European Union but it does have a limited relationship with the EU through the United Kingdom under Protocol 3 to the Treaty of Accession by which the UK became a Member State on 1 January 1973. The Island’s Protocol 3 relationship with the EU has largely been given effect in Manx law by the European Communities (Isle of Man) Act 1973 ('the 1973 Act'). Under the 1973 Act, in areas that are covered by Protocol 3, significant amounts of EU legislation... More
    Closed 29 May 2018

  • Elections that work for everyone

    The Isle of Man has a proud tradition of democracy, being the oldest continuous parliament in the world and one of the first jurisdictions to include women in the franchise in 1881 and lowering the minimum voting age to 16 in 2006. This consultation is part of the root and branch review of the Isle of Man’s election legislation and poses a series of high level questions on how elections should run in the Isle of Man. To assist with the review and provide an independent viewpoint,... More
    Closed 20 May 2018

  • TT and Festival of Motorsport Economic Impact Assessment - Call for Evidence

    The Isle of Man Government is conducting an economic impact assessment into the TT and Festival of Motorsport which will be investigating the internal and external impacts of both events. This survey is a call for evidence from businesses, charities, the self-employed and other groups. The inaugural TT race in 1907 was a direct result of restrictions on road racing in the UK. Since then motorcycle racing has become an inherent part of the cultural identity of the Isle of Man. Further... More
    Closed 18 May 2018

  • Legislation Implementing the ISPS Code, SOLAS Chapter XI-1 Regulation 5, and SOLAS Chapter XI-2

    The Isle of Man Ship Registry is in the process of updating Regulations relating to the following: International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS), Chapter XI-1: Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety - Regulation 5 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS), Chapter XI-2: Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (ISPS Code) SOLAS Chapter... More
    Closed 8 May 2018

  • Minimum Wage Review 2018

    The Minimum Wage Committee is calling for information to support the current review of the rates of the Minimum Wage. More
    Closed 2 May 2018

  • Proposals to enhance the Island’s regulatory framework for private pensions and their providers

    The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today issued a Discussion Paper DP18-02/T15. This paper is seeking views on proposals to enhance the regulatory framework for pension schemes and pension providers. This Discussion Paper will be of particular interest to persons who act by way of business as a trustee and/or an administrator of retirement benefits schemes registered under the Retirement Benefits Schemes Act 2000. The Authority welcomes feedback from all interested parties.... More
    Closed 27 April 2018

  • Proposals for fee changes to Isle of Man Sea Fishing Licence

    The consultation outlines proposals being considered by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture in relation to the fees payable in respect of the Isle of Man Sea Fishing Licence. The proposals are to: retain the current principle of a base Sea Fishing Licence and separate Species Specific Licences and to charge separate fees for each introduce a wider range of Species Specific Licences and to charge different fees for Species Specific Licences in relation to... More
    Closed 16 April 2018

  • Information on changes to fitness and propriety assessments for all regulated entities

    The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today issued a consultation paper CP18-01/T12. This paper is seeking views on changes to the process for the assessment of individuals’ fitness and propriety in respect of all regulated entities. The paper also includes a formal consultation on resulting amendments to the Financial Services Rule Book 2016. The proposals are applicable to all regulated entities and the Authority welcomes feedback from interested parties. More
    Closed 13 April 2018

  • GSC consultation on civil penalties and guidance

    Further to an informal consultation exercise earlier in the year, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has today issued a consultation on – A draft Gambling (Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism) Civil Penalties Order, and Draft GSC guidance in respect of the Gambling (Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism) Act 2018 and the draft Order. The Order and Guidance are applicable to regulated gambling... More
    Closed 9 April 2018

  • Mobile Termination Rates annual review and draft Decision Notice

    The Communications Commission is required to annually review and set Mobile Termination Rates. This consultation sets out our review of Mobile Termination Rates, plus a draft Decision Notice setting the Mobile Termination Rate for one year, effective from 1 May 2018. More
    Closed 4 April 2018

  • Proposed update to legislation implementing SOLAS Chapter V: Safety of Navigation

    The Isle of Man Ship Registry is in the process of updating Regulations relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). This Consultation Paper is on the proposed updates to the Isle of Man’s Regulations implementing SOLAS Chapter V, Safety of Navigation. The SOLAS Chapter V requirements relate to navigational equipment carried on board ships, navigational procedures and reporting requirements. Most SOLAS Regulations only apply to large commercial... More
    Closed 20 March 2018

  • The Area Plan for the East: Additional potential development sites

    Last year the Cabinet Office published a set of consultation documents to mark the start of the formal process to prepare a new development plan for the East of the Island. This process, known as ‘ Preliminary Publicity ’, was a public consultation on the matters that the Department intended the Area Plan to deal with. Details of all of the sites under consideration were published, including draft site assessment reports for each site. During the Consultation, a number of additional... More
    Closed 9 March 2018

  • Introduction of a new Data Protection Bill (GDPR)

