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Office of Rail Regulation

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) is the independent government department responsible for the regulation of the railways in the United Kingdom. Its areas of responsibility include issuing licences to operate trains, ensuring competition in the provision of rail services and protection of passengers' interests. In addition to their role as economic regulator, ORR is the health and safety regulator for the rail industry. The website provides information on the role and work of the ORR. It includes the full-text of its most recent annual report, rail statistics and press notices.

Ofwat

Ofwat is the independent government watchdog for the water and sewage industry in England and Wales. Its website provides information on the role of the regulator as well as access to a large number its leaflets and consultation papers. These relate to issues such as competition and regulation in the water industry, the introduction of water meters, water bills and charging for water.

Competition and Markets Authority

This UK official body took over the functions of the Competition Commission and some of the functions of the Office of Fair Trading in 2014. Its work includes conducting inquiries into monopolies and mergers and prosecuting cartel offences. The website includes a database of cases as well as reports, consutation documents and press releases.

Pinnacle St Lucia

Pinnacle St Lucia is the brand name of the St Lucia Government’s International Financial and World Investment Centre. Its website makes available St Lucia acts and regulations relating to international banking, companies, insurance, funds, trusts, money laundering and related areas.

Digital Legislative Library

Online library of current and historic legislation of Trinidad and Tobago, provided by the Law Revision Commission of Trinidad and Tobago. Includes the 2006 edition of the Revised Laws of Trinidad and Tobago updated to 2015, together with consolidated versions of the Laws as they stood in 1925, 1940, 1950, 1980 and 2004. Both primary and secondary legislation are provided. The collection includes repealed legislation, acts omitted from the Revised Laws (such as private acts) and constitutional instruments. The earliest legislation dates from the 1830s.

Constitution Unit Blog

Website of the UCL Constitution Unit's blog. The Constitution Unit is a research centre whose work focuses on constitutional change. There are posts covering various aspects of constitutional law including parliament, elections and referendums, parties and politicians, judiciary and human rights and monarchy, church and state. Constitution Unit reports, details of current research, and other information about the Unit can be accessed from this page.

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