No matter where you live in the UK, you are likely to be governed by local byelaws. These are rules that local councils and other organizations such as water companies, conservation trusts and transport authorities can create and enforce. They are defined by their local and specific scope; they usually only apply to one particular […]
The UK’s Data Protection Act – What It Is And How It Works
The UK’s Data Protection Act (DPA) controls how organizations must use information they collect. The original Act was introduced in 1998 and was renewed in 2018 to take account of changes in digital technology. This guide to the DPA will help you to understand what it is, how it works, and why we need it. […]
UK Parliament
The UK Parliament is the seat of Government throughout the United Kingdom. While devolved powers have passed to the Welsh Assembly and Holyrood, the majority of national and international business is still conducted in Westminster. It’s here that elected representatives from around the UK meet to debate and resolve the issues that face the country. […]
Scottish Parliament
Scotland’s Parliament plays an important role in forming laws across Scotland. Hosted in Edinburgh, Scotland’s Government is a powerful force north of the border and has many powers at its disposal. This lets Scots resolves issues that affect them, rather than relying on Westminster to try and handle Scottish issues. How old is the Scottish […]
How Legislation Comes Into Force
In the UK, all new laws must pass through Parliament in order to come into force. This procedure can seem arcane, but it is designed to offer in-depth oversight and control to the MPs who are tasked with running the country. In brief, a new law must be passed through both the House of Commons […]