Armed Forces and Veterans Legislation
Regulations governing military personnel, veterans support, service benefits, and armed forces administration.
The Public Service Pension Schemes (Rectification of Unlawful Discrimination) (Tax) Regulations 2026
Adjusted tax rules and extended reporting deadlines for public service pension members receiving discrimination remedy payments.
This instrument modifies the tax treatment of public service pension schemes to facilitate the rectification of unlawful discrimination as required by the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022.
It amends previous regulations to allow members to submit 'scheme pays' notices digitally via HMRC, extends deadlines for reporting increased tax liabilities, and provides specific tax frameworks for Armed Forces, judicial, and local government pension schemes.
The regulations apply to scheme administrators, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and members of public service schemes—including judges and teachers—who are eligible for a discrimination remedy.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Aldershot, Hampshire) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in Aldershot during June 2026 for public safety during large-scale gatherings.
Establishes a temporary restricted airspace zone in Aldershot, Hampshire, on June 27 and June 28, 2026, to coincide with National Armed Forces Day celebrations.
It prohibits the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within defined coordinates between 0600 and 1700 UTC. The regulations apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, though they allow for flights authorized by the Hampshire and Thames Valley Police JOU C-UAV Team.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day) Regulations 2026
The regulations imposed temporary restrictions on flying below 5,000 feet within a specific radius of Cleethorpes on June 27th and 28th, 2026, for public safety during scheduled flying displays.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day) Regulations 2026 establish temporary and specific prohibitions on aircraft flying below 5,000 feet mean sea level within a 3 nautical mile radius centered at 533334N 0000115W between 1100 and 1630 hours UTC on June 27th and 28th, 2026, to safeguard the public during flying displays planned for the Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day event, allowing exceptions only for flights authorized by the Display Director.
The Armed Forces Pension (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The Armed Forces (Pension and Compensation on Termination of Service) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 amended the existing UK regulations governing pensions and compensation upon service termination for Armed Forces personnel.
These 2022 Regulations amend the principal Regulations concerning pensions and compensation payable to members of the Armed Forces upon the termination of their service, detailing specific changes to the existing legal framework governing these payments.
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The Regulations extend the deadline for completing criminal investigations under the transitional provisions of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 from April 2026 to October 2026.
These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State, amend the earlier 2024 Commencement Regulations concerning the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, specifically extending the deadline for investigating bodies to prepare or complete their criminal investigation reports under the transitional provisions from April 30th, 2026, to October 31st, 2026.
The Armed Forces Commissioner (Family Definition, and Consequential and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2026
Defined family eligibility and transferred Service Complaints Ombudsman functions to the new Armed Forces Commissioner.
These Regulations establish the legal definition of 'relevant family members' eligible to interact with the Armed Forces Commissioner and manage the transfer of functions from the Service Complaints Ombudsman to the Commissioner.
Effective 1 April 2026, the instrument replaces references to the Ombudsman with the Commissioner across existing service complaint and labor regulations, including the Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000.
It applies to individuals subject to service law in the UK and their defined relatives, ensuring that pending cases and prior decisions are transitioned to the new office.
The Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct, Performance and Appeals Tribunals) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025
The regulations revoked the majority of the Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct, Performance and Appeals Tribunals) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, specifically Parts 2, 3, and 4, and several ancillary regulations (72, 73, 75 except for one definition, 76, 77(1), and 77(2)).
The Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct, Performance and Appeals Tribunals) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 enact changes to the existing 2025 amendment regulations concerning disciplinary, performance, and appeals procedures for Ministry of Defence Police officers.
The primary action taken by these Regulations is the revocation of Parts 2, 3, and 4 of the 2025 Regulations, along with specific regulations dealing with tribunal processes and transitional arrangements, effectively removing most of the amendments previously introduced by the 2025 Regulations, except for one definition and a specific amendment related to Scottish tribunal legislation.
The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (Commencement No. 9) Regulations 2025
The ninth commencement regulations brought sections 23(3), 24(3), 25(3), 26(3), and sections 61 through 64 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 into force in England and Wales on 31st December 2025.
These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State under powers granted by the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, enact the ninth commencement order for that Act, bringing specified provisions into force across England and Wales on 31st December 2025.
These provisions include amendments allowing the Secretary of State, Lord Chancellor, and Attorney General to mandate scrutiny of victims' treatment within joint inspections conducted by various inspectorates, alongside new mechanisms requiring the Parole Board to refer certain release decisions for life and fixed-term prisoners to the High Court for final determination, with consequential provisions assigning the Secretary of State responsibility for setting and varying associated licence conditions.