Legal Register

November 2024 marked a significant month for legal updates in the UK, with 32 new Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS), and Human Resources (HR) laws coming into effect. This legislation reflects ongoing efforts to address critical issues such as climate change, workplace safety, and environmental protection. Notably, the Scottish Parliament introduced the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2024, setting ambitious goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.

Looking ahead, the legislative pipeline remains active, with additional EHS-related laws scheduled for the coming months. These developments highlight the dynamic nature of the regulatory landscape, emphasizing the need for stakeholders to stay informed and proactive in compliance.

This article explores the new laws, amendments, and repeals that defined November 2024, alongside subscription options for accessing tailored legal insights through Spongl’s resources.

Thirty two (32) new EHS & HR laws came into force in the UK during November 2024. 

Looking forward there are currently 12 new EHS related laws coming into force in December 2024, 8 in January, 1 in February, 2 in March, 3 in April, 1 in May and 1 in June 2025.

One new Act was published by the Scottish Parliament. The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2024 sets ambitious climate goals for Scotland to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero by 2045. It replaces previous climate legislation to ensure that Scotland meets its international climate commitments, particularly under the Paris Agreement, and establishes a framework for managing climate impacts and building resilience.

There were 21 new sets of Regulations and 10 new Orders. New laws affecting the 💚 HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT were prominent this month.

The new laws resulted in amendment to 16 existing laws.

There were 4 repeals in the month mainly affecting Welsh ancient monument laws.

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