Made under the Crime and Policing Act 2026

9 statutory instruments made using powers in the Crime and Policing Act 2026, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (Commencement No.1 and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026

Activated specific sections of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 on 29 June 2026 and preserved existing motor vehicle licensing regulations.


These Regulations bring the first wave of provisions from the Crime and Policing Act 2026 into force on 29 June 2026.

They apply to various law enforcement agencies, the Secretary of State, and several judicial bodies across England and Wales (and in specific instances, Scotland).

The regulations activate new legal standards for anti-social behaviour orders, protest-related offences, firearms regulation, intimate image offences, and police disciplinary procedures.

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