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 Greater Cambridge Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2026
Established the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation and designated its operational urban development area effective 23 July 2026.
This statutory instrument designates a specific area in and around Greater Cambridge as an urban development area and establishes the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation to oversee its regeneration.
It defines the boundaries of the designated area by reference to a deposited map and sets the corporation's effective start date.
The Order applies to the Secretary of State, the newly formed corporation, and the local authorities of Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire, who are required to make the boundary maps available for public inspection.
Corrected a terminological error in police vetting regulations by replacing 'police candidate' with 'police officer'.
This document issues a formal correction to The Police (Conduct and Vetting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.
It amends a specific term within regulation 17, changing 'police candidate's' to 'police officer's' in the newly inserted regulation 5E(1)(c).
The correction ensures the regulation applies to individuals already serving within the police force rather than those applying to join.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester) (Emergency) (No. 2) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Revoked the emergency flight restrictions over Dovestones Reservoir in Manchester with immediate effect.
This instrument removes emergency flight restrictions previously imposed on the airspace surrounding Dovestones Reservoir in Manchester.
It restores the legal right for aircraft and drones to operate in the area by revoking the emergency regulations that had prohibited such activity.
The order applies to all pilots and aircraft operators and took effect at 3.55 p.m. on 3 August 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Llanwonno, Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Established an emergency restricted airspace zone for unmanned aircraft near Llanwonno, Wales, effective 3 August 2026.
The Secretary of State prohibits the flight of unmanned aircraft below 2,600 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Llanwonno, Wales.
The order applies to all drone operators, except those acting under the specific direction of the South Wales Police Operational Support Inspector.
These emergency restrictions took effect at 2:11 p.m. on 3 August 2026 to facilitate the response to an unspecified emergency in the area.