Delayed the implementation of new anti-social behaviour case review procedures that were due to begin on 26 October 2026.

These Regulations postpone the commencement of specific provisions within the Crime and Policing Act 2026 that were originally scheduled to take effect on 26 October 2026.

By amending previous commencement regulations, this instrument prevents Section 6 and Schedule 3 of the Act—which concern the further review of anti-social behaviour cases—from entering into force on that date.

The delay applies to the relevant bodies responsible for anti-social behaviour case reviews in England and Wales and the individuals seeking such reviews.

Authorized the use of digital identification for age verification in licensed premises across England and Wales.

This Order amends the mandatory licensing conditions for premises in England and Wales that sell or supply alcohol, permitting the use of digital identification for age verification.

It authorizes responsible persons at licensed premises and clubs to accept digital ID, provided the verification service is supplied by a provider registered under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

The Order requires that digital verification services meet specific security standards, defined as a 'medium level of confidence' within the UK Digital Verification Services (DVS) trust framework.

Amended immigration fee structures to exempt detainees from certain human rights application costs and updated fees for Isle of Man work routes.

This instrument amends the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2018 to introduce new fee exceptions and update charges for specific visa categories.

It directs that individuals in immigration detention or the Family Returns Process are exempt from fees when applying for leave based on Human Rights Convention rights.

The regulations also remove fees for closed visa routes, establish new fees for the Global Business Mobility routes in the Isle of Man, and provide fee exceptions for transfer of conditions for those with leave under Appendix EU. These changes apply to the Home Office, the Treasury, and applicants seeking entry clearance or leave to remain in the United Kingdom or the Isle of Man.

Defined the criteria for determining the primary use of multi-purpose premises to clarify responsibilities under counter-terrorism protection laws.

These Regulations establish the legal criteria for identifying the "principal use" of a building or site that serves two or more purposes listed in Schedule 1 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.

The rules direct responsible persons to first evaluate the purpose and nature of the premises based on their physical design, continued use, and local authority treatment.

If a primary use remains unclear, the regulations mandate a secondary assessment of the time and space allocated to each activity.

These provisions apply to persons responsible for qualifying premises and events across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Authorized private contractors at short-term holding facilities to take photographs of migrants for immigration purposes starting October 2026.

These Regulations expand the category of 'authorised persons' permitted to take photographs of individuals under immigration control.

Specifically, the order grants this authority to employees of private contractors working at short-term holding facilities.

The measure applies to the Home Office, its contracted security providers, and individuals detained or processed at these facilities, ensuring that the staff managing these sites have the same legal powers to take photographs as they do to take fingerprints.

Activated statutory requirements for Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews in England and Wales starting 15 September 2026.

These Regulations bring into force section 19 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 on 15 September 2026, establishing a statutory framework for Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews in England and Wales.

This new system replaces the previous Domestic Homicide Reviews and mandates that specific public bodies—including local authorities, police forces, and NHS integrated care boards—participate in investigations to identify lessons following a death linked to domestic abuse.

The regulations apply to England and Wales and Northern Ireland, though they maintain existing homicide review protocols for Northern Ireland.

Reduced the fees for basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates and the criminal record update service.

These Regulations reduce the fees charged for various types of criminal record checks and the criminal record update service in England and Wales.

The order lowers the cost of basic and standard certificates to £20, reduces enhanced certificate fees to £41, and adjusts the update service fee to £15.

These changes apply to any individual or employer applying for a certificate or update information through the Disclosure and Barring Service starting from 5 October 2026.

Reduced the fees for criminal conviction, criminal record, and enhanced criminal record certificates in Jersey.

These regulations reduce the fees charged for various criminal record checks and update services in Jersey.

The Secretary of State exercises powers under the Police Act 1997, as extended to Jersey, to lower the cost of basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates as well as the annual subscription to the update service. The changes apply to individuals and employers in Jersey seeking background checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) framework.