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Consultation launched into effectiveness of the Isle of Man's new sexual offences law
7+ hour, 42+ min ago (340+ words) Isle of Man Today - Do Not Process My Personal Information It came into force just under two years ago A public consultation has been launched into the effectiveness of the Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Act, which came into force…...
Revoking visa did not consider human rights, court told
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (525+ words) Claimant's advocate calls for "unlawful' decision note to be quashed A decision to revoke the visas of foreign nationals was unlawful and should be quashed as it didn't specifically address their human rights, their advocate told a court. Doleance claims…...
Unmasked: The fraudster who left victim ‘abandoned’ in the island after visa scam
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (519+ words) A senior police officer has praised his team and the island's Immigration Service after a man was jailed for his role in a visa fraud that exploited vulnerable victims. The Isle of Man Constabulary launched Operation Helios in February 2023 following…...
NHS charge for new migrants arriving in the Isle of Man announced
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (710+ words) A charge to ensure migrants who arrive in the Isle of Man contribute fairly to NHS services is set to be introduced. An immigration health surcharge will be implemented this year. And the minimum ... A charge to ensure migrants who…...
Island's most senior civil servant resigns after less than 18 months in the role
11+ mon, 1+ day ago (362+ words) The island's top civil servant has announced his shock resignation less than 18 months in post. The government's Chief Executive Officer Andy Ralphs will remain in post until March 31. Mark Lewin, who ... In a statement, he said the decision wasn't an…...