The Order brought into force a revised code of practice for sanctions concerning biometric registration, supporting the transition to digital immigration documents.

The Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Civil Penalty Code of Practice) Order 2025 establishes a revised code of practice for sanctions related to non-compliance with biometric registration regulations, effective March 27, 2025.

The revision facilitates a transition from physical to digital immigration documents and was preceded by public consultation.

The order applies across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

The 2025 regulations established a framework for alternative courses to prosecution for specific traffic offenses, defined approving bodies and fee allocation, and restricted course offerings for repeat offenders.

These regulations establish a system in England and Wales for offering approved courses as an alternative to prosecution for specified fixed penalty traffic offenses.

The regulations define eligible offenses, specify approving bodies (initially including police forces and UKROEd Limited, with police forces losing that power after two years), detail fee allocation percentages among policing bodies, course providers, and UKROEd, and prohibit offering courses to repeat offenders within three years of a prior offense.

The regulations come into effect on March 31, 2025.

The Order officially designated 'Majeed Brigade' as another name for the proscribed organization 'Baluchistan Liberation Army'.

The Proscribed Organisations (Name Change) Order 2025, made under the Terrorism Act 2000, officially recognizes ‘Majeed Brigade’ as an alternative name for the proscribed organization ‘Baluchistan Liberation Army.’ This action aims to improve counter-terrorism efforts by closing legal loopholes and facilitating effective prosecution and monitoring of the group’s activities, regardless of the name used.

The order extends to the entire United Kingdom and took effect the day after parliamentary review.