Legislation Published September 2026
2 statutory instruments were made in September 2026, focusing on immigration detention protocols and civil aviation. The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 brought into force updated statutory guidance regarding the identification and protection of vulnerable individuals in immigration detention. Additionally, the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Ferndale, South Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026 removed existing flight restrictions in South Wales. These instruments represent the total legislative activity for the month.
Most significant this month: The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Summary
- 1st Sept 26 Brought into force updated statutory guidance for identifying and protecting vulnerable individuals within the immigration detention system. View Civil Liberties Health and Social Care Immigration Justice
- 1st Sept 26 Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Ferndale area of South Wales with immediate effect. View Justice Transport
The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Brought into force updated statutory guidance for identifying and protecting vulnerable individuals within the immigration detention system.
This Order brings into force a revised version of the statutory guidance concerning the detention of vulnerable individuals under immigration powers.
It directs Home Office officials to apply the criteria set out in the 'Guidance on detention of vulnerable persons' when determining whether a person’s mental or physical condition makes them unsuitable for detention.
The Order applies to the Secretary of State and immigration officers responsible for detention decisions across the United Kingdom.
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Ferndale area of South Wales with immediate effect.
These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the vicinity of Ferndale, South Wales, effective from 1:45 p.m. on 1 September 2026.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order under the Air Navigation Order 2016 following a determination that the public interest no longer requires the airspace to be closed.
The measure applies to all aircraft operators who were previously prohibited from entering the specified emergency zone.