Civil Liberties Legislation

Laws and regulations protecting individual rights, freedoms, and civil liberties, including privacy rights, freedom of expression, and anti-discrimination measures.

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 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 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 Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Bawdsey to Aldeburgh) Order 2026

This Order establishes June 24, 2026, as the date on which the access preparation period ends for land designated as coastal margin between Bawdsey and Aldeburgh in Suffolk.

It applies to land identified in five specific reports submitted by Natural England and approved by the Secretary of State under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949.

By concluding the access preparation period, the Order triggers the legal commencement of public access rights to this stretch of coastal land under the terms of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

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

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Coventry) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet above mean sea level in a specific area of Coventry.

These restrictions apply between 11:00 and 22:59 UTC on 4 July and 5 July 2026 to manage risks associated with large public gatherings.

The order applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the West Midlands Police Counter-UAS Team.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Knebworth, Hertfordshire) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified geographic area of Knebworth, Hertfordshire, during a music festival.

The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft operators except those who obtain written permission from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police Drone Team.

These rules remain in effect during specific intervals between July 10, 2026, and July 12, 2026, to manage safety and security risks associated with large public gatherings.

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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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