Currently, two to three new Regulation entries are added to the Archive each day. Regulation Watch covers business related topics such as new legislation, changes in legislation, consultations and regulatory body announcements.
1st
Compliance Guidance
Law Guide: Health and Safety Executive publishes new guidance for employers on managing the risks from construction dust.
Published Date: 1st June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation Report: The outcome of the consultation on enhancing the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA's) online services.
Published Date: 1st June 2013
Business Laws
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Allocation of Allowances for Payment) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 will come into force in June 2013.
Start Date: 1st June 2013
Regulatory Deadlines
A new code of practice for suppliers will be introduced to protect consumers during the smart meter roll-out.
Start Date: 1st June 2013
3rd
Compliance Guidance
BIS has published an update for guidance on trade sanctions, embargoes and restrictions.
Published Date: 3rd June 2013
Compliance Guidance
DECC issues guidance on the publication of enforcement activity undertaken against oil and gas operations on the UK Continental Shelf.
Published Date: 3rd June 2013
Regulation Consultations
DCLG publishes the outcome of the consultation on measures to streamline the Planning Application Process. [PDF]
Published Date: 3rd June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposed governance arrangements for the Gas Discretionary Reward Scheme (DRS).
Response Deadline: 3rd June 2013
5th
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on a proposed prior permission regime for Information, Connection and/or Signposting Services (ICSS).
Response Deadline: 5th June 2013
Compliance Guidance
DECC publishes guidance on licence requirements for Green Deal participants under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA).
Published Date: 5th June 2013
Crackdowns & Amnesty
A Scottish company is the first to have been given a Confiscation Order under the Proceeds of Crime Act for an environmental crime.
Published Date: 5th June 2013
6th
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on the draft Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (England) Regulations 2013 which implement the provisions of the new EU Directive.
Response Deadline: 6th June 2013
Court Rulings
Granting a licence for alterations without the guarantor's consent can discharge their liability to pay the landlord, the High Court has said.
Ruling Date: 6th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
DEFRA publishes the outcome of the consultation on the draft policy statement on hazardous waste infrastructure projects.
Published Date: 6th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposals to introduce stiffer penalties for more serious environmental offenders.
Response Deadline: 6th June 2013
Court Rulings
UK Ruling: Patent issues should be tried before fair, reasonable and non discriminatory (FRAND) licensing matters, the High Court rules.
Ruling Date: 6th June 2013
7th
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on a notification process for new build dedicated biomass projects.
Response Deadline: 7th June 2013
10th
Compliance Guidance
The DECC has published a guide for Green Deal providers on the steps they are likely to undertake when creating a Green Deal Plan.
Published Date: 10th June 2013
Compliance Guidance
BIS publishes a policy paper and new guidance containing further detail on the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013.
Published Date: 10th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Call for evidence on the impact of the RID/ADR 2013 amendments as implemented through the transport of dangerous goods regulations.
Response Deadline: 10th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on improving the disputes resolution procedure for consumers and small businesses in cross-border claims.
Response Deadline: 10th June 2013
11th
Regulation Consultations
BIS has published revised draft regulations on narrative reporting that are due to come into effect in October 2013.
Published Date: 11th June 2013
EU Laws
An EU regulation establishing criteria determining when glass cullet is no longer considered to be a waste has come into force.
Deadline: 11th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
ACAS publishes the outcome of its consultation on a Code to support new rules on the use of settlement agreements. [PDF]
Published Date: 11th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposed changes to fees paid to Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
Response Deadline: 11th June 2013
12th
Regulation Consultations
BIS publishes a draft bill to streamline existing consumer rights legislation and introduce new rights for consumers and businesses.
Published Date: 12th June 2013
Business Laws
Lloyd’s Register releases new Rules, Class Notation and Guidance Notes for offshore wind installations and maintenance vessels.
Published Date: 12th June 2013
13th
Compliance Guidance
BIS publishes an update for guidance on Open General Export Licences for specific controlled military goods.
Published Date: 13th June 2013
Compliance Guidance
BIS publishes updated guidance on manufactured goods and electromagnetic compatibility regulations.
Published Date: 13th June 2013
Regulatory Deadlines
Level 2 premium rate service [PRS] providers which use Payforit must now apply for prior permission to operate.
Application Deadline: 13th June 2013
EU Laws
The EU Parliament has formally adopted new rules reducing the cost of accessing and re-using public sector data.
Start Date: 13th June 2013
Compliance Guidance
BIS publishes an update for guidance on licensing policy and controls on exporting nuclear and related goods to India.
Published Date: 13th June 2013
Compliance Guidance
BIS publishes an update for guidance on international trade regulations for household goods, furniture and furnishings.
Published Date: 13th June 2013
Compliance Guidance
BIS publishes an update for guidance on import and export regulations for the automotive sector.
