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 Proscribed Organisations (Name Changes) Order 2026

Published: Mon 6th Jul 26

This Order specifies alternative names for certain organisations already listed as proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000.

It directs that 'The Islamic Thinkers Society' be treated as another name for Al-Ghurabaa and The Saved Sect, 'The Resistance Front' as another name for Lashkar e Tayyaba, and 'Babbar Khalsa International' as another name for Babbar Khalsa.

The Order applies to law enforcement and the judicial system by extending the legal consequences of proscription—such as criminal offences related to membership, support, and the wearing of clothing—to these additional names.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bute Park, Cardiff) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 6th Jul 26

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bute Park, Cardiff) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specific area of Cardiff on 4 July 2026.

The restriction applies below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of Bute Park during late afternoon and evening hours.

The regulations grant the South Wales Police Drone Team the authority to issue permissions for flights that would otherwise be prohibited under this instrument.

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The Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026

The Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026 brings the remaining provisions of Part 4 of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 into legal effect on 7 January 2027.

These provisions establish restrictions on the marketing of vehicles in relation to automation and activate Schedule 5, which concerns the enforcement of these restrictions.

The Secretary of State issued these regulations to apply to the marketing and advertising of vehicles with automated features within the United Kingdom.

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The M48 Motorway (Severn Bridge Crossing) (Temporary Prohibition and Restriction of Traffic) Order 2026

Published: Mon 6th Jul 26

The Secretary of State for Transport imposes temporary traffic restrictions and prohibitions on the M48 Severn Bridge Crossing to facilitate essential maintenance, including waterproofing and resurfacing.

The order mandates a 30 miles per hour speed limit on specified lengths of the motorway, establishes a contraflow system, and authorizes nightly road closures for up to 18 months beginning July 6, 2026.

These regulations apply to all road users, excluding emergency services, maintenance vehicles, and directed traffic officers.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Brighton) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace in the vicinity of Brighton, East Sussex, on 16 July 2026.

They prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 500 feet above mean sea level within specific coordinates between 0900 and 2300 hours UTC. The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the designated event control team.

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The Infrastructure Planning (Rights of Entry Notice) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prescribe the specific information and documentation that an authorized person must include in a notice of entry provided to owners and occupiers of land.

The requirements apply to land entry sought under section 53 of the Planning Act 2008 for surveying, taking levels, or ensuring compliance related to nationally significant infrastructure projects.

The Regulations mandate the inclusion of details regarding the purpose of entry, the specific dates and times planned, information regarding the recipient's legal rights, and warnings concerning the consequences of obstruction.

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The Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 3rd Jul 26

This statutory instrument amends the remuneration framework for legal advocates performing criminal legal aid work in the Crown Court of England and Wales.

It adjusts the Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme by lowering the eligibility threshold for wasted preparation fees and increasing both the rate and scope of additional preparation fees.

These changes apply to legal services authorized through representation determinations made on or after July 28, 2026.

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The Procurement (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

These Regulations amend the Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2026 by postponing the date on which certain procurement publication requirements come into force.

The Minister for the Cabinet Office directs that the commencement of regulation 5 of the earlier 2026 Regulations—which concerns the transition from the Contracts Finder system to a central digital platform—is moved from 1 October 2026 to 1 May 2027.

This change applies to the administrative processes of the Cabinet Office and the digital reporting obligations of public authorities throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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