Home Office Legislation
91 statutory instruments made by the Home Office, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Data Protection Act 2018 (Qualifying Competent Authorities) Regulations 2025
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Data Protection Act 2018
The Regulations specified the public bodies now recognized as 'qualifying competent authorities' permitted to engage in joint, national security-related personal data processing with UK intelligence services under the Data Protection Act 2018.
These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State under the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), specify which public bodies qualify as 'qualifying competent authorities' to engage in joint processing of personal data with intelligence services under Part 4 of the DPA, a power enabled by the Data (Use and Access) Act to assist in safeguarding national security; the instrument lists various government departments, police forces, customs, and judicial/monitoring bodies as qualifying authorities, citing consultation with the Information Commissioner and Parliamentary approval, and stipulates that the regulations come into force twenty-one days after being made and extend across the UK.
The Proscribed Organisations (Name Change) (Revocation) Order 2025
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Terrorism Act 2000
The Proscribed Organisations (Name Change) Order 2017, which listed 'Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham' as a name for Al-Qa’ida, was revoked to remove that specific name association.
This Order, made by the Secretary of State under the Terrorism Act 2000, revokes the Proscribed Organisations (Name Change) Order 2017, effectively removing the designation that specified 'Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham' as another name for the proscribed organisation Al-Qa’ida across the United Kingdom.
The Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2025
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
The Order officially amended the Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) Order 2014, substituting “Palestine” for “Palestinian Territories” in the list of nationals requiring a transit visa.
This Order, made under powers granted by the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, amends the Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) Order 2014, changing the official designation for transit visa requirements from “Palestinian Territories” to “Palestine” in Schedule 1.
The amendment takes effect on 11th November 2025 and applies across the United Kingdom, with the Secretary of State for the Home Office confirming no significant impact assessment was required for the private or voluntary sectors.
The Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2025
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
The Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2025 added Botswana to the list of countries whose nationals require a transit visa to transit through the United Kingdom.
This Order, made under the powers conferred by the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, amends the Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) Order 2014 to mandate that nationals or citizens of Botswana must now obtain a transit visa when passing through the United Kingdom without entering the country.
The amending Order cites the amendment comes into force on 15th October 2025, though a transitional provision exempts Botswana nationals who have pre-booked travel arriving on or before 25th November 2025.
The Online Safety (CSEA Content Reporting by Regulated User-to-User Service Providers) (Revocation) Regulations 2025
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Online Safety Act 2023
The Secretary of State revoked the Online Safety (CSEA Content Reporting by Regulated User-to-User Service Providers) Regulations 2025 under powers granted by the Online Safety Act 2023.
These Regulations, enacted by the Secretary of State using powers under the Online Safety Act 2023, officially revoke the earlier Online Safety (CSEA Content Reporting by Regulated User-to-User Service Providers) Regulations 2025, effective from November 2nd, 2025, across the whole of the UK, following consultation with the NCA and OFCOM.
The Online Safety Act 2023 (Commencement No. 5) (Revocation) Regulations 2025
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Online Safety Act 2023
The instrument revoked the prior regulations that scheduled specific child protection reporting duties under the Online Safety Act 2023 to commence on November 3rd, 2025.
These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State under the Online Safety Act 2023, revoke the Online Safety Act 2023 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2025, thereby preventing specific provisions of the Act that mandate certain user-to-user service providers to report child sexual abuse and exploitation content to the National Crime Agency from coming into force on their scheduled date of November 3rd, 2025; this legislative action extends across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and is stated not to require a full impact assessment.
The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 and the Terrorism Act 2000 (Port Examination Codes of Practice) Regulations 2025
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019, Terrorism Act 2000
Revised codes of practice for port examination officers were implemented under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 and the Terrorism Act 2000.
These regulations implement revised codes of practice for examining officers under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 and the Terrorism Act 2000.
The Secretary of State revised the codes, published drafts for consultation, considered feedback, and laid the final versions before Parliament.
The updated codes govern the exercise of powers at UK ports and the Northern Ireland border related to combating terrorism and hostile state activity, aiming for better clarity, training, and adherence to legal frameworks.
The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Designated Sites under Section 128) (Amendment) Order 2025
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
The 2025 Order amended the 2007 Order to designate Forest Lodge, Windsor Great Park as a protected site under Section 128 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005.
The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Designated Sites under Section 128) (Amendment) Order 2025, effective September 29, 2025, amends the 2007 Order by adding Forest Lodge, Windsor Great Park to the list of sites protected under Section 128 of the 2005 Act.
This makes trespassing on the specified portion of Forest Lodge an offense.
The amendment involves updating article 2(1)(g) and adding article 2(17) and Schedule 16 to the 2007 Order, with a map delineating the protected area.