Made under the Police Reform Act 2002
2 statutory instruments made using powers in the Police Reform Act 2002, 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 (Conduct, Performance and Complaints and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Police Act 1996, Police Reform Act 2002, Policing and Crime Act 2017
These regulations amended the Police Regulations 2003, Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020, Police (Performance) Regulations 2020, Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2020, and Police Appeals Tribunals Rules 2020, primarily to streamline procedures, improve communication methods, and clarify definitions related to police conduct, performance, and complaints.
The Police (Conduct, Performance and Complaints and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend existing UK police regulations.
Key changes include updating probationary service rules for special constables, clarifying gross misconduct definitions, modifying notification and document provision procedures to allow for electronic communication, and streamlining performance review processes.
The amendments also incorporate the Police (Vetting) Regulations 2025 and introduce transitional provisions to manage the transition to the new regulations.