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Quintin Gill House of Keys General Election Thursday 22Nd September 2016 WE NEED POLITICIANS with COMMITMENT, INDEPENDENCE and EXPERIENCE
DOUGLAS EAST Quintin Gill House of Keys General Election Thursday 22nd September 2016 WE NEED POLITICIANS WITH COMMITMENT, INDEPENDENCE AND EXPERIENCE 2 The General Election on 22nd September is your chance to cast your vote for MHKs to represent you, your family, friends, neighbours and everyone in our community across the Island. It will be an important election as the Isle of Man faces some pressing challenges and serious threats. I believe that more than ever we need politicians with the vision, skills and commitment to make many overdue and very necessary changes in our Parliamentary and Governmental systems. A further five years of the same attitudes and behaviours will further damage the Isle of Man – possibly irreparably. YOUR DECISION WHO YOU VOTE FOR IS THEREFORE CRUCIAL . EXPERIENCED, INDEPENDENT, COMMITTED 3 The comment I have heard most over the past few years, and certainly since canvassing homes and businesses across the constituency, is one of frustration with, and criticism about, the Government. Certainly the Government has been weak, inconsistent, secretive and arrogant but frankly they have been largely allowed to get away with this as the rest of Tynwald Members have failed to hold them to account, let alone present a coherent and positive opposition. All our new MHKs need to have the courage, character and experience to understand what their new role really is. They will then need to act to make the necessary overdue decisions to turn around the fortunes and future of the Isle of Man. With several long-serving politicians retiring it is more important than ever that we have politicians with the necessary experience to understand and undertake their roles fully and immediately. -
P R O C E E D I N G S
T Y N W A L D C O U R T O F F I C I A L R E P O R T R E C O R T Y S O I K O I L Q U A I Y L T I N V A A L P R O C E E D I N G S D A A L T Y N HANSARD Douglas, Tuesday, 9th March 2021 All published Official Reports can be found on the Tynwald website: www.tynwald.org.im/business/hansard Supplementary material provided subsequent to a sitting is also published to the website as a Hansard Appendix. Reports, maps and other documents referred to in the course of debates may be consulted on application to the Tynwald Library or the Clerk of Tynwald’s Office. Volume 138, No. 14 ISSN 1742-2256 Published by the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald, Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PW. © High Court of Tynwald, 2021 TYNWALD COURT, TUESDAY, 9th MARCH 2021 Present: The President of Tynwald (Hon. S C Rodan OBE) In the Council: The Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man (The Rt Rev. P A Eagles), The Attorney General (Mr J L M Quinn QC), Miss T M August-Hanson, Mr P Greenhill, Mr R W Henderson, Mrs K A Lord-Brennan, Mrs M M Maska, Mr R J Mercer, Mrs J P Poole-Wilson and Mrs K Sharpe with Mr J D C King, Deputy Clerk of Tynwald. In the Keys: The Speaker (Hon. -
Reproductive Health Law and Policy Advisory Group Report Knowledge
Reproductive Health Law and Policy Advisory Group Report Knowledge Exchange on Abortion Law Reform: The Isle of Man July 2017 1 Introduction The Reproductive Health Law and Policy Advisory Group is a joint initiative between Queen’s University Belfast School of Law, Ulster University School of Criminology, Politics and Social Policy and Manchester Metropolitan University. Its founding members are Dr Fiona Bloomer (UU), Dr Kathryn McNeilly (QUB) and Dr Claire Pierson (MMU), all of whom have extensive research backgrounds in the area of law and policy pertaining to issues of reproductive health. The Advisory Group was established in early 2016 to provide expertise and knowledge on policy and legal matters related to reproductive health; to facilitate discussions and knowledge transfer between academics, policy and law makers, health professionals and stakeholder groups; to provide advice on legal and policy reform. In March 2017 the group undertook a 3-day knowledge exchange visit to the Isle of Man. This was a unique opportunity to engage with politicians, healthcare professionals and activists. The aim of the visit was to share our experiences of examining abortion law reform in Northern Ireland and to learn about the Isle of Man’s current law reform proposals. The report that follows is a summary of our findings both from desk based research and discussions with key stakeholders in the Isle of Man. The report sets out the current law in the Isle of Man, then provides demographic statistics on those travelling for abortion from the Isle of Man and then moves on to consider issues with the current law in practice and proposals for reform. -
P R O C E E D I N G S
