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 Armed Forces (Review of Court Martial Sentence) (Amendment and Supplementary Provision) Regulations 2026

These Regulations expand the list of offences for which the Attorney General may refer a Court Martial sentence to the Court Martial Appeal Court on the grounds of undue leniency.

They add a wide range of sexual, terrorism-related, and modern slavery offences to the existing review framework, ensuring service justice alignment with civilian law.

Additionally, the instrument modifies procedural timelines, allowing the Attorney General an additional 14 days to apply for a review if a request is received within the final two weeks of the standard 28-day limit.

The Regulations apply to the entirety of the United Kingdom and govern the sentencing oversight of persons subject to service law.

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The Taxation of Chargeable Gains (Gilt-edged Securities) Order 2026

Published: Wed 1st Jul 26

This Order specifies eleven additional sterling-denominated government securities as 'gilt-edged securities' for the purposes of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992.

By designating these securities, the Treasury ensures that any gains realized on their disposal are exempt from capital gains tax for individuals and corporation tax for companies.

The order applies to any person or corporate entity disposing of the listed securities, which include various Treasury Gilts and Index-linked Treasury Gilts maturing between 2029 and 2056.

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The Removal, Storage and Disposal of Motor Vehicles Timeframes (Amendment) Regulations 2026

These Regulations amend existing statutory instruments to shorten the mandatory timeframes for the retention and disposal of motor vehicles seized by the police. The order directs that previously varied periods—including 14 days, 21 days, 3 months, or 7 working days—be standardized to 7 calendar days for the purposes of vehicle collection and disposal eligibility.

It applies to police authorities and vehicle storage contractors in England and Wales, with certain parts also extending to Scotland.

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The Combined Authorities and Combined County Authorities (Remuneration Panels for Member Allowances and Consequential Amendments) Order 2026

This Order establishes the regulatory framework for independent remuneration panels to recommend allowances for members of combined authorities (CAs) and combined county authorities (CCAs) in England who have special responsibilities.

It directs that panels established under existing 2017 regulations function as the "relevant remuneration panels" for the purposes of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 and the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

The Order applies to across multiple regional authorities—including Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, and the Tees Valley—by amending their specific constitutive orders to permit certain allowance payments as exceptions to general prohibitions on member remuneration.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Mill Lane, Chipping Ongar) (Emergency) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 1st Jul 26

This statutory instrument prohibits aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular area centered on Mill Lane, Chipping Ongar.

These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those operating under the direction of the Essex Police. The Secretary of State for Transport issued these regulations under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to manage airspace safety during an active emergency situation.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Mill Lane, Chipping Ongar) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 1st Jul 26

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Mill Lane, Chipping Ongar) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 establish a restricted flight zone around Mill Lane, Chipping Ongar, to manage an active emergency.

The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 2-nautical-mile radius of the specified coordinates, unless directed otherwise by the Essex Police. These restrictions apply to all civilian and military aircraft operators not specifically authorized by the designated police force.

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The Football Governance Act 2025 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2026

These regulations bring into force specific provisions of the Football Governance Act 2025 on July 1, 2026, primarily concerning the duties of professional football clubs and competition organisers in England and Wales.

The instrument activates statutory controls over the disposal or relocation of home grounds, as well as changes to club heritage markers like names, crests, and kit colours.

It also mandates that clubs notify the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) of changes in circumstances and enables investigatory powers concerning potential regulatory infringements.

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