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.

Commenced the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 and its associated offences for begging and rough sleeping.

This statutory instrument brings into force section 81 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 on 29th June 2026.

It directs the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824, which previously established criminal offences for begging and rough sleeping in England and Wales.

The regulations apply to the criminal justice system and law enforcement agencies by removing these historical offences and making necessary consequential amendments to other legislation.

Activated specific sections of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 on 29 June 2026 and preserved existing motor vehicle licensing regulations.

These Regulations bring the first wave of provisions from the Crime and Policing Act 2026 into force on 29 June 2026.

They apply to various law enforcement agencies, the Secretary of State, and several judicial bodies across England and Wales (and in specific instances, Scotland).

The regulations activate new legal standards for anti-social behaviour orders, protest-related offences, firearms regulation, intimate image offences, and police disciplinary procedures.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on 28 June 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified area around the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on 28 June 2026.

The restrictions apply between 1700 hours and 2230 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time to all unmanned aircraft, unless the South Wales Police Drone Team grants specific flight permission.

This measure is intended to facilitate public safety and security during an event involving a large gathering of people.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet in a specific area of Doncaster on 27 June 2026 to ensure public safety during a large gathering.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Doncaster, South Yorkshire) Regulations 2026 establish a temporary restricted airspace near Doncaster to manage unmanned aircraft during a large public gathering.

The regulations prohibit the flight of any unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified 0.7 nautical mile radius on 27 June 2026, between 09:30 and 15:00 UTC. These restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who have obtained explicit permission from the South Yorkshire Police Drone Team.

Expanded the maximum duration of prison disciplinary punishments and introduced new restrictions on social visits for convicted prisoners in England and Wales.

This statutory instrument amends the Prison Rules 1999 to increase the severity of disciplinary punishments and introduce new restrictions on social visits for convicted prisoners in England and Wales.

It authorizes prison governors and independent adjudicators to double the maximum duration of certain penalties, such as the forfeiture of privileges and the awarding of additional days' imprisonment, while creating new categories of punishment specifically targeting non-professional social contact.

The rules apply to convicted prisoners found guilty of disciplinary offences, though they provide specific exemptions to ensure prisoners can still receive visits from their children.

Amended police conduct and vetting rules to mandate officer suspensions for serious charges and standardized vetting assessments for new recruits.

These Regulations amend existing police conduct, vetting, and performance rules in England and Wales to establish stricter suspension and vetting requirements for police officers and candidates.

They mandate suspension for officers charged with specific serious offences or domestic abuse, define "listed offences" that trigger automatic administrative actions, and introduce a requirement for police candidates to hold vetting clearance granted within six months of their appointment.

The regulations apply to chief officers of police, the College of Policing, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct, directing how these authorities must delegate functions, conduct reviews, and notify officers of disciplinary or vetting decisions.

Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in Birkdale, Merseyside, for an eleven-day period in July 2026 to ensure public safety during a large event.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level in a defined area of Birkdale, Merseyside, between 11th July and 21st July 2026.

The restrictions apply daily from 0500 to 2100 Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC) to protect the public during a scheduled large gathering.

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