T Y N W A L D C O U R T O F F I C I A L R E P O R T R E C O R T Y S O I K O I L Q U A I Y L T I N V A A L P R O C E E D I N G S D A A L T Y N HANSARD Douglas, Wednesday, 21st April 2021 All published Official Reports can be found on the Tynwald website: www.tynwald.org.im/business/hansard Supplementary material provided subsequent to a sitting is also published to the website as a Hansard Appendix. Reports, maps and other documents referred to in the course of debates may be consulted on application to the Tynwald Library or the Clerk of Tynwald’s Office. Volume 138, No. 20 ISSN 1742-2256 Published by the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald, Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PW. © High Court of Tynwald, 2021 TYNWALD COURT, WEDNESDAY, 21st APRIL 2021 Present: The President of Tynwald (Hon. S C Rodan OBE) In the Council: The Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man (The Rt Rev. P A Eagles), The Attorney General (Mr J L M Quinn QC), Miss T M August-Hanson, Mr P Greenhill, Mr R W Henderson, Mrs K A Lord-Brennan, Mrs M M Maska, Mrs J P Poole-Wilson and Mrs K Sharpe with Mr J D C King, Deputy Clerk of Tynwald. In the Keys: The Speaker (Hon. J P Watterson) (Rushen); The Chief Minister (Hon. -
Polling Districts (Keys Elections) Order 2015 Index
Polling Districts (Keys Elections) Order 2015 Index c POLLING DISTRICTS (KEYS ELECTIONS) ORDER 2015 Index Article Page 1 Title ................................................................................................................................... 3 2 Commencement and effect ............................................................................................ 3 3 Application ...................................................................................................................... 3 4 Division of Keys’ constituencies into polling districts .............................................. 3 5 Definitive maps ............................................................................................................... 4 6 Revocation and saving ................................................................................................... 5 SCHEDULE 7 DIVISION OF CONSTITUENCIES INTO POLLING DISTRICTS 7 ENDNOTES 8 TABLE OF ENDNOTE REFERENCES 8 c SD No.2015/0227 Page 1 Polling Districts (Keys Elections) Order 2015 Article 1 Statutory Document No. 2015/0227 c Representation of the People Act 1995 POLLING DISTRICTS (KEYS ELECTIONS) ORDER 20151 Approved by Tynwald: 22 July 2015 Coming into operation in accordance with article 2 The Treasury, after conducting the consultation required with local authorities, makes the following Order under section 12(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1995. 1 Title This Order is the Polling Districts (Keys Elections) Order 2015. 2 Commencement and effect If approved by Tynwald, -
Composition and Election of the States Assembly: Options for Change
STATES OF JERSEY r COMPOSITION AND ELECTION OF THE STATES ASSEMBLY: OPTIONS FOR CHANGE Presented to the States on 11th December 2006 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee STATES GREFFE 2006 Price code: C R.97 2 REPORT Introduction The Privileges and Procedures Committee undertook to bring forward proposals for changes to the current composition of the States Assembly shortly after taking office in December 2005. The Chairman gave an undertaking to bring forward proposals during his speech in December 2005 when he was appointed and the Chief Minister, during the question period that took place during his appointment process, agreed that this was a matter that had to be tackled following the introduction of the new system of government. During its initial consideration of the issues involved the Committee realised that there were many varying interpretations of what public opinion was on this subject. There was anecdotal evidence from letters and comments in the media, the MORI Poll undertaken for the Clothier Panel, the outcome of the series of parish meetings held by the then Policy and Resources Committee in 2001, and evidence from the personal experience of members of the States during election campaigns or other dealings with their constituents. PPC concluded that it would be extremely difficult to bring forward proposals unless there was a more rigorous and scientific assessment of public opinion on these issues. The Committee therefore commissioned Ipsos-MORI (MORI) to undertake a survey of public opinion. The survey was undertaken according to proper rigorous statistical methodology and the number of residents interviewed, namely 1,295, represented a substantial proportion of the Island’s population for a survey of this nature. -
House of Keys General Election 2021 Guidance for Voters
