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
Removed emergency flight restrictions in the Chelmsford area with immediate effect on 7 August 2026.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Chelmsford area by the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Chelmsford) (Emergency) (No. 2) Regulations 2026.
The Secretary of State directs that these restrictions be lifted with immediate effect, allowing all aircraft to resume operations in the specified airspace.
The order applies to all pilots, aircraft operators, and air traffic control services previously subject to the emergency flight ban.
Established an emergency no-fly zone below 2,300 feet around Wychnor starting 6 August 2026.
These Regulations prohibit all aircraft from flying below 2,300 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular area centered on Wychnor, Staffordshire. The restriction applies immediately to all civil and private aviation, with the exception of aircraft operating under the instructions of Staffordshire Police. The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to address an unspecified emergency in the interest of public safety.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Sherburn-in-Elmet Air Race) Regulations 2026
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.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace near Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome to accommodate the Royal Aero Club Air Race on 22nd and 23rd August 2026.
The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified boundary during four distinct time windows.
The restrictions apply to all civil aircraft, excluding those that receive express permission from the Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome air-ground service or official race organizers.
Restricted flight operations within a 4-nautical-mile radius of RAF Syerston on 20 August 2026 for public safety during air displays.
These regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around Royal Air Force Syerston to facilitate flying displays for the Royal Air Force Air Cadet National Air and Space Camp.
The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 8,300 feet within a four-nautical-mile radius of the base on 20 August 2026, between 09:30 and 16:30 UTC. These restrictions apply to all civil and military pilots, except those granted explicit permission by designated display directors or air traffic service personnel.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Reading Festival) Regulations 2026
Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of the Reading Festival between 26 and 31 August 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Reading, Berkshire, during the 2026 Reading Festival.
The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft from 17:00 UTC on 26 August 2026 until 16:00 UTC on 31 August 2026, with specific exemptions for police air support and aircraft granted permission by the event's Silver Commander.
The Secretary of State issued these rules under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to ensure public safety and security during the gathering.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft near Edinburgh Castle on 6 August 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level in a specified area around Edinburgh Castle on 6 August 2026.
The restriction applies between 18:00 and 21:59 Co-ordinated Universal Time to protect the public during a rehearsal for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Pilots may only fly unmanned aircraft within this zone if they have obtained prior permission from the Police Scotland Aviation Safety and Security Unit.
Established a temporary restricted flight zone near Eastbourne for public safety during the 2026 International Airshow.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace in the vicinity of Eastbourne, East Sussex, to accommodate the 2026 Eastbourne International Airshow.
Between 13 August and 16 August 2026, aircraft are prohibited from flying below 5,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified geographical area between 10:00 and 16:00 UTC daily.
The restrictions apply to all civil aircraft, except those granted specific permission by the Eastbourne International Airshow Flying Display Director.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Clacton Airshow) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft near Clacton-on-Sea for the duration of the 2026 Clacton Airshow.
These regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level in a specific area near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, on 27 August 2026.
The restriction applies between 16:00 and 20:00 Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC) to protect public safety during the Clacton Airshow.
The prohibition affects all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who receive explicit permission from the Essex Police counter UAS Bronze Commander.