Legislation Published August 2026
36 statutory instruments were made in August 2026, with the majority concerning temporary transport restrictions and emergency aviation safety. The Criminal Justice (Sentencing) (Licence Conditions) (Amendment and Revocation) Order 2026 updated standard requirements for individuals released on licence, including new rules regarding the disclosure of passport information. The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Commencement No. 3) (England) Regulations 2026 introduced a requirement for schools in England to maintain and publish allergy safety policies. Additionally, the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2026 created a new urban development area and a dedicated corporation to oversee its growth.
Most significant this month: The Criminal Justice (Sentencing) (Licence Conditions) (Amendment and Revocation) Order 2026
Summary
- 20th Aug 26 Activated the legal requirement for schools in England to maintain and publish allergy safety policies starting 1 September 2026. View Education Health and Social Care Local Government
- 18th Aug 26 Restricted flight operations below 3,000 feet in the Trawsfynydd area for a specific nine-hour period on 18 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 18th Aug 26 Established an emergency no-fly zone for drones below 1,300 feet in Billing, Northampton, effective August 18, 2026. View Justice Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Established an emergency restricted airspace zone for unmanned aircraft near Dowlais, South Wales, effective 15 August 2026. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Established an immediate no-fly zone for drones below 1,500 feet in a 0.54 nautical mile radius around Llantrisant due to an emergency. View Infrastructure Justice Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Established a temporary no-fly zone for drones below 2,900 feet in the Blaenavon area to facilitate emergency response operations. View Justice Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Established an immediate no-fly zone for drones within a specified radius of Ferndale to support emergency operations. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet within a 2.7 nautical mile radius of Dowlais, South Wales, to facilitate emergency response. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft flight below 4,000 feet within a 12.4 nautical mile radius of Deri, South Wales, to facilitate emergency services. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 17th Aug 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 2,900 feet within 4.3 nautical miles of Pontypridd to facilitate emergency response operations. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 14th Aug 26 Established an emergency restricted airspace below 3,000 feet within 1.5 nautical miles of Lewes and revoked the previous emergency regulations for the area. View Justice Transport
- 14th Aug 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Llanwonno area of Wales with immediate effect. View Transport
- 14th Aug 26 Established an immediate emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft over Pantside, Wales. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 14th Aug 26 Prohibited unauthorized flight below 1,500 feet in a specific area of Stourbridge due to an emergency. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 14th Aug 26 Established an immediate emergency no-fly zone below 3,000 feet within 1.5 nautical miles of Lewes, East Sussex. View Justice Transport
- 14th Aug 26 Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet near Swinderby, Lincolnshire, for the duration of the 2026 Lost Village Festival. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 12th Aug 26 Activated legal powers on 13 August 2026 allowing probation services to disclose offender information to victims deemed at risk of harm. View Benefits and Welfare Health and Social Care Justice
- 12th Aug 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,200 feet in the Notting Hill area during the 2026 Carnival period. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 11th Aug 26 Prohibited aircraft flight below 2,500 feet within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of Ringwood, Hampshire, due to an emergency. View Justice Transport
- 11th Aug 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Buckfastleigh, Devon, on 12 August 2026 for public safety purposes. View Justice Local Government Transport
- 10th Aug 26 Revised the standard licence conditions for released prisoners and introduced new requirements for disclosing passport information. View Civil Liberties Justice
- 10th Aug 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Hooton Roberts area of South Yorkshire with immediate effect. View Justice Transport
- 10th Aug 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Wychnor area with immediate effect on 10 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 10th Aug 26 Prohibited unmanned aircraft flights below 800 feet in a specific South Yorkshire emergency zone. View Justice Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Removed emergency flight restrictions in the Chelmsford area with immediate effect on 7 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Established an emergency no-fly zone below 2,300 feet around Wychnor starting 6 August 2026. View Justice Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Restricted flying in the vicinity of Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome during specific windows on 22nd and 23rd August 2026 to facilitate a Royal Aero Club Air Race. View Culture and Sport Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Restricted flight operations within a 4-nautical-mile radius of RAF Syerston on 20 August 2026 for public safety during air displays. View Defence Justice Transport
