Made under the Victims and Courts Act 2026
1 statutory instrument made using powers in the Victims and Courts Act 2026, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Victims and Courts Act 2026 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2026
- Department: Ministry of Justice
- Made under: Victims and Courts Act 2026
Activated legal powers on 13 August 2026 allowing probation services to disclose offender information to victims deemed at risk of harm.
These Regulations bring specific provisions of the Victims and Courts Act 2026 into force on 13 August 2026, primarily concerning the disclosure of information to victims of crime. They empower probation service providers to share information with victims who may be at risk of physical or psychological harm, even if the standard criteria for the statutory Victim Contact Scheme are not fully met.
The regulations also apply to responsible clinicians and hospital managers in cases involving offenders under the Mental Health Act 1983, ensuring they respond to information requests related to victim safety.