Documents
tagged "LTN" beginning with "H"
Health and Safety Revised LTN23
Local Councils are made up of over 80,000 councillors and employ over 25,000 staff and have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of its employees and others. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 on employers and employees to protect health and safety. This note sets out some basic principles and highlights principles that councils may need to investigate further.
Wed, 01 Jul 2015
Highways LTN72
Powers of highway authorities so local councils can make representations. Highways Authorities have a number of powers in respect of road safety. This Legal Topic Note details the following powers/ duties:
to change speed limits;
to construct road humps;
to provide pedestrian crossings;
to provide adequate lighting;
to provide signage;
to provide other road calming measures.
Mon, 02 Jul 2012
Honorary titles and officers of dignity LTN12
This LTN concentrates on the titles of honorary freemen and officers of dignity, the current situation in relation to these titles and the power to appoint honorary freemen.
Individuals may enjoy special status in their local area in a variety of different ways. Such status can be by appointment, by conferment or by admission. This Legal Topic Note concentrates on the titles of freemen, officers of dignity and honorary freemen and freewomen. It will first consider the current situation in respect of the ancient titles of freemen and officers of dignity. Then it will outline the position in relation to the power to appoint honorary freemen and freewomen.
Fri, 01 Mar 2013
Human Rights Act LTN24
The Human Rights Act 1988 (the 1988 Act) (which came into effect in October 2000) incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland).
Mon, 13 May 2019