Culture and Sport Legislation

Legislative framework governing cultural institutions, media broadcasting, sports regulation, arts funding, and heritage protection.

The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Order 2025

The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Order 2025 authorized the operation and maintenance of a heritage railway, including a level crossing, and established procedures for its potential transfer.


The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Order 2025 grants the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Company permission to operate and maintain its railway, including a level crossing, and establishes procedures for its potential transfer.

The order specifies details regarding the railway, its maintenance, and the required safety protocols at its level crossing.

It also details processes for transferring ownership or lease of the railway.

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The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Humber Bridge to Easington) Order 2025

The Order established March 26, 2025, as the end date for the access preparation period for the coastal margin land between Humber Bridge and Easington.


The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Humber Bridge to Easington) Order 2025 sets March 26, 2025, as the end date for the access preparation period for coastal margin land between the Humber Bridge and Easington.

This follows the Secretary of State's approval of Natural England's report proposing a coastal access path in this area, based on the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

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The Football Spectators (2025 FIFA Club World Cup Control Period) Order 2025

The Order established a control period for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, enabling the use of specific powers under the Football Spectators Act 1989 to manage spectator conduct.


The Football Spectators (2025 FIFA Club World Cup Control Period) Order 2025 establishes a control period from June 9th to July 13th, 2025, under the Football Spectators Act 1989, for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. This enables the use of summary measures to detain and refer individuals to court for banning orders, passport surrender requirements, and specific bail conditions.

The order applies to England and Wales.

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The 2025 Order designated numerous central government bodies for inclusion in departmental supply estimates and resource accounts for the financial year ending 31 March 2026.


The Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2025 designates numerous central government bodies as 'designated bodies' for the financial year ending 31 March 2026.

This designation is for their inclusion in the supply estimates and resource accounts of their respective government departments.

The order covers various government departments and agencies across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

It is based on powers granted by the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 and includes consultations with devolved administrations.

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The 2025 Order designated numerous public and local government bodies to submit financial information to the Treasury for compiling Whole of Government Accounts for the 2024-2025 financial year.


The Whole of Government Accounts (Designation of Bodies) Order 2025 designates numerous public and local government bodies to provide financial information to the Treasury for the 2024-2025 financial year.

This data is used to compile the Whole of Government Accounts, aiming to improve transparency and accountability in public spending.

The Order came into force on March 18, 2025, and applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

The Treasury consulted with Welsh Ministers where deemed appropriate.

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The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (Commencement) Regulations 2025

Sections 4 and 5 of the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 were brought into force.


These regulations, enacted on February 25th, 2025, bring into force sections 4 and 5 of the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022.

Section 4 permits the use of languages other than English in legal proceedings, repealing the 1737 Act requiring English-only proceedings.

Section 5 mandates the Northern Ireland Department of Education to promote Ulster Scots in education.

The regulations apply only to Northern Ireland.

A full impact assessment was deemed unnecessary due to an expected lack of significant impact on the public, private, or voluntary sectors.

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The Media Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

The Media Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 revoked a saving provision concerning community and small-scale radio, aligning legislation with the Community Radio Order 2025.


These regulations amend the Media Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024 by revoking a saving provision related to community and small-scale radio.

This action streamlines legislation and ensures consistency with the Community Radio Order 2025, which addresses the relevant amendments made by the Media Act 2024.

The regulations come into force on April 1st, 2025.

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The Community Radio Order 2025

The Community Radio Order 2025 consolidated existing legislation, redefined community radio services, amended the Broadcasting Act 1990 and the Communications Act 2003, revoked prior orders, and established transitional provisions for existing licenses.


The Community Radio Order 2025, effective April 1, 2025, consolidates and amends existing legislation governing community radio in the UK. It defines community radio services, focusing on their non-commercial, community-beneficial nature and the obligations on licensees, such as promoting social gain and accountability to the served community.

The order modifies relevant sections of the Broadcasting Act 1990 and the Communications Act 2003, revokes previous related orders, and includes transitional provisions for existing licences.

The focus is on fostering participation from community members, and ensuring that services are provided primarily for social gain.

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