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17 April 2009
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Legislation round-up

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Legislation news update

In force
20 Aug 08

Legislation
Child Support Commissioners (Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/1955)

Summary
Definition of a panel member amended to include a solicitor or barrister.

In force
29 Aug 08

Legislation
Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transitional Arrangements) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2113)

Summary
Make provision for the transition to a single tier of local government in relation to areas in England for which an order has been made under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, s 7. There is a single tier of local government where there is a sole principal authority for the area (a single tier council).

In force

1 Sept 08

Legislation
Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2093)

Summary
Update rules for granting planning permission or subsequent consent without consideration of environmental information.

In force
3 Sept 08

Legislation
Export and Import of Dangerous Chemicals Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2108)

Summary
Amend and revoke listed regulations in order to provide customs with more power, and to protect detainees. An exporter or importer

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