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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... MoreOpened 2 May 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... MoreOpened 12 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... MoreOpened 13 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... MoreOpened 18 June 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... MoreOpened 27 June 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... MoreOpened 2 July 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... MoreOpened 4 July 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... MoreOpened 4 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... MoreOpened 22 August 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. ... MoreOpened 26 August 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... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 5 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... MoreOpened 22 September 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... MoreOpened 29 September 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... MoreOpened 8 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... MoreOpened 13 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 -... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 14 October 2025 -
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... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 17 October 2025
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