Laws of the Land

This Act makes two main changes to Northern Ireland: it adjusts the rules for how government ministers are chosen and appointed, and it gives flexibility in how local property tax rates are calculated and applied across the region.

This Act makes it a crime to deliberately shine lasers at moving vehicles (cars, lorries, planes, helicopters, etc.) in a way that could distract or harm the driver or pilot. Breaking this law can result in criminal charges and penalties because laser attacks can cause accidents and endanger lives.

This Act helps people experiencing domestic abuse by allowing them to end their secure tenancy (rental agreement) early without the usual penalties. It recognises that abuse victims may need to leave quickly for safety reasons, and ensures they can do so while keeping their legal protections as tenants.

This Act created new ways to help UK citizens with their money and pensions. It established free financial guidance services (especially about pensions) and improved the system for making complaints and getting compensation if financial companies treat you badly or give poor advice.

This Act is a law that confirms and strengthens the City of London Corporation's control over managing open spaces (parks, gardens, and green areas) within the City of London. It sets out their powers and responsibilities to look after these public spaces for the benefit of local people and visitors.

This Act sets out rules for how much money Northern Ireland Assembly Members (the politicians in the Northern Ireland Assembly) should be paid for their work. It determines their salaries and the conditions around their pay.

This Act changes the rules for collecting local property taxes (called 'rates' in Northern Ireland) and managing energy services in the region. It gives Northern Ireland more control over these systems rather than following the same rules as the rest of the UK.

The Finance Act 2018 is a law that sets out the UK government's tax and spending plans for that year. It includes changes to tax rates, spending decisions for public services, and how the government will manage the country's money.

This Act creates the rules and licensing system that allow private companies to launch rockets and satellites from the UK. It sets up what space activities are allowed, who can do them, and what safety and environmental standards they must follow.

The Criminal Finances Act 2017 gives UK authorities new powers to track down, freeze, and seize money that comes from serious crimes. It aims to make it harder for criminals to use or hide their illegal profits, and includes rules about reporting suspicious financial activity.

This Act gives members of the armed forces (army, navy, air force) the legal right to request flexible working arrangements, such as parttime hours or adjusted schedules. It brings military personnel in line with civilian workers' rights to balance work and personal life, though requests can still be refused if they would harm military operations.

This Act reduces the amount of business rates (local property tax) that telecommunications companies have to pay on their equipment and infrastructure like phone masts and cables. The goal is to make it cheaper and easier for these companies to build and improve the networks that deliver internet and phone services to UK homes and businesses.

This Act allowed the UK government to approve and implement new European Union regulations and decisions without Parliament having to vote on each one individually. It was passed in 2017 when the UK was still a member of the EU.

This is a finance law that sets out the government's tax rules and spending plans for 2017. It allows the government to collect money through taxes and decide how to use that money for public services and projects.

This Act is a specific law about how New Southgate Cemetery (a burial ground in North London) should be managed and operated. It gives powers to handle cemetery administration, likely covering things like maintenance, fees, and rules for how the cemetery functions.

This Act approved the Northern Ireland Executive's budget (spending plan) for 2017, deciding how government money would be divided between different public services and programs across Northern Ireland.

This Act makes sure that companies organising air travel (like package holiday firms) must be properly licensed and financially protected. It's designed to stop customers losing their money if these companies suddenly collapse or go out of business.

The National Citizen Service Act 2017 creates a legal framework for the NCS programme, which is a voluntary scheme that encourages young British people to take part in community service projects and personal development activities during the summer. It aims to build a sense of national identity and social responsibility among teenagers.

This Act aims to reduce homelessness by requiring local councils to provide earlier help and support to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. It places a legal duty on councils to prevent homelessness and help people secure or keep a home, rather than only helping them once they're already on the streets.

This Act allows the UK to formally sign up to an international agreement (called the Istanbul Convention) that sets standards for preventing and punishing violence against women and domestic abuse. It means the UK commits to having strong laws, support services, and police responses to protect victims.