Justice Legislation

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

The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026

These Regulations amend the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 to incorporate and restate clinical and administrative standards formerly contained in EU legislation, specifically the Animals Directive (2010/63/EU).

They establish a domestic framework for classifying the severity of scientific procedures on animals, mandate specific reporting timelines for project summaries, and define the advisory tasks of Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Bodies.

The instrument applies to researchers, scientific establishments, and the Secretary of State across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Aldershot, Hampshire) Regulations 2026

Establishes a temporary restricted airspace zone in Aldershot, Hampshire, on June 27 and June 28, 2026, to coincide with National Armed Forces Day celebrations.

It prohibits the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within defined coordinates between 0600 and 1700 UTC. The regulations apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, though they allow for flights authorized by the Hampshire and Thames Valley Police JOU C-UAV Team.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Tottenham, London) Regulations 2026

These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace zone over Tottenham, London, to manage aviation safety during a series of music concerts.

The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate during six distinct periods between June 27 and July 16, 2026.

These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those with permission from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Air Cell or those operated by police and emergency medical services.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Commonwealth Games, Glasgow) Regulations 2026

These regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet in designated areas of Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The restrictions apply to two specific geographical zones: a multi-point bounded area from July 23 to August 2, and a circular radius around a central point from July 27 to August 1.

These prohibitions apply to all unmanned aircraft unless the operator has obtained specific permission from the Police Scotland Aviation Safety and Security Unit.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Silverstone Grand Prix) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified 5.5 nautical mile radius of Silverstone during the 2026 British Grand Prix.

The Secretary of State issues these directions to manage airspace safety between 3 July and 5 July 2026, exempting only aircraft with permission from the Silverstone heliport air traffic control unit, police air support, or emergency medical services.

The restrictions apply to all civil and military pilots not meeting the specific exemption criteria during the designated hours.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Silverstone Grand Prix) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

These Regulations establish a restricted airspace zone around the Silverstone motor-racing circuit to prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft during the 2026 British Grand Prix.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft flying below 1,600 feet above mean sea level within a one-nautical-mile radius of the circuit's center, unless the operator has obtained specific permission from the Northamptonshire Police. The restrictions are active during specific hourly windows between July 2nd and July 5th, 2026.

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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026

These Regulations bring specific provisions of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 into force on 22nd June 2026, primarily concerning the enforcement of housing standards in England.

The order authorizes local housing authorities to impose civil penalties of up to £7,000 on individuals responsible for 'qualifying residential premises' that contain a category 1 hazard, provided it was reasonably practicable to remove said hazard.

It applies to local housing authorities, landlords, and superior landlords, and it establishes the administrative procedures for issuing, appealing, and enforcing these financial penalties while also amending the Tenant Fees Act 2019 to permit authorities to use penalty proceeds for enforcement activities.

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The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (Commencement No. 1 and Saving) Regulations 2026

This statutory instrument brings into force specific provisions of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 concerning the electoral system for mayors.

It directs that elections for combined authority mayors and combined county authority mayors must utilize the supplementary vote system.

The regulations apply to electoral administrators and candidates in England, though they exempt any elections where the formal notice was published prior to June 18, 2026.

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