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  • Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 17 November 2025

  • Manual Handling Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 21 November 2025

  • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 21 November 2025

  • Public Audit Reform – Consultation on recommendations made by the Tynwald Auditor General

    The purpose of the consultation is to seek views of relevant stakeholders and members of the public on the recommendations made by the Tynwald Auditor General in his report ' Public Audit in the Isle of Man [TAG 2024/0001] (opens in a new tab) . The consultation is relevant to all residents of the Isle of Man, but of particular interest to: Organisations who are subject to the current public audit framework (This will include Departments, Statutory Boards, offices... More
    Opened 24 November 2025

  • Updating the Island’s Corporate Laws in line with international AML and CFT standards

    The Isle of Man Central Registry is proposing to bring forward a Companies Miscellaneous Amendment Bill (the 'Bill') to ensure that our Corporate Laws and Beneficial Ownership legislation reflect the Island’s commitment, as a jurisdiction, to international anti-money laundering, countering terrorist financing and proliferation financing standards and transparency. More
    Opened 27 November 2025

  • National Security Infrastructure Bill (NISB)

    Isle of Man residents should have confidence in the security and resilience of national infrastructure sectors to deliver essential goods and services. Essential services provided by both public and private sectors – such as our electricity grid, water supply and telecommunications systems should be able to withstand and recover from hazards that might disrupt their functions. Unfortunately, hostile entities and criminals have recognised that this dependency creates an opportunity for... More
    Opened 1 December 2025

  • Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    The Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) (Amendment) Bill 2025 (the Elections Amendment Bill) is currently being considered by the branches of Tynwald. We launched a public consultation for the Bill in December 2024 – you can read the results of the Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) (Amendment) Bill 2024 consultation online (opens in a new tab) . If the Bill is passed and receives Royal Assent, it will introduce a variety of changes to our electoral system, and we will need to... More
    Opened 1 December 2025

  • Acetylene Safety Regulations 2026 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 3 December 2025

  • Confined Spaces Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 3 December 2025

  • Proposals for the Shared Equity Purchase Assistance Schemes

    The Housing Agency in the Department of Infrastructure currently provides house purchase assistance through two schemes offering Shared Equity Loan Assistance: Shared Equity Purchase Assistance (First Home Fixed) Scheme 2014 - First Home Fixed Scheme Shared Equity Purchase Assistance (First Home Choice) Scheme 2014 -First Home Choice Scheme This consultation outlines proposed amendments to these schemes aimed at improving affordability and access to home ownership.... More
    Opened 4 December 2025

  • Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2026 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 5 December 2025

  • Electricity at Work Regulations 2026 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 5 December 2025

  • Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 5 December 2025

  • Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 8 December 2025

  • Work at Height Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 9 December 2025

  • Health and Safety (Training for Employment) Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 12 December 2025

  • Road Traffic Act 1985 (Amendment) Order 2025

    The purpose of this consultation exercise is to comply with the Council of Ministers Public Engagement and Consultation Principles (October 2017) and to provide an opportunity for the wider consideration of these proposals. This exercise sets out a brief background to the proposed legislation, outlines proposed changes, and poses a series of questions in respect of the proposals. By way of background, the Isle of Man Courts of Justice recently considered a death by dangerous driving... More
    Opened 12 December 2025

  • Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety... More
    Opened 12 December 2025

  • Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2026 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 15 December 2025

  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 15 December 2025

  • Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 2026 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety... More
    Opened 15 December 2025

  • Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 2026 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety... More
    Opened 15 December 2025

  • Health and Safety Inquiries (Procedure) Regulations 2025 - Health and Safety Legislation Consultations

    The Isle of Man (IOM) has jurisdiction over its territorial waters but currently does not have a comprehensive offshore health, safety, and environmental framework to regulate work activities offshore. To address this gap, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is reviewing and updating specific legislation to align with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards. This will enable offshore work to proceed under internationally recognised safety regulations,... More
    Opened 15 December 2025

  • A framework for an Isle of Man Homelessness Prevention and Support Act

    The Homelessness Strategy approved by Tynwald in December 2023 contained a commitment to the introduction of statutory requirements to prevent and address homelessness on the Isle of Man. This consultation is to help develop the specifics for the legislation. In looking at legislation for the Isle of Man, we are using various Acts passed by the UK, Scottish and Welsh Parliaments as a base for the development of a Manx equivalent. This consultation seeks views on the various elements of... More
    Opened 18 December 2025

  • Specified Non-Profit Organisations (Countering the Financing of Terrorism) Code 2026

    The Department of Home Affairs and Financial Services Authority are jointly seeking views on the proposed draft Specified Non-Profit Organisations (Countering the Financing of Terrorism) Code 2026 (the 'SNPO Code 26'). This consultation seeks to gauge the Island’s non-profit organisations ('NPO') sector’s opinion on the proposed draft. The draft Code is offered for public consultation now, for a period of 6 weeks, in order that views can be received on the legislation prior to... More
    Opened 19 January 2026

  • Consultation on the Public Health (Functions and General Public Health Duty) Bill 2026

    Providing a legal basis for delivering public health on the Isle of Man Acts of Tynwald provide the legal basis for the provision of public services on the Island. However, there is not a single Act of Tynwald that sets out the legal basis for Public Health. Instead, the legal basis for the provision of public health services on the Island is provided by a number of Acts of Tynwald, the main ones being: The Local Government Act 1985, which provides the legal basis for the... More
    Opened 22 January 2026

  • Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) (Amendment) Order 2026

    This consultation seeks public views on proposed amendments to Class 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2025, which currently covers garden sheds, summer-houses and pergolas that can be constructed under permitted development. Feedback from a review of permitted development rights undertaken in 2024 highlighted growing demand for larger and more versatile garden buildings - often used for storage, as hobby spaces, or for home-working. At the same time, it... More
    Opened 26 January 2026

  • Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Public Survey

    The purpose of this survey is to gather insight into how people experience pharmaceutical care across the Isle of Man. We want to hear from patients, carers, and the public about the services they receive from community pharmacies, the pharmacy at Noble’s Hospital (Manx Care), medical centres, and online providers. In addition to understanding current experiences, the survey seeks to identify people’s needs and expectations for pharmacy services in the future, ensuring that provision... More
    Opened 2 February 2026

  • Douglas Head Conservation Area

    Under Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999: 'The Cabinet Office shall determine which parts of the Island are areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance, and shall by order designate such areas as conservation areas.' The proposal to designate the Douglas Head Conservation Area reflects the area’s distinctive history, architectural value and high-quality natural environment.... More
    Opened 3 February 2026

  • Review of the Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Act 2021

    An independent review of the Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Act 2021 has been launched by the Department of Home Affairs. The review is being led by Kate Blackwell KC (opens in a new tab) and will evaluate how effectively the Act has been working since it came into effect in March 2024. It will examine the implementation across law enforcement, prosecution services, the courts, and victim support organisations, as well as its impact on victims and the wider criminal justice... More
    Opened 20 February 2026
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