Justice Legislation

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

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lowther, Cumbria) Regulations 2026

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near Lowther, Cumbria, during a public festival in late July and early August 2026.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 2,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified 1.3 nautical mile radius of Lowther, Cumbria.

The restrictions apply from 06:00 UTC on July 30, 2026, until 14:00 UTC on August 3, 2026, to manage safety and security during a large public gathering.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who obtain specific flight permission from the Cumbria Police Drone Team.

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The Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations 2026

Established the legal definitions and minimum requirements for live and alternative broadcasting coverage of nationally significant sporting events.


These Regulations define the technical and legal standards for broadcasting events of national interest in the United Kingdom under the listed events regime. They specify what constitutes live coverage, establish the criteria for adequate live coverage of multi-sport events, and set minimum requirements for alternative audiovisual and radio coverage of Group B events.

The rules apply to providers of relevant broadcasting and internet-based services and are enforced by the Office of Communications (Ofcom).

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The Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) (Required Information) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 6th Jul 26

Established the mandatory information and procedural requirements for trade union workplace access requests and employer response notices starting October 2026.


These Regulations prescribe the formal requirements and information that trade unions and employers must exchange when seeking or responding to requests for workplace access under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.

The instrument mandates that unions provide specific details, including their certificate of independence, the purpose of access, and the identities of responsible officials, while requiring employers to respond within set parameters to agree to or contest the request.

It also establishes the procedures for the Central Arbitration Committee to be notified of any negotiated agreements, variations, or revocations, applying to all qualifying trade unions and employers in England, Wales, and Scotland.

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The Road User Charging Schemes (Penalty Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Amended the 2013 Regulations to permit non-first-class postal service and revised the deemed delivery dates for documents served by charging authorities.


These Regulations amend the Road User Charging Schemes (Penalty Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2013 to modify how documents and penalty notices are served by mail.

The amendments remove the specific requirement for charging authorities to use first class post and establish new legal assumptions for when a document is deemed delivered: the fourth working day after posting for domestic mail and the tenth working day for international mail.

These changes apply to charging authorities in England and any persons or entities issued with documents under road user charging schemes.

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The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 6th Jul 26

Amended driving licence regulations to extend the validity of Ukrainian driving permits for residents in Great Britain under specific immigration schemes.


These Regulations amend the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999 to extend the period during which holders of Ukrainian driving licences for cars, motorcycles, and mopeds may legally drive in Great Britain.

The amendments apply to individuals who hold or have held specific types of leave under the Ukraine Scheme, including the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme, Ukraine Family Scheme, and Ukraine Extension Scheme.

Depending on the specific visa held and the timing of the application, eligible persons are authorized to drive for either five years or six years and six months from the date they became resident in Great Britain, provided they have applied for an extension of their Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme leave.

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The Proscribed Organisations (Name Changes) Order 2026

Published: Mon 6th Jul 26

Specified three alternative names for previously proscribed organisations to ensure they are subject to the same legal restrictions as the names listed in the Terrorism Act 2000.


This Order specifies alternative names for certain organisations already listed as proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000.

It directs that 'The Islamic Thinkers Society' be treated as another name for Al-Ghurabaa and The Saved Sect, 'The Resistance Front' as another name for Lashkar e Tayyaba, and 'Babbar Khalsa International' as another name for Babbar Khalsa.

The Order applies to law enforcement and the judicial system by extending the legal consequences of proscription—such as criminal offences related to membership, support, and the wearing of clothing—to these additional names.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bute Park, Cardiff) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 6th Jul 26

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Bute Park, Cardiff, on 4 July 2026 for public safety during a large gathering.


The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bute Park, Cardiff) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specific area of Cardiff on 4 July 2026.

The restriction applies below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of Bute Park during late afternoon and evening hours.

The regulations grant the South Wales Police Drone Team the authority to issue permissions for flights that would otherwise be prohibited under this instrument.

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The Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026

Activated the remaining provisions of Part 4 of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 relating to marketing restrictions and enforcement, effective 7 January 2027.


The Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026 brings the remaining provisions of Part 4 of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 into legal effect on 7 January 2027.

These provisions establish restrictions on the marketing of vehicles in relation to automation and activate Schedule 5, which concerns the enforcement of these restrictions.

The Secretary of State issued these regulations to apply to the marketing and advertising of vehicles with automated features within the United Kingdom.

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