Made under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
2 statutory instruments made using powers in the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Removal, Storage and Disposal of Motor Vehicles Timeframes (Amendment) Regulations 2026
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Police Reform Act 2002, Road Traffic Act 1988, Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
Shortened the time periods and standardized the notice requirements for the retention and disposal of motor vehicles seized by police authorities.
These Regulations amend existing statutory instruments to shorten the mandatory timeframes for the retention and disposal of motor vehicles seized by the police. The order directs that previously varied periods—including 14 days, 21 days, 3 months, or 7 working days—be standardized to 7 calendar days for the purposes of vehicle collection and disposal eligibility.
It applies to police authorities and vehicle storage contractors in England and Wales, with certain parts also extending to Scotland.
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (Application to Food Crime Officers) Regulations 2025
The regulations extended police powers related to investigation and prosecution of food crime to food crime officers in England and Wales.
These regulations, effective May 1st, 2025, extend certain provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (CJPOA) to food crime officers in England and Wales.
Specifically, they grant food crime officers powers related to entry, search, seizure, and detention, subject to modifications outlined in the regulations.
The changes aim to enhance the investigation and prosecution of food-related crimes.