The United Kingdom has historically played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith in the 19th century, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two world wars and the Irish Republic's withdrawal from the union. The second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council and a founding member of NATO and the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy. The Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly were established in 1999. The latter was suspended until May 2007 due to wrangling over the peace process, but devolution was fully completed in March 2010.
The UK was an active member of the EU from 1973 to 2016, although it chose to remain outside the Economic and Monetary Union. However, frustrated by a remote bureaucracy in Brussels and massive migration into the country, UK citizens on 23 June 2016 narrowly voted to leave the EU. The so-called “Brexit” will take years to carry out but could be the signal for referenda in other EU countries where skepticism of EU membership benefits is strong.
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Displaying 166 - 170 of 782Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2009 (S.I. No. 1996 of 2009).
These Rules amend the Land Registration Rules 2003 in relation with overseas companies and by providing an additional form of execution for limited liability partnerships consequent upon the coming into force of the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009.
Amends: Land Registration Rules 2003 (S.I. No. 1417 of 2003). (2003-05-19)
Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 1050 of 2010).
These Regulations amend the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1992 by correcting two errors in Schedule 1 substituted in the principal Regulations by the Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2009 to give effect to certain provisions to Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major accident hazards involving dangerous substances. They also concern immunity from prosecution and contravention proceedings.
Amends: Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 656 of 1992). (1992-03-11)
Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2008 (S.I. No. 1919 of 2008).
These Rules amend the Land Registration Rules 2003, which make detailed provision for land registration in England and Wales under powers contained in the Land Registration Act 2002. They amend the principal rules by: (a) substituting a new Schedule 1 (prescribed forms); (b) making amendments to certain rules consequential upon the new Schedule 1, (c) making provision for evidence in support of certain applications to be given in the form of a statement of truth, and (d) amending provisions relating to entries in the register in certain cases.
Water Act 1989 (Chapter 15).
The Water Act 1989 sanctioned a major shift in the policy of the government towards severing the public utility function from the comprehensive scope of water management authority of the Regional Water Authorities operating in England and Wales, and entrusting it with limited public companies. The regulatory functions hitherto vested in the said authorities, augmented by the addition of regulatory functions with respect to navigation, river conservancy and harbours are vested in a National Rivers Authority.
Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 452 of 2009).
These Regulations lay down the procedure and time limits in connection with procedures for appeals under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 which are to be considered on the basis of representations in writing.
Implements: Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (1990 Chapter 8). (1990-05-24)