Justice Legislation
Laws relating to criminal justice, court procedures, legal services, law enforcement, and judicial administration.
The Public Sector Fraud and Error (Recovery) Regulations 2026
Established procedural rules and maximum percentage limits for recovering public debt via direct bank account and salary deductions.
These Regulations establish the procedural framework for the Minister to recover public sector debts through direct deduction orders (DDOs) against bank accounts and deduction from earnings orders (DEOs).
They apply to banks, employers, and individuals identified as liable for public sector fraud or error in England and Wales.
The instrument specifies maximum deduction rates based on income bands, ranging from 3% to 40%, and mandates that certain funds like social security benefits and employer payroll costs are exempt from recovery actions.
Additionally, the regulations define time limits for bank compliance, administrative fee caps, and the priority of these orders relative to other court-ordered debts.
The Public Service Pension Schemes (Rectification of Unlawful Discrimination) (Tax) Regulations 2026
Adjusted tax rules and extended reporting deadlines for public service pension members receiving discrimination remedy payments.
This instrument modifies the tax treatment of public service pension schemes to facilitate the rectification of unlawful discrimination as required by the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022.
It amends previous regulations to allow members to submit 'scheme pays' notices digitally via HMRC, extends deadlines for reporting increased tax liabilities, and provides specific tax frameworks for Armed Forces, judicial, and local government pension schemes.
The regulations apply to scheme administrators, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and members of public service schemes—including judges and teachers—who are eligible for a discrimination remedy.
Prohibited aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet within a three-nautical-mile radius of Elstow, Bedfordshire, due to an emergency.
The Secretary of State for Transport establishes a restricted flying zone in the vicinity of Elstow, Bedfordshire, in response to an ongoing emergency.
The regulations prohibit all aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a three-nautical-mile radius of the specified coordinates, unless directed by the British Transport Police. These rules apply to all civil and military aviation operators not explicitly exempted by police direction.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Doncaster, South Yorkshire) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet in a specific area of Doncaster on 27 June 2026 to ensure public safety during a large gathering.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Doncaster, South Yorkshire) Regulations 2026 establish a temporary restricted airspace near Doncaster to manage unmanned aircraft during a large public gathering.
The regulations prohibit the flight of any unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified 0.7 nautical mile radius on 27 June 2026, between 09:30 and 15:00 UTC. These restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who have obtained explicit permission from the South Yorkshire Police Drone Team.
The Prison (Governor’s and Adjudicators’ Punishments) (Amendment) Rules 2026
Expanded the maximum duration of prison disciplinary punishments and introduced new restrictions on social visits for convicted prisoners in England and Wales.
This statutory instrument amends the Prison Rules 1999 to increase the severity of disciplinary punishments and introduce new restrictions on social visits for convicted prisoners in England and Wales.
It authorizes prison governors and independent adjudicators to double the maximum duration of certain penalties, such as the forfeiture of privileges and the awarding of additional days' imprisonment, while creating new categories of punishment specifically targeting non-professional social contact.
The rules apply to convicted prisoners found guilty of disciplinary offences, though they provide specific exemptions to ensure prisoners can still receive visits from their children.
The Police (Conduct and Vetting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Amended police conduct and vetting rules to mandate officer suspensions for serious charges and standardized vetting assessments for new recruits.
These Regulations amend existing police conduct, vetting, and performance rules in England and Wales to establish stricter suspension and vetting requirements for police officers and candidates.
They mandate suspension for officers charged with specific serious offences or domestic abuse, define "listed offences" that trigger automatic administrative actions, and introduce a requirement for police candidates to hold vetting clearance granted within six months of their appointment.
The regulations apply to chief officers of police, the College of Policing, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct, directing how these authorities must delegate functions, conduct reviews, and notify officers of disciplinary or vetting decisions.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Birkdale, Merseyside) Regulations 2026
Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in Birkdale, Merseyside, for an eleven-day period in July 2026 to ensure public safety during a large event.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level in a defined area of Birkdale, Merseyside, between 11th July and 21st July 2026.
The restrictions apply daily from 0500 to 2100 Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC) to protect the public during a scheduled large gathering.
The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the Merseyside Police Counter-UAS Team.
Typo Correction in NHS Dental Services Regulations
Corrected a cross-reference error in regulation 13 of the NHS dental services amendment regulations.
This correction slip amends a typographical error found in the National Health Service (Primary Dental Services and Dental Charges) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026.
It specifically instructs that the reference to '17A(7)(d)(ii)' in regulation 13(2)(b) be replaced with '13A(7)(d)(ii)'.
The document applies to the published text of the regulations and ensures the statutory references align with the intended legislative structure for primary dental services in England.