    In the Programme for Government , the Council of Ministers committed to ensuring that the Island’s legislative position is equivalent to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by May 2018. The Isle of Man Government’s proposed approach is the introduction of a short Data Protection Bill giving specific powers to apply EU data protection instruments as part of Manx law (with any necessary modifications) by Order approved by Tynwald and then implemented with Manx... More
    Closed 5 March 2018

  • Survey for businesses selling insurance alongside other goods and services

    This survey is for businesses that are not registered with the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Many businesses sell insurance alongside their principal goods or services (ancillary insurance). This activity is not currently regulated by the FSA because there is an exemption in legislation . The FSA is reviewing this exemption to consider whether it remains current and consistent with international standards. If this exemption was removed, those businesses arranging ancillary... More
    Closed 4 March 2018

  • Possible futures for car tax

    The consultation is about how the Department of Infrastructure generates revenue to build and maintain the road network. Current provisions are becoming more and more complicated and we need to develop better, more modern ways to fund road maintenance. More
    Closed 2 March 2018

  • Proposed changes to road closures for events on the TT Course in 2018

    The Department for Enterprise and ACU Events Limited are considering trialling some changes to the road closure schedule for this year’s TT practice sessions in response to the significant delays and cancellations during the 2017 event due to the poor weather conditions. It is not intended to alter the current racing schedule and provisions for cancellations, but it is intended to request additional emergency use closures for the afternoons of: Sunday 27 May 2018 ... More
    Closed 1 March 2018

  • Amendments to access and eligibility criteria for public sector housing

    The consultation is about the access and eligibility criteria for general needs public sector housing which were introduced in 2002. In line with the recent updating of Older Persons (Sheltered) criteria in 2016, the timing is right for a review such that: We can continue to have 'affordable and accessible housing which meets our social and economic needs.' More
    Closed 18 February 2018

  • Proposed changes to the Building Regulations

    The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is reviewing the content of the Building Regulations in order to focus on matters concerning energy efficiency and also proposing updates to reflect changes to building practices. The proposed amendments are to help achieve the requirements set out in the Programme for Government 2016 – 2021 and the Climate Challenge Mitigation Strategy 2016-2020. The suggested changes include increased air tightness requirements and the provision of... More
    Closed 16 February 2018

  • Insurance (Long-Term Business Valuation and Solvency) Regulations 2018

    Consultation paper CP17-15/T12 sets out new valuation and solvency regulations for insurers authorised to carry on long-term insurance business. The Insurance (Long-Term Business Valuation and Solvency) Regulations 2018 will replace the Insurance (Valuation of Long Term Liabilities) Regulations 2007. More
    Closed 16 February 2018

  • Insurance Regulations 2018

    Consultation paper CP17-14/T15 concerns new Insurance Regulations which will apply to all authorised insurers and permit holders. The Insurance Regulations 2018 will replace the Insurance Regulations 1986 and the Insurance (Supplementary Information) Regulations 2016. The main purpose of the new regulations is to set out new and updated regulatory reporting requirements for all insurers authorised to carry on long-term insurance business in or from the Island, and regulatory reporting... More
    Closed 16 February 2018

  • Anti-money laundering and other financial crime (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2017

    This consultation is about proposed changes to anti­-money laundering and other financial crime legislation. The proposed Bill seeks to introduce new anti-money laundering requirements relating to unregulated trustees, foundations and other matters. These amendments are being proposed principally in response to recommendations made by MONEYVAL, which undertook an international assessment of the Isle of Man in 2016. The changes deal with: Unregulated IOM trustees and foreign... More
    Closed 5 February 2018

  • Conduct of Business Code for Non-Long Term Insurance

    CP17-11/T01 sets out the Authority’s views on developing the Island’s existing regulatory framework to enhance the fair treatment of policyholders in relation to non-long term insurers through the issue of the draft Insurance (Conduct of Business) (Non-long Term Insurance) Code 2017 (“the Code”). The Code brings together the Authority’s work in this area and places conduct of business requirements on authorised insurers effecting non-long term contracts of insurance with third... More
    Closed 2 February 2018

  • Review of tourism legislation

    The object of this consultation is to review the existing legislation relating to tourism in the Isle of Man and to seek views on possible changes to that legislation, with a view to providing an up-to-date code which will encourage and support the tourist industry as part of the modern economy of the Island. More
    Closed 26 January 2018

  • Local Government financial reporting requirements

    To inform Local Government bodies and other interested stakeholders of the proposed introduction of new financial reporting requirements for the sector, and to seek the views of all stakeholders and to receive feedback on the proposals. More
    Closed 19 January 2018

  • Licensing of additional spectrum bands

    The Communications Commission is proposing to award additional spectrum allocations to Bluewave, Manx Telecom and Sure in various bands 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz, 2.6GHz and 3.4GHz. More
    Closed 19 January 2018

  • Consumer Broadband Habits Survey

    Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey. The Communications Commission is gathering information on how Isle of Man consumers use their broadband subscriptions, whether this is a fixed or mobile broadband subscription, so that we can better understand what is important to you. Fixed broadband is where your router is connected to your internal wiring in your home and you need a landline connection (unless you are with Bluewave). Mobile broadband is... More
    Closed 15 January 2018
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