Home Office Legislation
91 statutory instruments made by the Home Office, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Licensing Act 2003 (FIFA World Cup Licensing Hours) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2026
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Licensing Act 2003
Adjusted the licensing hour extensions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to account for match delays and postponements.
This Order modifies the licensing framework for premises in England and Wales during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It directs that existing licensing hour extensions for specific matches—including quarter-finals, semi-finals, the third-place play-off, and the final involving England—be automatically adjusted in the event of match delays, postponements, or re-plays.
The instrument applies to premises regulated under the Licensing Act 2003, permitting them to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises for an additional period ending either 30 minutes after a match concludes or at specified hourly limits, depending on the circumstances of the fixture.
The National Crime Agency Barred List and National Crime Agency Advisory List Regulations 2026
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Crime and Policing Act 2026
Established the administrative requirements and removal procedures for the National Crime Agency's barred and advisory lists.
These Regulations require the Director General of the National Crime Agency to maintain and manage two specific lists: the barred list, for individuals dismissed for misconduct, and the advisory list, for those who resigned or retired while subject to investigations.
The document mandates the inclusion of specific personal and professional details for listed individuals, including the nature of the conduct or allegations involved.
It further establishes procedures for the automatic removal of individuals in cases of death, successful legal appeals, or findings of unfair dismissal, and creates a statutory process for individuals to apply for removal from either list after five years.
The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2026
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Asylum and Immigration Act 2025
Activated legal timeframes for the First-tier Tribunal to determine specific immigration and deportation appeals within 24 weeks.
The Secretary of State brings into force sections 49 and 50 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 effective 12th August 2026.
These regulations mandate that the First-tier Tribunal determine certain immigration appeals within 24 weeks, specifically targeting appellants receiving government accommodation support and non-detained individuals liable for deportation due to criminal convictions.
These requirements apply to the Tribunal judiciary and administration, though the timeframe may be waived if the Tribunal deems compliance not reasonably practicable or if the appeal is conducted from outside the United Kingdom.
The Proscribed Organisations (Name Changes) Order 2026
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Terrorism Act 2000
Specified three alternative names for previously proscribed organisations to ensure they are subject to the same legal restrictions as the names listed in the Terrorism Act 2000.
This Order specifies alternative names for certain organisations already listed as proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000.
It directs that 'The Islamic Thinkers Society' be treated as another name for Al-Ghurabaa and The Saved Sect, 'The Resistance Front' as another name for Lashkar e Tayyaba, and 'Babbar Khalsa International' as another name for Babbar Khalsa.
The Order applies to law enforcement and the judicial system by extending the legal consequences of proscription—such as criminal offences related to membership, support, and the wearing of clothing—to these additional names.
The Licensing Act 2003 (FIFA World Cup Licensing Hours) (Amendment) Order 2026
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Licensing Act 2003
Amended existing licensing extensions to permit alcohol sales during specific late-night and early-morning FIFA World Cup matches in July 2026.
This Order amends existing licensing regulations in England and Wales to extend the permitted hours for the sale of alcohol and provision of regulated entertainment during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It modifies the Licensing Act 2003 (FIFA World Cup Licensing Hours) Order 2026 to add a seven-hour extension starting at 10 p.m. on 5th July 2026 for a round of 16 match held at 1 a.m. the following day.
Additionally, it adjusts the commencement time for the extension related to the tournament final on 19th July 2026 to 10 p.m. instead of 11 p.m., contingent on the England national team's participation.
These changes apply to licensed premises and qualifying clubs regulated under the Licensing Act 2003.
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 Immigration (Restrictions on Employment and Residential Accommodation) (Prescribed Requirements and Codes of Practice) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, Immigration Act 2014, Immigration Act 2016
Updated statutory requirements for document checks to include digital verification services and revised liability rules for contractors and online matching platforms.
These Regulations amend existing immigration orders to integrate digital verification services into the 'right to work' and 'right to rent' checking processes.
They mandate that employers and landlords wishing to establish an excuse against civil penalties must increasingly rely on registered Digital Verification Service Providers (DVSPs) when using technology for facial recognition or document validation.
The document also introduces new compliance requirements for complex labor arrangements, such as online matching services and subcontracting chains, and Brings into force four revised codes of practice regarding civil penalties and the avoidance of unlawful discrimination.
These measures apply to all employers in the UK and landlords or agents managing residential tenancies in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2026
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Asylum and Immigration Act 2025
Commenced section 48 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 to extend illegal working prohibitions to additional working arrangements.
These Regulations bring into force section 48 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 on 1 October 2026.
This section amends the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to extend the prohibition of illegal working to arrangements beyond standard contracts of employment and expands the scope of associated civil penalties.
The instrument applies to the Secretary of State and those engaged in, or overseeing, various working arrangements within the United Kingdom.