Made under the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026
2 statutory instruments made using powers in the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 (Commencement and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
- Department: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Made under: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026
Commenced the remaining sections of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 and established a phased implementation schedule for marine resource collection notices.
These Regulations bring the remaining sections of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 into legal effect on 9 August 2026.
The instrument activates statutory requirements for the collection, utilization, and disclosure of marine genetic resources, while establishing a phased transitional period for mandatory pre-collection notifications.
It applies to any 'relevant person' as defined by the Act who intends to collect biological material from areas outside national jurisdiction.
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 (Meaning of “Digital Sequence Information”) Regulations 2026
- Department: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Made under: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026
The Regulations formally defined 'digital sequence information' in relation to marine genetic resources for the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026.
These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State, define 'digital sequence information' (DSI) specifically concerning marine genetic resources for the purposes of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026, establishing that DSI means DNA or RNA sequences held in digital format; the legislation comes into force on 10th July 2026 across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, supporting the UK’s implementation of the BBNJ Agreement.