Legislation Published July 2026

151 statutory instruments were made in July 2026, with the highest volume of legislation centered on justice, transport, and economic regulation. Multiple instruments established digital systems for waste tracking and carbon border adjustments, while a significant number of regulations restricted airspace for public events and emergencies. Notable individual changes included the expansion of the infected blood compensation scheme and the nationalisation of British Steel Limited through a property transfer to a government-owned company.

Most significant this month: The Infected Blood Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Summary

The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 8th Jul 26

The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2026 modify the Capital Goods Scheme by amending the Value Added Tax Regulations 1995.

These regulations remove computer equipment from the list of capital items subject to input tax adjustments and increase the minimum expenditure threshold for land, buildings, and civil engineering works from £250,000 to £600,000.

These changes apply to VAT-registered owners of capital items in the United Kingdom, specifically those incurring capital expenditure on or after July 29, 2026.

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The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2026

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.

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The Criminal Justice (Sentencing) (Licence Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026

Published: Tue 7th Jul 26

This Order modifies the standard conditions applied to offenders serving determinate prison sentences upon their release on licence in England and Wales.

It mandates that offenders disclose passport information, seek approval for employment changes, and obtain permission before traveling outside the British Islands or applying for new travel documents.

The Order also updates the language of existing requirements regarding behavior, residency, and communication with supervising officers to increase clarity for the supervised person.

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The Compulsory Electronic Monitoring Licence Condition (Amendment) Order 2026

Published: Tue 7th Jul 26

This Order amends the Compulsory Electronic Monitoring Licence Condition Order 2021 to modify the duration of mandatory electronic monitoring for offenders released on licence in England and Wales.

It directs that the period for which an electronic monitoring condition must be applied ends on the date probation supervision is suspended, rather than continuing until the full sentence expires.

The Order applies to the Secretary of State's execution of licensing conditions and affects offenders subject to electronic monitoring as part of their release terms.

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The Automated Vehicles (Marketing Restrictions) Regulations 2026

These Regulations specify a list of eight terms, including 'automated', 'autonomous', and 'self-driving', which are restricted for use in the marketing, promotion, and supply of road vehicles or vehicle equipment in England, Wales, and Scotland.

From 7 January 2027, the use of these terms (or their grammatical variants) to describe a vehicle or its driving capability is limited to vehicles officially authorised under the Automated Vehicles Act 2024.

The restrictions apply to any person or business involved in the promotion or supply of road vehicles and associated hardware.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Builth Wells, Powys) Regulations 2026

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Builth Wells, Powys) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 2,100 feet above mean sea level within a specific one-nautical-mile radius of Builth Wells.

These restrictions apply from 0700 hours on 20 July 2026 until 1700 hours on 23 July 2026 to manage airspace during a large public gathering.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who receive explicit permission from the Dyfed-Powys Police Air Space Co-ordinator.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Odiham) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 7th Jul 26

These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace in the vicinity of Royal Air Force Odiham, Hampshire, to facilitate the safe conduct of the Odiham Families Day flying displays.

The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 4,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified 3 nautical mile radius on 31st July 2026 between 1100 and 1615 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time. These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those granted specific permission by the Odiham Families Day Flying Display Director or designated air traffic control units at RAF Odiham, RAF Terminal Air Traffic Control Centre South, or Farnborough Airport.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lowther, Cumbria) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 2,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified 1.3 nautical mile radius of Lowther, Cumbria.

The restrictions apply from 06:00 UTC on July 30, 2026, until 14:00 UTC on August 3, 2026, to manage safety and security during a large public gathering.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who obtain specific flight permission from the Cumbria Police Drone Team.

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