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  • Major changes in the new Education Bill

    The Education Act 2001 has been the primary legislation in education for the past 13 years. It was necessary to make changes in 2009 [Education (Mischellaneous Provisions) Act 2009] and now the Department of Education and Children believes the time is right to look at new legislation in some key areas. By considering a new Education Bill all areas of the present legislation will be considered. This consultation is about the policy principles that may be used as the basis for drafting the... More
    Opened 11 October 2017

  • Changing local government legislation

    The Department of Infrastructure is proposing to introduce a Bill to facilitate the implementation of a number of recommendations of a Select Committee of Tynwald on Local Authorities: Members’ Interests. This would involve amending the Local Government Act 1985 ('1985 Act'). As part of this work the Department is also looking at updating the provisions of the 1985 Act relating to Joint Boards. The Department is taking this opportunity to address other known issues with local... More
    Opened 9 October 2017

  • Group supervision

    The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today issued a consultation paper CP17-12/T13 in respect of proposed group supervision requirements for life insurance companies which belong to groups of which the Authority anticipates being the Group Supervisor. Although the paper is directly applicable to those companies, it may also be of general interest to all insurance companies which belong to groups and feedback is welcomed from any interested parties. More
    Opened 9 October 2017

  • Corporate Governance Code of Practice for Insurers

    The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today issued a consultation paper CP17-10/T11 in respect of the corporate governance of insurance companies. The paper sets out the Authority’s proposals to update its existing Corporate Governance Code of Practice for Regulated Insurance Entities (“CGC”) which was issued in 2010. The proposed updates are applicable to all insurers and the Authority welcomes feedback from interested parties. More
    Opened 30 August 2017

  • Draft Amendments to the Regulated Activities Order 2011 and the Financial Services (Exemptions) Regulations 2011

    The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today issued a Consultation Paper (CP17-09/T10) to obtain views in relation to draft amendments to the Regulated Activities Order 2011 and the Financial Services (Exemptions) Regulations 2011. This consultation paper will be of particular interest to — Class 1 deposit takers participating in SEPA schemes; Class 2 (investment business) licenceholders advising on pension transfers, and pension providers transferring or... More
    Opened 25 August 2017

  • Smarter use of your data to improve Government services

    This consultation is about developing Isle of Man Government policy on how we use data better than we do at the moment to improve the way services are provided and to help us to become more efficient. We're looking for views from members of the public on: · Principles for government use of data · Customer service benefits from improved use of data · Reducing Government requests for the same data Our proposal We want to make sure that... More
    Opened 25 August 2017

  • Abortion Reform Bill 2017

    In January this year Dr Alex Allinson, MHK for Ramsey, was given permission to bring a Private Members Bill (the Bill) to Tynwald to reform the Termination of Pregnancy (Medical Defences) Act 1995 (the Act). The Bill proposes changes to the Act to offer women access on request up to 14 weeks, and changes to the grounds for access in the later stages of pregnancy. It was 50 years ago, in October 1967, that the British Government passed the Abortion Act. For the first time, abortion... More
    Opened 7 August 2017

  • Central Registry Bill 2017 consultation

    Following a report by the General Registry and its subsequent approval by the Government Reform Group the General Registry was restructured on 1st April 2015 as part of Government's ongoing programme to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided to the public. The changes included the transfer of the Land, Deeds and Probate, and Civil Registries, Charities Register and the Public Record Office to the Department of Economic Development (DED), where they were merged with... More
    Opened 4 August 2017

  • National Health and Care Service General Scheme 2017

    To seek views on the draft National Health and Care Service General Scheme 2017, which provides detail about various deliverables under the National Health and Care Service Act 2016; specifically the Department of Health and Social Care’s commitments towards the provision of care and the realigning of charges and contributions. More
    Opened 2 August 2017

  • National Health and Care Service Charter

    To seek views on the draft National Health and Care Service Charter. The Charter sets out the Department of Health and Social Care’s commitments towards the provision of the National Health and Care Service. The Charter also sets out rights for customers, the public and colleagues and the responsibilities that all of those have in ensuring that the NHCS operates fairly and effectively. More
    Opened 2 August 2017

  • Encouraging Active Travel on the Isle of Man

    The Department of Infrastructure is committed to encouraging the use of active travel on the Isle of Man. Active travel is being defined as walking or cycling as an alternative to motorised transport (cars, buses, motorcycles, etc) for the purpose of making everyday journeys. The long-term vision for the Isle of Man is to be an Island where cycling and walking are normal and realistic transport choices for people of all ages and abilities. One of the main ways in which to... More
    Opened 31 July 2017

  • 4th Quantitative Impact Study for Non-Life Insurers

    The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (“Authority”) has today issued a consultation paper, CP17-08/T09, which sets out the Authority’s current thinking in respect of the assessment of the capital adequacy of insurers and reinsurers undertaking non-life insurance business, including the valuation of the assets and liabilities for solvency purposes. Together with the accompanying Technical Specifications it sets out the approach which the Authority requires the Isle of Man’s... More
    Opened 31 July 2017

  • General Insurance Intermediaries Consultation Paper

    The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today issued a consultation paper, CP17-07/T08, in respect of general insurance intermediation business. The paper builds on the feedback received in response to the Authority’s initial discussion paper on the work stream established to review developments in the supervision of general insurance intermediaries ('DP16-07'), and sets out in more detail proposals for changes to the Authority’s regulatory framework for general insurance... More
    Opened 28 July 2017

  • Proposed New Pension Scheme to Provide Greater Pension Freedoms

    This consultation proposes the introduction of a new tax-efficient pension scheme that would provide its members with greater pension freedoms. It sets out the main features of the scheme being proposed and includes examples comparing existing schemes with the proposed new scheme. It also poses a number of questions and invites feedback and suggestions on the proposals. More
    Opened 18 July 2017

