Designated 24th June 2026 as the date ending the access preparation period for the coastal path between Bawdsey and Aldeburgh.

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.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in designated Coventry airspace during 4 and 5 July 2026 to ensure public safety during large events.

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.

Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Knebworth during July 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.

Expanded the categories of Court Martial sentences eligible for leniency reviews and adjusted procedural deadlines for the Attorney General.

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.

Updated statutory requirements for document checks to include digital verification services and revised liability rules for contractors and online matching platforms.

These Regulations amend existing immigration orders to integrate digital verification services into the 'right to work' and 'right to rent' checking processes.

They mandate that employers and landlords wishing to establish an excuse against civil penalties must increasingly rely on registered Digital Verification Service Providers (DVSPs) when using technology for facial recognition or document validation.

The document also introduces new compliance requirements for complex labor arrangements, such as online matching services and subcontracting chains, and Brings into force four revised codes of practice regarding civil penalties and the avoidance of unlawful discrimination.

These measures apply to all employers in the UK and landlords or agents managing residential tenancies in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Amended the Family Procedure Rules 2010 to require that experts in children proceedings be regulated by statutory or accredited bodies, subject to specific exceptions for technical and international experts.

This statutory instrument amends the Family Procedure Rules 2010 to regulate the use of expert evidence in children proceedings and specify how information from proceedings may be shared.

It mandates that courts in England and Wales generally only permit expert evidence from 'regulated experts'—those overseen by recognized UK statutory or professional bodies—unless specific exceptions apply, such as for technical analysts or when a regulated expert is unavailable.

The order also authorizes the creation of practice directions regarding the court's permission to communicate information from financial remedy and other family proceedings.

Established temporary flight restrictions for unmanned aircraft in Roundhay, Leeds, during July 2026 for public safety during a large gathering.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Roundhay, Leeds) Regulations 2026 establish a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in the Roundhay area of Leeds to protect a large public gathering.

The regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a 0.7 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate during three distinct periods between July 3 and July 6, 2026.

These rules apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who obtain explicit permission from the West Yorkshire Police Counter-UAS Team.

Established a digital-first procedural framework for civil court proceedings in England and Wales, specifically commencing with possession proceedings.

This Statutory Instrument establishes a framework for conducting civil proceedings in England and Wales through a dedicated digital service managed by HMCTS. It mandates that specified proceedings—initially limited to possession proceedings—must be initiated and conducted via GOV.UK, while providing paper-based alternatives for unrepresented individuals.

The rules grant courts extensive active case management powers, including the authority to direct parties toward mediation, decide issues without full hearings, and transfer cases out of the online system if necessary to achieve justice.