Devolution Legislation

Legislative framework governing powers delegated to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including regional autonomy and inter-governmental relations.

The Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of Duration of Non-jury Trial Provisions) Order 2025

Published: Tue 15th Jul 25

The 2025 Order extended the duration of non-jury trial provisions in Northern Ireland until July 31, 2027.


This Order, made under the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007, extends the timeframe for non-jury trials in Northern Ireland until July 31, 2027.

The Order cites the Act's provision for the Secretary of State to extend the effective period of non-jury trials and notes that a draft was previously approved by Parliament.

The extension continues a practice established by several previous orders, each extending the period by two years.

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The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Guernsey) Order 2025

The 2025 Order extended UK legislation to Guernsey, amending information sharing procedures and repealing sections of the Police Act 1997.


The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Guernsey) Order 2025 extends specific provisions of the UK's Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 to the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

Key changes include modifying information-sharing requirements between Guernsey's police force and the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to enhance barring decisions related to individuals working with vulnerable adults and children.

The order also amends the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Guernsey) (Amendment) Order 2012 to reflect these changes.

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The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Jersey) Order 2025

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Jersey) Order 2025 extended relevant provisions of the 2006 and 2012 UK Acts to Jersey, amended the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Jersey) (Amendment) Order 2012, and implemented modifications to ensure consistency in safeguarding vulnerable groups.


This Order extends parts of the UK's Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 to Jersey.

Specifically, it mandates information sharing between Jersey authorities and the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to support barring decisions for individuals working with vulnerable adults or children.

The Order also amends the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Jersey) (Amendment) Order 2012 to clarify the extent of Part 5 of Schedule 10 of the 2012 Act's applicability to Jersey.

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The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Isle of Man) Order 2025

The 2025 Order extended UK safeguarding legislation to the Isle of Man, amending information sharing procedures and repealing some provisions of the Isle of Man's Police Act 1997.


This Order extends key provisions of the UK's Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 to the Isle of Man.

Specifically, it mandates information sharing between the Isle of Man Constabulary and the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service to support barring decisions, making changes to the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2012 to reflect this.

The modifications ensure consistent safeguarding standards and enhance the protection of vulnerable adults and children in the Isle of Man.

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The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024 (Commencement) Regulations 2025

Published: Tue 1st Jul 25

The regulations established July 22, 2025, as the commencement date for the British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024, providing a simplified path to British citizenship for Irish citizens in the UK.


The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024 (Commencement) Regulations 2025 establish July 22, 2025, as the effective date for the British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024.

This Act introduces a distinct route to British citizenship for Irish citizens residing in the UK for five years, offering a simpler application process than traditional naturalization.

The regulations apply to the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and British overseas territories.

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The Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2025

Published: Fri 27th Jun 25

The 2025 Order increased Scotland's borrowing limits under the Scotland Act 1998 and revoked the 2024 Order.


The Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2025 raises Scotland's borrowing limits under the Scotland Act 1998.

Specifically, it increases the lending limit under section 67(2) from £1,779.351 million to £1,834.303 million and the capital expenditure limit under section 67A(1) from £3,050.316 million to £3,144.519 million.

The Order supersedes the 2024 Order and applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

It came into effect the day after its enactment.

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The Trade Marks (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2025

Published: Thu 12th Jun 25

The Order amended the Trade Marks (Isle of Man) Order 2013 to align with the UK Trade Marks Act 1994, specifically concerning protection of well-known trade marks and national emblems.


The Trade Marks (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2025 amends the 2013 Order to reflect changes in UK trademark law.

Specifically, it modifies section 56 of the 1994 Act regarding the protection of well-known trademarks, incorporating references to the WTO agreement and making it more explicit.

The Order applies to England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man, and took effect on July 10, 2025.

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The National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Exemptions for Certain Foreign Power Investment Funds, Education, Government Administration and Public Bodies) Regulations 2025

The regulations exempted certain foreign investment funds, educational and governmental services, and UK public body arrangements from the foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme.


These regulations, enacted under the National Security Act 2023, exempt specific categories of activities from the foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme.

The exemptions cover certain foreign power investment funds focused primarily on overseas investments, educational arrangements supporting students in the UK, administrative and technical services provided by foreign powers, and arrangements involving UK public bodies (excluding those related to political influence).

The aim is to streamline the registration process while maintaining national security.

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