  • The Control of Employment Act 2014 - Proposals for New Secondary Legislation

    The consultation seeks your views on proposed changes to work permit controls. More
    Opened 18 July 2017

  • Proposed amendments to Merchant Shipping Act 1995

    Consultation on proposed amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (an Act of Parliament) as it is applied to the Island. The main amendments are to the sections of the Act which implement the Convention on Limitation of Maritime Claims 1976 as amended by the 1996 Protocol (LLMC). There are two main proposals: To implement the new higher limits of liability under LLMC which came into effect internationally on 8 June 2015 To exclude shipowners right to limit... More
    Opened 11 July 2017

  • Isle of Man Immigration Points Based System

    Public feedback is being sought on a key element of the Isle of Man’s immigration system. The Isle of Man Immigration Points Based System consultation will help to inform a review of the Island’s points based immigration rules. Members of the public, including people who have direct experience of the points based system, are invited to submit their views. More
    Opened 10 July 2017

  • Ending contracting-out of the State Second Pension

    The Treasury is seeking feedback about the possibility of ending the scheme which allows some employers and employees to pay a lower rate of National Insurance contribution because they are in occupational pension schemes. More
    Opened 7 July 2017

  • Designation of inshore Marine Nature Reserves

    This consultation seeks views on the designation of existing Conservation Zones and other marine protected areas as Marine Nature Reserves, and the implementation of new management measures to protect marine species and habitats in inshore waters (out to 3 nautical miles) Responses to the consultation can be made via the online survey link or using the response forms provided. More
    Opened 23 June 2017

  • Information Gateways - Amend the exceptions from restrictions on Disclosure of Information under various acts

    To obtain views in relation to three draft orders which amend the exceptions from restrictions on disclosure of information under: the Designated Businesses (Registration and Oversight) Act 2015 the Financial Services Act 2008 the Insurance Act 2008 The proposed changes to the Insurance Act 2008 will also apply to the Retirement Benefits Schemes Act 2000 by virtue of section 43 of the latter Act. More
    Opened 13 June 2017

  • Proposals to contract certain police functions

    This is intended to empower the Department to engage in contractual arrangements for the provision of support services in the police custody suite and for the undertaking of independent investigations into police complaints or conduct matters. Paper copies and large print copies of the consultation documents may be supplied upon request. More
    Opened 13 June 2017

  • High level policy on means testing

    The Cabinet Office are tasked within the Programme for Government to develop a high level policy for the means testing of government services. This requires some basic principles to be adopted in respect of how services are provided with regard to the means of the applicant. This document sets out the views of the Council of Ministers and is published for public comment. More
    Opened 2 June 2017

  • European Union Civil Aviation security measures

    The purpose of this paper is to consult on the proposed application of specified European Union (EU) civil aviation security measures to the Isle of Man with appropriate modification, which would replace and update EU legislation previously applied to the Island. The Isle of Man is recognised by the EU as applying security standards equivalent to the EU common basic standards. Additionally, flights to and from the Island are afforded domestic status by the UK. Therefore, it is necessary to... More
    Opened 2 June 2017

  • Draft Guidance Note - Governance of Collective Investment Schemes

    The Authority has prepared a draft Guidance Note entitled ‘Governance of Collective Investment Schemes’ (‘Draft Guidance Note’), to assist members of governing bodies in performing their duties responsibly and within the laws of the Isle of Man. The Draft Guidance Note has been developed with reference to guidance issued by other jurisdictions and the Authority’s experience in supervising the Isle of Man’s funds sector. A copy of the Draft Guidance Note is attached to this... More
    Opened 19 May 2017

  • Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Gambling) Bill 2017

    This consultation seeks any views on the Bill 2017 which seeks to provide the Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) with clear powers in law to conduct supervisory oversight of the gambling sectors compliance with AML/CFT legislation and to provide a range of effective and proportionate sanctions for non-compliance inline with international standards. The GSC also seeks views on the GSC’s draft Enforcement Strategy which sets out the GSC’s intended approach to AML/CFT supervision and... More
    Opened 11 May 2017

  • CP17-05/T06 - Conduct of Business Code for Long Term Insurance

    CP17-05/T06 provides for consultation on the Draft Insurance (Conduct of Business) (Long Term Business) Code 2017 (“the Code”). More
    Opened 5 May 2017

  • Collective Investment Schemes

    Closed-ended investment companies and other matters This consultation is relevant to persons providing services to collective investment schemes, as well as to corporate service providers that provide services to closed-ended investment companies. More
    Opened 28 April 2017

  • 4th Quantitative Impact Study for Life Insurers

    This paper sets out the timescales for the fourth Quantitative Impact Study (“QIS4”) exercise for life insurers and reinsurers, describes changes to the Standard Formula being tested in QIS4 compared with that for QIS3, and provides additional guidance on some aspects of the calculation in order to promote consistency of approach across respondents. More
    Opened 7 April 2017

  • Proposals for Future Management of the Isle of Man Whelk Fishery

    This consultation seeks to inform stakeholders of the Department’s commitment to safeguard the whelk fishery within the Isle of Man territorial sea and to seek views on a range of proposed management measures designed to cap the level of fishing effort within the territorial sea. Download the consultation paper More
    Opened 3 April 2017

  • Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill 2017

    In early 2015 a high level consultation was issued that outlined proposals to address perceived deficiencies in the Credit Unions Act 1993 (‘CUA’) and to develop a framework for regulating credit unions. Responses to the consultation evidenced considerable support for changes to the CUA that would facilitate credit unions in the IoM and so research began for drafting a Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill (‘Bill’). Simultaneously, work was under way to establish the IoM’s first credit... More
    Opened 10 March 2017
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