List of statutory rules of Northern Ireland, 1994 facts for kids
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This article is about the statutory rules of Northern Ireland that were made in 1994. These rules are like detailed instructions or guidelines that help put bigger laws into action. They cover many different parts of life in Northern Ireland, from how businesses should operate to how social support is given. Think of them as the smaller, more specific rules that make sure everything runs smoothly and fairly.
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What Are Statutory Rules?
Laws are often made by the government to cover big ideas. But these laws need lots of specific details to work. That's where statutory rules come in! They are made by government departments. These rules explain exactly how a law should be followed. They make sure the law's goals are met in real life.
For example, a law might say everyone should be safe at work. A statutory rule would then explain *how* to make workplaces safe. It might list what safety training is needed. These rules are very important. They help keep things fair and organized for everyone.
Rules That Help People
In 1994, many statutory rules were made in Northern Ireland. They aimed to improve different areas of life. These rules touched upon health, jobs, and social support.
Keeping People Safe and Healthy
Some rules focused on keeping people safe. The Health and Safety (Training for Employment) Regulations (S.R. 1994 No. 1) made sure that young people and others learning new jobs got proper safety training. This helps prevent accidents at work.
Other rules looked after public health and the environment. The Alkali, &c. Works (Amendment) Order (S.R. 1994 No. 104) and the Public Health (Metrication) Regulations (S.R. 1994 No. 193) helped control pollution. They also updated measurements to the metric system. This helps keep the air clean and protects everyone's health.
The Access to Health Records (1993 Order) (Commencement) Order (S.R. 1994 No. 151) was also important. It meant people could finally see their own health records. This gives individuals more control over their personal health information.
Supporting Workers and Families
Many rules in 1994 were about jobs and social support. The Fair Employment (Increase of Compensation Limit) Order (S.R. 1994 No. 50) helped make workplaces fairer. It increased the amount of money someone could get if they were treated unfairly at work.
Rules like the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (S.R. 1994 No. 74) adjusted benefit payments. This ensured that people receiving social security support had enough money. The Statutory Sick Pay (Rate of Payment) Order (S.R. 1994 No. 82) set the amount of money people got when they were too sick to work.
The Maternity Allowance and Statutory Maternity Pay Regulations (S.R. 1994 No. 176) helped new mothers. They made sure mothers received financial support when they took time off work after having a baby.
Rules for Businesses and Organizations
Some rules focused on how businesses and other groups operate. The Companies (1990 Order) (Commencement No. 5) Order (S.R. 1994 No. 47) brought parts of a larger law about companies into effect. This helped set rules for how companies are formed and run.
The Partnerships and Unlimited Companies (Accounts) Regulations (S.R. 1994 No. 133) set rules for how certain types of businesses keep their financial records. This helps ensure transparency and fairness in business dealings.
Rules like the Occupational Pension Schemes (Deficiency on Winding Up, etc.) Regulations (S.R. 1994 No. 107) helped protect people's pensions. Pensions are savings for when people retire. These rules made sure that if a company's pension scheme ran into trouble, people's retirement money would be protected.
Other Important Rules
There were also rules about specific areas like genetics and justice. The Genetically Modified Organisms (1991 Order) (Commencement No. 1) Order (S.R. 1994 No. 141) started the process of regulating genetically modified organisms. This is important for science and agriculture.
The Criminal Justice (1994 Order) (Commencement) Order (S.R. 1994 No. 446) brought parts of a new law about criminal justice into effect. This helped update how the justice system worked to keep communities safe.
These examples show how statutory rules are a vital part of how laws work. They provide the necessary details to make sure laws are put into practice correctly. They help keep Northern Ireland running smoothly and fairly for everyone.