Guidance for Voters House of Keys General Election 2021 1. Make your vote count The House of Keys is the popularly elected Branch of Tynwald, the Island’s parliament. Every five years the people of the Isle of Man have an opportunity to vote in a General Election to choose who will represent them in the House of Keys. The next House of Keys General Election takes place on Thursday 23 September 2021. Each Member of the House of Keys (MHK) represents a constituency. There are 12 constituencies, with two MHKs for each. Arbory, Castletown and Malew Ayre and Michael Douglas Central Douglas East Douglas North Douglas South Garff Glenfaba and Peel Middle Onchan Ramsey Rushen The choices made by Members of the House of Keys directly affect our daily lives. They make policy, pass laws and regulations, decide how income from taxpayers is spent on public services, and debate issues of national and international importance. House of Keys elections provide an opportunity to make your feelings known on the issues that matter to you. By voting you can influence the decisions that will shape the Island’s future. There are three methods of voting in House of Keys elections. This guide will assist you if you need to register to vote and explain how to: 1) Cast your vote at a polling station 2) Apply for a postal vote 3) Apply, in exceptional circumstances only, for the appointment of a proxy who will be able to vote on your behalf 1 | P a g e 2. Registering to vote Taking part in elections is a fundamental democratic right. -
Polling Districts (Keys Elections) Order 2015 Index
Polling Districts (Keys Elections) Order 2015 Index c POLLING DISTRICTS (KEYS ELECTIONS) ORDER 2015 Index Article Page 1 Title ................................................................................................................................... 3 2 Commencement and effect ............................................................................................ 3 3 Application ...................................................................................................................... 3 4 Division of Keys’ constituencies into polling districts .............................................. 3 5 Definitive maps ............................................................................................................... 4 6 Revocation and saving ................................................................................................... 5 SCHEDULE 7 DIVISION OF CONSTITUENCIES INTO POLLING DISTRICTS 7 c SD No.2015/0227 Page 1 Polling Districts (Keys Elections) Order 2015 Article 1 Statutory Document No. 2015/0227 c Representation of the People Act 1995 POLLING DISTRICTS (KEYS ELECTIONS) ORDER 2015 Approved by Tynwald: 22 July 2015 Coming into operation in accordance with article 2 The Treasury, after conducting the consultation required with local authorities, makes the following Order under section 12(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1995. 1 Title This Order is the Polling Districts (Keys Elections) Order 2015. 2 Commencement and effect If approved by Tynwald, this Order comes into operation — (a) -
Election 2016; and to Make Recommendations for Future Practice in Elections to the House of Keys and to Report No Later Than the April 2017 Sitting of Tynwald
PP 2017/0066(3) REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF THE GENERAL ELECTION 2016-17 Volume 3 REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF THE GENERAL ELECTION On 18th October 2016 it was resolved – That a committee of five Members be appointed with powers to take written and oral evidence pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of the Tynwald Proceedings Act 1876, as amended, to consider all aspects of the organization and operation of the General Election 2016; and to make recommendations for future practice in elections to the House of Keys and to report no later than the April 2017 sitting of Tynwald. The powers, privileges and immunities relating to the work of a committee of Tynwald are those conferred by sections 3 and 4 of the Tynwald Proceedings Act 1876, sections 1 to 4 of the Privileges of Tynwald (Publications) Act 1973 and sections 2 to 4 of the Tynwald Proceedings Act 1984. Committee Membership Mr D C Cretney MLC (Chairman) Mr D J Ashford MHK (Douglas North) Miss C L Bettison MHK (Douglas East) Mrs D H P Caine MHK (Garff) Mr M J Perkins MHK (Garff) Copies of this Report may be obtained from the Tynwald Library, Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas IM1 3PW (Tel: 01624 685520) or may be consulted at www.tynwald.org.im All correspondence with regard to this Report should be addressed to the Clerk of Tynwald, Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PW. Table of Contents VOLUME 1 I. -
(Amendment) Act 2014
