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Bill aims to modernise Contempt of Court Law
A public consultation has begun into proposed changes to the law governing contempt of court.
The Contempt of Court Bill 2025 modernises existing law relating...
Friday, 26 September 2025
Consultation begins on Justice Reform (Amendment) Bill
The Department of Home Affairs has launched a consultation on amending legislation relating to the Island’s criminal justice system.
The Justice Reform...
Friday, 26 September 2025
OFT urges food shoppers to check prices at the till
Consumers are being encouraged to check the price of their shopping at the till after the Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading (OFT) identified a number of issues...
Thursday, 25 September 2025
New fire legislation for the Isle of Man
Legislation governing the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service and fire safety is to be updated.
A six-week public consultation gauged opinion about the...
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Resignation of Minister without Portfolio
Tim Crookall MHK has announced his resignation as Minister without Portfolio.
Mr Crookall said:
'I have appreciated the opportunity afforded to me as a...
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Thinking about standing as a candidate in the 2026 House of Keys General Election?
Prospective candidates for the General Election 24 September 2026 can today (24 September 2025) formally declare their intention to stand and begin...
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Government to improve financial support for first time home buyers
The level of financial support available for first time home buyers is set to be increased and the eligibility criteria widened in a move to help more young...
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Vision for the future of transport in the Isle of Man
An exciting vision for the future of transport in the island has been published.
The Isle of Man Government’s Transport Strategy looks forward to more...
Monday, 22 September 2025
Area Plan for the North and West adopted by the Cabinet Office
The Area Plan for the North and West is a comprehensive planning document for the North and West of the Island. Should it be approved by Tynwald in October, it...
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Consultation for extension of 20mph speed limits now open for central area of the Isle of Man
The online public consultation into the introduction of 20mph limits on certain roads in the centre of the island – stretching from Peel to Garff - is now live....
Friday, 12 September 2025

