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 246 - 250 of 782Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 258 of 2004).
These Regulations implement Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and Council on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programs on the environment, as regards plans and programs which relate solely to the whole or any part of Scotland. Subject to the exceptions, where the first formal preparatory act in relation to a plan or program to which the Regulations apply is after 21 July 2004, the plan or program cannot be adopted, or submitted for adoption, unless it has been subjected to environmental assessment under the Regulations.
Town and Country Planning (Compensation) (Wales) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 789 (W.105) of 2012).
These Regulations prescribe for Wales types of development for the purposes of section 108(2A) and (3C) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, which limits the circumstances in which compensation is payable for withdrawal or refusal of a planning permission in accordance with section 108.
Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2003 (S.I. 2047 of 2003).
This Order the 1995 Order as follows: the introduction of a requirement to consult, in England, the Regional Development Agency before the grant of planning permission for certain categories of development (art. 3); the introduction of an additional exception to the requirement to consult before the grant of planning permission, for development which is not EIA development where a local planning authority considers that the development proposed is subject to any up to date standing advice issued by the relevant consultee in respect of a category of development. (art. 4).
Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 656 of 1992).
These Regulations implement provisions of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 which provide that the presence of or above the controlled quantity of a hazardous substance on, over or under land, requires hazardous substances consent.
Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Cross Compliance) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. No. 174 of 2010).
These Regulations amend the Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Cross Compliance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 in the requirements associated with Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC) regarding irrigation authorisations, undergrazing, field boundaries protection of semi natural habitats and historic monuments.