Justice Legislation

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

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Buckfastleigh, Devon) Regulations 2026

Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Buckfastleigh, Devon, on 12 August 2026 for public safety purposes.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a specific 0.5 nautical mile radius around Buckfastleigh, Devon.

The restriction applies on 12 August 2026 between 0600 and 1600 Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC).

The order applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the Devon and Cornwall Police Counter-UAS Team.

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The Criminal Justice (Sentencing) (Licence Conditions) (Amendment and Revocation) Order 2026

Published: Mon 10th Aug 26

Revised the standard licence conditions for released prisoners and introduced new requirements for disclosing passport information.


This Order updates the standard conditions applied to offenders released from prison on determinate sentences in England and Wales.

It mandates that offenders disclose passport details, obtain permission before applying for new travel documents, and keep supervising officers informed of all contact details and employment changes.

The Order applies to all offenders subject to supervision under Chapter 6 of Part 12 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and defines the role of the supervising officer responsible for managing these individuals.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Hooton Roberts, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 10th Aug 26

Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Hooton Roberts area of South Yorkshire with immediate effect.


These Regulations immediately lift emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Hooton Roberts area of South Yorkshire. By revoking the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Hooton Roberts, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026, the Secretary of State restores standard airspace permissions for all aircraft and drone operators.

The measure applies to all civilian and commercial flight activity within the coordinates formerly restricted by Statutory Instrument 2026/912.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Wychnor) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 10th Aug 26

Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Wychnor area with immediate effect on 10 August 2026.


This statutory instrument removes emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Wychnor area.

It restores standard airspace access by revoking the specific emergency regulations that had prohibited or limited flight activity.

The order applies to all aircraft, including commercial flights, private aviation, and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), and is effective immediately from the time of signing.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Hooton Roberts, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 10th Aug 26

Prohibited unmanned aircraft flights below 800 feet in a specific South Yorkshire emergency zone.


These Regulations establish a restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Hooton Roberts, South Yorkshire, due to an active emergency.

The order prohibits the flight of any unmanned aircraft below 800 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate.

These restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, with the exception of those flying under the specific direction of the South Yorkshire Police.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Chelmsford) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 7th Aug 26

Removed emergency flight restrictions in the Chelmsford area with immediate effect on 7 August 2026.


These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Chelmsford area by the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Chelmsford) (Emergency) (No. 2) Regulations 2026.

The Secretary of State directs that these restrictions be lifted with immediate effect, allowing all aircraft to resume operations in the specified airspace.

The order applies to all pilots, aircraft operators, and air traffic control services previously subject to the emergency flight ban.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Wychnor) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 7th Aug 26

Established an emergency no-fly zone below 2,300 feet around Wychnor starting 6 August 2026.


These Regulations prohibit all aircraft from flying below 2,300 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular area centered on Wychnor, Staffordshire. The restriction applies immediately to all civil and private aviation, with the exception of aircraft operating under the instructions of Staffordshire Police. The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to address an unspecified emergency in the interest of public safety.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Air Force Syerston) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 7th Aug 26

Restricted flight operations within a 4-nautical-mile radius of RAF Syerston on 20 August 2026 for public safety during air displays.


These regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around Royal Air Force Syerston to facilitate flying displays for the Royal Air Force Air Cadet National Air and Space Camp.

The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 8,300 feet within a four-nautical-mile radius of the base on 20 August 2026, between 09:30 and 16:30 UTC. These restrictions apply to all civil and military pilots, except those granted explicit permission by designated display directors or air traffic service personnel.

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