Defence Legislation

Laws and policies relating to military operations, defense procurement, armed forces administration, and national security strategy.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 10th Jun 26

These Regulations, formally titled the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026, specify that certain provisions of the primary 2025 Act will officially come into force on 15th June 2026.

Specifically, this commencement activates sections relating to the Security Industry Authority's (SIA) obligations to produce mandatory guidance, subject to the Secretary of State's approval, and the requirement for the SIA to produce and publish a statement detailing the constitution of 'qualifying worldwide revenue'.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal International Air Tattoo, Royal Air Force Fairford) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

These statutory instruments formally revoke the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal International Air Tattoo, Royal Air Force Fairford) Regulations 2026, effective from June 4th, 2026.

The Secretary of State has determined that the flying restriction previously imposed around the Royal Air Force Fairford area for the Royal International Air Tattoo 2026 is no longer required because the air tattoo event is cancelled, allowing airspace use to return to normal operations.

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The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Commencement No. 1) (England) Regulations 2026

These Regulations consolidate and clarify the arrangements for ensuring aviation safety within the UK Armed Forces, specifically by amending existing legislation to detail the obligations of service chiefs regarding safety compliance and granting the Secretary of State specific powers to take remedial action if necessary safety measures are found to be deficient or inadequate concerning military aircraft operations.

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The Armed Forces Pension (Amendment) Regulations 2026

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.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lippitt’s Hill) (Restricted Area EGR1U082) Regulations 2026

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lippitt's Hill) (Restricted Area EGR1U082) Regulations 2026 establish a legally mandated restriction on the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,350 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius centred at 513916N 0000103E to ensure the security and public safety related to the National Police Air Service base located there, while permitting operations authorized by or on behalf of the National Police Air Service.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Husbands Bosworth) (Restricted Area EGR2U063) Regulations 2026

These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State on May 12th, 2026, implement restrictions on the flight of unmanned aircraft (drones) below 1,550 feet above mean sea level within a specifically defined geographical area surrounding the National Police Air Service base at Husbands Bosworth due to security and public safety concerns, while explicitly excluding aircraft operated by or on behalf of the National Police Air Service; simultaneously, these Regulations revoke the previous 2025 restrictions concerning the same location.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Gatcombe Park) (Restricted Area EGR1U083) Regulations 2026

These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace zone, designated EGR1U083, around Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire, prohibiting unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,700 feet above mean sea level within specified geographic coordinates due to security considerations related to the presence of Royal Family members; these rules came into force on May 14, 2026, and revoke a previous restriction order, while allowing exemptions for specific emergency services and authorized security personnel.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Carr Gate) (Restricted Area EGR3U053) Regulations 2026

These 2026 Regulations establish a prohibition on operating unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a defined circular area centered at 534238N 0013222W, near the National Police Air Service base at Carr Gate, due to necessary security and public safety considerations; the rules exempt aircraft operated by or on behalf of the National Police Air Service or those flying with their explicit permission, and these rules simultaneously revoke the previous 2025 restriction order for the area.

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