Published Date: 13th June 2013
14th
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposed changes to planning application fees. [PDF]
Response Deadline: 14th June 2013
Court Rulings
The UK High Court rules on employer ownership of social media accounts set up by employees for business purposes.
Ruling Date: 14th June 2013
Court Rulings
The High Court rules that tenants are legally entitled to remove large equipment they have installed on rented commercial premises.
Ruling Date: 14th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposals to establish a Statutory Code and an independent Adjudicator for the pubs sector.
Response Deadline: 14th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposals to further deregulate planning regulations for mobile communications and update/ clarify existing regulations. [PDF]
Response Deadline: 14th June 2013
17th
Business Laws
DECC’s charging regime for oil and gas licensing, exploration and development comes into force on 17 June 2013.
Start Date: 17th June 2013
Regulator Services
Legal Advice Service: Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service launch a free online advice service for employers and employees.
Start Date: 17th June 2013
Business Laws
The Forestry (2010 Act) (Commencement No. 3) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013 comes into force in June 2013.
Start Date: 17th June 2013
18th
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on a proposal to introduce the Standards of Conduct(SOC) as a binding licence condition for energy suppliers.
Response Deadline: 18th June 2013
Business Laws
A Bill designed to ensure the effective and sustainable management of farmed and wild fisheries has come into force.
Start Date: 18th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on FSA proposals to give the new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) the power to publish warning notices.
Response Deadline: 18th June 2013
19th
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on a special administration regime for payment and settlement systems.
Response Deadline: 19th June 2013
Compliance Guidance
DEFRA publishes the outcome of the consultation on draft guidance on the testing procedure for prohibited substances in organic products.
Published Date: 19th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on a proposal to simplify certain procedures for notifying mergers under EU legislation.
Response Deadline: 19th June 2013
20th
Business Laws
Legislation relating to the prevention and control of pollution caused by industrial emissions will come into force on 20 June 2013.
Start Date: 20th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
The motoring services agencies publish the outcome of the consultation on reforms to services for customers and businesses.
Published Date: 20th June 2013
Legal Statistics
Regulation Statistics: The Ministry of Justice publishes figures for employment tribunals and Employment Appeals Tribunals (EAT) for Q1 of 2013 and business year 2012/2013.
Published Date: 20th June 2013
21st
Regulation Consultations
Call for evidence on the EU directive on network and information security.
Response Deadline: 21st June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on amendments to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations.
Response Deadline: 21st June 2013
Compliance Guidance
HSE has revised it's guide for employers providing work experience placements.
Published Date: 21st June 2013
Regulation Consultations
The DCLG has published the outcome of the consultation on the proposal to extend the infrastructure planning regime to business and commercial projects.
Published Date: 21st June 2013
25th
Court Rulings
UK Ruling: An agency worker did not leave by 'mutual consent' when his work was moved, the Employment Appeal Tribunal rules.
Ruling Date: 25th June 2013
Business Laws
Employers will be made responsible for harassment of employees who publicly disclose bad behaviour.
Implementation Deadline: 25th June 2013
Business Laws
Employees dismissed on the grounds of political opinion will be exempted from the two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims.
Implementation Deadline: 25th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Food Standard Agency launches consultation on proposed changes to the Food Law Code of Practice.
Response Deadline: 17th September 2013
Business Laws
The Groceries Code Adjudicator has been formally established by Act of Parliament to ensure supermarkets treat their suppliers fairly.
Start Date: 25th June 2013
Business Laws
From 25 June 2013, disclosures of information must be made "in the public interest" in order to qualify for protection.
Start Date: 25th June 2013
Business Laws
The new Act makes amendments to other Planning Acts and comes into force on 25 June 2013.
Start Date: 25th June 2013
26th
Court Rulings
Supreme court rules that employees working in the 'same employment', but in a different establishment will receive equal protections.
Published Date: 26th June 2013
Court Rulings
The Court of Session rules that a property developer was entitled to seek the full purchase price when the buyer pulled out at the last minute.
Ruling Date: 26th June 2013
Court Rulings
UK Ruling: The Supreme Court rules on the requirements for service of English legal proceedings in certain overseas countries.
Ruling Date: 26th June 2013
27th
Regulation Consultations
Gov.uk issues a call for views into corporate responsibility issues within small and medium sized enterprises.
Response Deadline: 27th September 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation Report: HM Treasury publishes the outcome of the consultation on transferring consumer credit regulation to the Financial Conduct Authority.
Published Date: 27th June 2013
28th
Regulator Services
Financial Conduct Authority have issued a report on mobile phone insurance failings and suggested improvements.
Published Date: 28th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation Report: The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs publishes the outcome of the consultation on new sustainable development indicators for business.
Published Date: 28th June 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposed changes to tariffs for a number of technologies currently supported in the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme.
Response Deadline: 28th June 2013
30th
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on the Scotland Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020 for environmental, agricultural and other rural businesses.
Response Deadline: 30th June 2013
Business Diary: UK Regulations - June 2013