- 7th Aug 26 Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of the Reading Festival between 26 and 31 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft near Edinburgh Castle on 6 August 2026. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Established a temporary restricted flight zone near Eastbourne for public safety during the 2026 International Airshow. View Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft near Clacton-on-Sea for the duration of the 2026 Clacton Airshow. View Culture and Sport Justice Transport
- 5th Aug 26 Established the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation and designated its operational urban development area effective 23 July 2026. View Housing Infrastructure Local Government
- 3rd Aug 26 Corrected a terminological error in police vetting regulations by replacing 'police candidate' with 'police officer'. View Justice Labour
- 3rd Aug 26 Revoked the emergency flight restrictions over Dovestones Reservoir in Manchester with immediate effect. View Transport
- 3rd Aug 26 Established an emergency restricted airspace zone for unmanned aircraft near Llanwonno, Wales, effective 3 August 2026. View Justice Local Government Transport
The Victims and Courts Act 2026 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 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.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Notting Hill) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,200 feet in the Notting Hill area during the 2026 Carnival period.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,200 feet within a specific area of Notting Hill, London, during the 2026 Notting Hill Carnival.
The restriction applies to all drone operators from 0700 hours on 30 August 2026 until 0100 hours on 1 September 2026, unless they have obtained specific permission from the Metropolitan Police Service Air Support Unit.
The measure aims to ensure public safety by managing airspace over large crowds.
Prohibited aircraft flight below 2,500 feet within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of Ringwood, Hampshire, due to an emergency.
These Regulations establish a restricted airspace zone around Ringwood, Hampshire, prohibiting aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate.
The order applies to all aircraft, with an exception for those operating under directions from the Hampshire and IOW Police. The Secretary of State for Transport issued these rules as an emergency measure to address a public interest concern arising from a local emergency.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Buckfastleigh, Devon) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Buckfastleigh, Devon, on 12 August 2026 for public safety purposes.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a specific 0.5 nautical mile radius around Buckfastleigh, Devon.
The restriction applies on 12 August 2026 between 0600 and 1600 Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC).
The order applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the Devon and Cornwall Police Counter-UAS Team.
The Criminal Justice (Sentencing) (Licence Conditions) (Amendment and Revocation) Order 2026
Revised the standard licence conditions for released prisoners and introduced new requirements for disclosing passport information.
This Order updates the standard conditions applied to offenders released from prison on determinate sentences in England and Wales.
It mandates that offenders disclose passport details, obtain permission before applying for new travel documents, and keep supervising officers informed of all contact details and employment changes.
The Order applies to all offenders subject to supervision under Chapter 6 of Part 12 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and defines the role of the supervising officer responsible for managing these individuals.
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Hooton Roberts area of South Yorkshire with immediate effect.
These Regulations immediately lift emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Hooton Roberts area of South Yorkshire. By revoking the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Hooton Roberts, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026, the Secretary of State restores standard airspace permissions for all aircraft and drone operators.
The measure applies to all civilian and commercial flight activity within the coordinates formerly restricted by Statutory Instrument 2026/912.
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Wychnor area with immediate effect on 10 August 2026.
This statutory instrument removes emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Wychnor area.
It restores standard airspace access by revoking the specific emergency regulations that had prohibited or limited flight activity.
The order applies to all aircraft, including commercial flights, private aviation, and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), and is effective immediately from the time of signing.
Prohibited unmanned aircraft flights below 800 feet in a specific South Yorkshire emergency zone.
These Regulations establish a restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Hooton Roberts, South Yorkshire, due to an active emergency.
The order prohibits the flight of any unmanned aircraft below 800 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate.
These restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, with the exception of those flying under the specific direction of the South Yorkshire Police.