Justice Legislation

Laws relating to criminal justice, court procedures, legal services, law enforcement, and judicial administration.

The Nature Restoration Levy Regulations 2026

Established the procedures for calculating, paying, and enforcing the Nature Restoration Levy for English development projects.


These Regulations establish the administrative framework for the Nature Restoration Levy in England and Wales under the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.

The document authorizes Natural England to collect payments from developers, set levy rates based on environmental impact, and enforce payment through surcharges, interest, and stop notices.

It applies to developers who request to pay the levy to discharge environmental obligations, and potentially to landowners if a developer defaults or fails to assume liability.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Millbrook, Bedfordshire) Regulations 2026

Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Millbrook, Bedfordshire, on 16 and 17 September 2026.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Millbrook, Bedfordshire, during 16 and 17 September 2026.

The restrictions apply to all drone operators, with exceptions only for flights authorized by the UTAC Security Manager at Millbrook Proving Ground or those conducted by UK Police air support units.

The Department for Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority established these limits to protect the public interest during the specified period.

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The Individual Savings Account (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 14th Sept 26

Introduced a £12,000 cash ISA limit for under-65s and a tax charge on interest from cash held in investment ISAs.


This instrument amends the Individual Savings Account Regulations 1998 to introduce a specific £12,000 annual subscription limit for cash ISAs applicable to individuals aged 64 or under.

It removes tax relief on interest or alternative finance returns generated by cash deposits held within stocks and shares or innovative finance ISA components, requiring account managers to pay a flat-rate charge to HMRC at the savings basic rate.

Additionally, the regulations update the definition of money market funds and prohibit stocks and shares ISAs from consisting entirely of such funds, while revising transfer rules to restrict under-65s from moving funds into cash accounts in certain circumstances.

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The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026

Authorized the use of digital identification for age verification in licensed premises across England and Wales.


This Order amends the mandatory licensing conditions for premises in England and Wales that sell or supply alcohol, permitting the use of digital identification for age verification.

It authorizes responsible persons at licensed premises and clubs to accept digital ID, provided the verification service is supplied by a provider registered under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

The Order requires that digital verification services meet specific security standards, defined as a 'medium level of confidence' within the UK Digital Verification Services (DVS) trust framework.

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Revised Text for Insolvency Rules 2016 Corrections

Published: Sun 13th Sept 26

Corrected typographical errors and citation formatting in the 2026 insolvency amendment rules.


This document issues formal corrections to The Insolvency (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026 to rectify technical errors in citations and headings.

It clarifies references to the parent Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 and provides descriptive labels for specific rules concerning the delivery of documents to court and notices of administrator appointments.

These corrections apply to insolvency practitioners, legal professionals, and courts operating under the jurisdiction of England and Wales.

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The Finance Act 2009 (Publishing Details of Deliberate Tax Defaulters: Increase to Threshold) Order 2026

Published: Fri 11th Sept 26

Raised the minimum tax-loss threshold for publicly naming deliberate tax defaulters from £25,000 to £50,000.


This Order increases the financial threshold that triggers the public disclosure of deliberate tax defaulters by HM Revenue and Customs.

It amends the Finance Act 2009 to ensure that the Commissioners only publish the names and details of persons penalised for deliberate defaults when the potential tax lost exceeds £50,000.

This change applies to taxpayers across the United Kingdom who are subject to penalties for deliberate tax inaccuracies or failures to notify.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Virginia Water, Surrey) Regulations 2026

Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet near Virginia Water during the 2026 PGA Championship.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet above mean sea level in a specified area around Virginia Water, Surrey, between 14 September and 20 September 2026.

The restrictions apply daily from 0400 to 2100 hours UTC to coincide with the PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club.

The order exempts aircraft operated by police air support units and those granted specific permission by the event's safety officers or controller.

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The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 11th Sept 26

Abolished the office of the Information Commissioner and transferred all regulatory functions to the Information Commission effective September 2026.


These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 that abolish the office of the Information Commissioner and transfer its functions to a new body known as the Information Commission.

Taking effect on 30 September 2026, the instrument establishes legal continuity, ensuring that any ongoing proceedings or actions involving the Commissioner are inherited by the Commission.

The regulations apply to the Information Commission, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and any parties currently engaged in legal or administrative processes with the UK data protection regulator.

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