c i e AT 8 of 2014 REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (AMENDMENT) ACT 2014 Representation of the People (Amendment) Act 2014 Section 1 c i e REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (AMENDMENT) ACT 2014 Signed in Tynwald: 17 June 2014 Received Royal Assent: 17 June 2014 Announced to Tynwald: 17 June 2014 AN ACT to amend further the Representation of the People Act 1995 with respect to the number and boundaries of the constituencies for elections to the House of Keys and their review; and for connected purposes. BE IT ENACTED by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Council and Keys in Tynwald assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:— 1 Short title The short title of this Act is the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act 2014. 2 Application This Act applies to the general election of the Keys of 2016 and every election thereafter. 3 Provision for Electoral Commission and new constituencies (1) The Representation of the People Act 1995 is amended in accordance with this section. (2) For section 11 substitute — «11 The Electoral Commission (1) The Governor in Council must appoint a body, to be known as the Electoral Commission, within 12 months of the general election of 2021 and every second general election thereafter. c AT 8 of 2014 Page 3 Section 3 Representation of the People (Amendment) Act 2014 (2) However, the Governor in Council may appoint an Electoral Commission at any other time if a resolution of Tynwald so directs. (3) The Electoral Commission must consist of a person appointed to chair the Commission and at least 3 other members. -
Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) Bill 2020 Index
Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) Bill 2020 Index c ELECTIONS (KEYS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES) BILL 2020 Index Section Page PART 1 – INTRODUCTORY 7 1 Short title .......................................................................................................................... 7 2 Commencement .............................................................................................................. 7 3 Interpretation ................................................................................................................... 7 PART 2 – NATIONAL ELECTIONS 10 Qualifications for membership of the Keys 10 4 Qualifications for membership of the Keys .............................................................. 10 Term of the Keys 11 5 Term of the Keys and date of election ....................................................................... 11 6 Summoning, prorogation and dissolution of the Keys ........................................... 11 7 Extension of term of Keys in emergency ................................................................... 11 Vacancies in the Keys 12 8 Report of casual vacancies ........................................................................................... 12 9 Vacancy in seat .............................................................................................................. 12 10 Penalty for sitting or voting when seat vacant ......................................................... 14 Further provisions as to the Keys 14 11 Members to take oaths ................................................................................................ -
House of Keys 2011 General Election Results
House of Keys 2011 General Election Results Constituency Total votes and candidates received AYRE (1 seat) Patrick Stephen Ayres 134 Andrew Alexander Newington-Bridges 429 William Edward Teare 1060 Elected No. voters voting (not including rejected ballot papers) 1623 Rejected ballot papers 9 Total registered voters 2423 % turnout (including rejected ballots) 67.4% CASTLETOWN (1 seat) Colin Leather 108 Jason Robert Moorhouse 479 Mahendrakumar Prabhudas Patel 280 David Anthony Pownall 33 Carol Barbara Quine 43 Richard Alexander Ronan 524 Elected No. voters voting (not including rejected ballot papers) 1467 Rejected ballot papers 3 Total registered voters 2237 % turnout (including rejected ballots) 65.7% DOUGLAS EAST (2 seats) Brenda Josephine Cannell 757 Elected John William Karran 123 Richard Ian Kissack 238 Paul Bryan David Moulton 490 Geraldine Anne O’Neill 441 Christopher Roy Robertshaw 915 Elected No. voters voting (not including rejected ballot papers) 1688 Rejected ballot papers 12 Total registered voters 4136 % turnout (including rejected ballots) 41.1% DOUGLAS NORTH (2 seats) Theodorus Wilhelmus Fleurbaay 869 Robert William Henderson 1227 Elected Anthony Peter Hill 722 John Ramsey Houghton 1376 Elected No. voters voting (not including rejected ballot papers) 2392 Rejected ballot papers 9 Total registered voters 4761 % turnout (including rejected ballots) 50.4% DOUGLAS SOUTH (2 seats) Kathleen Joan Beecroft 1191 Elected David Clifford Cretney 1749 Elected William Mackay Malarkey 1019 No. voters voting (not including rejected ballot papers) 2402 Rejected ballot papers 4 Total registered voters 5165 % turnout (including rejected ballots) 46.6% DOUGLAS WEST (2 seats) Charles Geoffrey Corkish 1017 Elected John Philip Shimmin 1316 Elected John Edward Skinner 732 Christopher Charles Thomas 913 No.