There is currently a disparity in regulation between the insurance authorisation application processes of conventional companies as compared to Protected Cell Companies (PCCs) and Limited Partnerships (LPs). The disparity being that as a result of previous updates to legislation conventional...More
In October 2018 Garff MHK Daphne Caine was granted leave to introduce a Private Member’s Bill by the House of Keys. This sought ‘to amend the grounds for divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships and judicial separation; and for connected purposes’.
Getting divorced is a...More
The purpose of this paper is to consult on proposed changes to the fees which are charged by the Isle of Man Ship Registry. The proposals in this consultation will form the basis for new Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2020 which will revoke and replace the existing Merchant Shipping...More
The consultation outlines the scope and content of the Bank (Recovery and Resolution) Bill 2020.
The Bill introduces a Bank Recovery and Resolution (BRR) legislative framework which will seek to:
Ensure the continuation of critical banking functions
Protect...More
This consultation is part of a wider 'Legal Aid Review' project, which is being led by HM Attorney General on behalf of the Council of Ministers. The project is being carried out in two parts to reflect both types of Legal Aid available in the Island, which are Criminal and Civil. This...More
We are seeking views on proposed amendments, by Order, to the Licensing Act 1995.
The purpose of the draft Order is to temporarily modify section 14 of the Act (occasional licences) so as to enable an occasional licence to be granted for a period of a maximum of 21 days in total...More
The Commission is consulting on the release of key Spectrum bands that will facilitate the roll out of new technologies such as 5G, as well as providing continuity for current generation services in the intervening period. More
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 and equal treatment, in a way that allows social and economic inclusion in the community.
The Act consolidates...More
In the Isle of Man, many of us are struggling to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. We are seeking feedback on proposals for a Children’s Weight Management Strategy, in particular your views on what will work to prevent and reduce children’s overweight and obesity in the Isle of Man...More
The Equality Act 2017 allows Treasury to make legislation specifying circumstances in which it is not unlawful to discriminate against a person on the grounds of their age in relation to certain age-based rules, criteria or decisions for occupational and personal pensions.
The...More
The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading ('OFT') is a Statutory Board of the Isle of Man Government. One of the purposes of the OFT is to enforce consumer protection legislation, which provides consumers with certain rights when purchasing goods and services. More
A Planning Action Plan was laid before Tynwald on 15 May 2018. It included a commitment to make changes to the existing Town and Country Planning Act, 1999. A Planning Bill has been produced and has been supported by both branches of Tynwald. It is currently awaiting...More
The consultation concerns the Authority’s proposals to amend the criteria by which an insurer might qualify for a reduced or simplified level of regulation under class 12 authorisation. More
The Department of Home Affairs is seeking to obtain views on the proposed amendments, by Order, to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2001.
The purpose of the Order is to minimise the disparity between the timelines for ‘spent’ convictions found in the Rehabilitation of...More
The High Court of Tynwald is the parliament of the Isle of Man. Tynwald is of Norse origin and over a thousand years old. It is the oldest parliament in the world with an unbroken existence.
Tynwald Court has two Branches, the House of Keys and the Legislative Council. The House of...More
We are in the process of replacing and updating elements of the existing aviation safety legislation and this consultation is part of a wider package covering all aspects of aviation in the Isle of Man and for Isle of Man registered aircraft. This consultation covers the aspects of the proposed...More
We are in the process of replacing and updating elements of the existing aviation safety legislation and this consultation is part of a wider package covering all aspects of aviation in the Isle of Man. This consultation covers the aspects of the proposed legislation relating to the provision...More
We are in the process of replacing and updating elements of the existing aviation safety legislation and this consultation is part of a wider package covering all aspects of aviation in the Isle of Man and for Isle of Man registered aircraft. This consultation covers the aspects of the proposed...More
The Cabinet Office conducted a public consultation to the Immigration Points Based System in 2017. A commitment was made by Council of Ministers to review the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur), (Graduate Entrepreneur) and (Investor) Routes and Rules and deliver new immigration Routes and Rules for...More
The local community pharmacy - also known as the ‘chemist’ - is central to meeting people’s healthcare needs by providing prescription medicines, but also offering services and advice to many people in the population.
The Department of Health and Social Care is reviewing the...More
The Town and Country Planning Act (1999) gives the Cabinet Office responsibility for some planning functions and the Department for Environment, Food and Agriculture responsibility for other functions. The Draft TCP (Change of Use) Order makes reference to the Draft TCP (Use Classes)...More
Development Orders can be used to give planning approval for certain types of development (sometimes known as ‘permitted development').
A revised Development Order is required in relation to telecommunications development to facilitate changing technology used, including but not...More
The Isle of Man Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) is in the process of replacing and updating elements of the existing aviation safety legislation and this consultation is part of a wider package covering all aspects of aviation in the Isle of Man and for Isle of Man registered aircraft. This...More
This consultation will be used to inform a new service delivery model for private healthcare on the Isle of Man.
There is a printable version of the consultation attached below. Once completed, paper copies of the consultation can be submitted to:
Tammy Hewitt
Noble’s...More
We’ve recently begun a process to update our strategies for planning and managing parking in Douglas, Onchan, Union Mills and Laxey. The last such strategy was developed in 2013 and parking needs have changed since that time; we therefore need to plan now for changes in future parking...More
We’ve recently begun a process to update our strategies for planning and managing parking in Douglas, Onchan, Union Mills and Laxey. The last such strategy was developed in 2013 and parking needs have changed since that time; we therefore need to plan now for changes in future parking...More
The Telecommunication Wholesale and Retail Fixed Market Review 2019 invites views on proposals for the definitions of relevant telecommunications markets, Significant Market Power determinations, and proposed obligations to remedy identified competition issues. Provisions for conducting...More