Made under the Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023
1 statutory instrument made using powers in the Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023 (Commencement) Regulations 2026
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023
The regulations formally commenced sections 1, 2, and 3 of the Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023 on April 1st, 2026.
These Regulations officially bring into force key provisions of the Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023 starting April 1st, 2026.
Specifically, they activate Section 1, which creates a new offence for intentional harassment, alarm, or distress motivated by sex under the Public Order Act 1986, and Section 2, which obliges the Secretary of State to issue guidance to police forces regarding this new offence, alongside Section 3 concerning consequential legal amendments.