Justice Legislation
Laws relating to criminal justice, court procedures, legal services, law enforcement, and judicial administration.
These Regulations extend the timeframe for ecclesiastical office holders to refer matters to an Employment Tribunal if they fail to receive required documentation regarding their terms of service. The instrument specifically doubles the period from three months to six months following the termination of an appointment for an office holder to file a reference concerning missing statements of particulars, changes to office, or stipend details.
These changes apply to clergy and other ecclesiastical office holders within the Church of England under the 2009 Regulations.
The Ecclesiastical Property (Exceptions from Requirement for Consent to Dealings) Order 2026
This Order increases the financial threshold below which parochial church councils and certain ecclesiastical trusts are exempt from obtaining consent from the diocesan board of finance for property transactions.
It directs that the previous capital limit of £250,000 be replaced with £400,000, while maintaining the secondary condition that the transaction amount must be lower than the body's annual unrestricted income.
This instrument applies to the Archbishops' Council, diocesan boards of finance, and parochial church councils within the Church of England.
The Clergy Conduct Rules 2026
This Order expands the scope of functions for which the Secretary of State may charge fees relating to immigration and nationality.
It specifically authorizes the introduction of fees for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme and for 'contact point services' provided to applicants, such as telephone or email support.
The provisions apply to the Home Office and affect individuals seeking entry to or leave to remain in the United Kingdom, as well as those applying for British citizenship.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Principality Stadium, Cardiff) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on 16 August 2026.
The restriction applies below 1,100 feet above mean sea level between 12:00 and 17:30 UTC to ensure public safety during a planned mass gathering.
The South Wales Police Drone Team is authorized to grant exemptions to this flight ban.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Leeds Festival) Regulations 2026
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, within a specified area near Bramham, West Yorkshire, during the 2026 Leeds Festival.
The restriction applies below 1,400 feet above mean sea level from 11:00 UTC on 26 August until 16:00 UTC on 31 August 2026.
The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with specific exceptions for police air support units and flights authorized by the event's Silver Commander.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Ashton Park, Bristol) Regulations 2026
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Ashton Park, Bristol, between 7 August and 9 August 2026.
The restriction applies daily from 0300 to 2100 hours UTC to protect a large public gathering.
The mandate exempts aircraft operated by police air support units or those possessing written permission from the Bristol Balloon Fiesta organizers.
These regulations update the geographical coordinates for the restricted flying area in Southport, specifically affecting airspace used by jet formation display teams.
They restrict aircraft movement within the redefined zone to ensure safety during aerial displays.
The rules apply to all civilian aircraft pilots and operators, with enforcement beginning on 29 August 2026 under the authority of the Secretary of State for Transport.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Litchborough, Northamptonshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
These Regulations establish a restricted airspace zone near Litchborough, Northamptonshire, effective immediately from July 29, 2026.
They prohibit all aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate.
These restrictions apply to all civil and military aviation, with an exception granted only to aircraft operating under the direction of the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.