Legislation delays have been overcome says Minister

Thursday, 12 January 2017 00:00

26 pieces of new legislation are due to be brought in on the Isle of Man over the next two years.

Government has published a list of new and updated laws it wants to progress as part of the Programme for Government.

Among the pieces scheduled are new Bills covering fraud, education, sexual offences and the rating and valuation system - legislation concerning Brexit could also be added to the list.

Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas says previous delays surrounding drafting and bringing in new laws have been overcome:

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