Justice Legislation
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Footnote Correction for Data and Digital Economy Rules
Corrected a typographical error in a footnote of the 2026 No. 126 (C. 12) regulations regarding data and digital economy legislation.
This statutory instrument correction identifies and rectifies a typographical error in a footnote within secondary legislation related to the Digital Economy Act 2017 and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
It specifies that a citation previously listed as paragraph 28(7) must be understood as paragraph 18(7).
The correction applies to the published version of the 2026 No. 126 (C. 12) regulations under the authority of the King's Printer of Acts of Parliament.
The Court and Tribunal Fees (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Change of coming into force) Order 2026
Postponed the implementation of various court and tribunal fee increases by seven days, moving the effective date to 13 July 2026.
The Lord Chancellor postpones the commencement date of the Court and Tribunal Fees (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026 from 6th July 2026 to 13th July 2026.
This Order applies to fees collected across various legal venues, including the Court of Protection, Magistrates' Courts, the Upper Tribunal, and the First-tier Tribunal, covering matters such as probate, insolvency, and immigration.
The change affects several existing fee orders and is issued with the consent of the Treasury and after consultation with senior members of the judiciary.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Auchterarder, Scotland) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft near Auchterarder during the 2026 Gleneagles Senior Open.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,700 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Auchterarder, Scotland, from 20 July to 26 July 2026.
This restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft, except those granted specific permission by the Gleneagles Senior Open event safety staff.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued these rules under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to manage safety and security risks associated with the large crowds expected at the Gleneagles Senior Open golf tournament.
The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2026
Activated specific legal provisions for higher education free speech complaints and registration conditions through a phased commencement in 2026 and 2027.
This statutory instrument brings into force specific provisions of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 according to a staggered timeline. It directs the Office for Students to implement a free speech complaints scheme starting September 1, 2026, specifically for staff, non-student members, and visiting speakers at registered higher education providers in England.
The regulations also authorize the enforcement of mandatory freedom of speech registration conditions starting April 1, 2027, though they exclude certain requirements related to students' unions and student-initiated complaints from this commencement phase.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Finsbury Park, London) Regulations 2026
Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Finsbury Park during July 2026 to ensure public safety at large gatherings.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Finsbury Park, London, between July 3 and July 5, 2026.
The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, with exceptions for those permitted by the Festival Republic Finsbury Park Events Silver Commander or those operated by police air support units.
The Secretary of State issued these directions to manage safety and security risks associated with large public gatherings for music concerts.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Woodchurch) Regulations 2026
Established temporary flight restrictions near Woodchurch for an airshow scheduled between 7 and 9 August 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Woodchurch) Regulations 2026 establish a temporary restricted airspace near Woodchurch, Kent, to facilitate the Aero Legends BOB26 Airshow.
The regulations prohibit all aircraft from flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate between 06:30 and 17:30 UTC from 7 August to 9 August 2026.
These restrictions apply to all pilots and aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the Aero Legends BOB26 Airshow Flying Display Director or the Aero Legends Operations Manager.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lytham, Lancashire) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet in Lytham, Lancashire, during early July 2026 for public safety during a large gathering.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lytham, Lancashire) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Lytham, Lancashire. These restrictions apply from 1500 to 2259 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time daily between 1st July and 5th July 2026.
The regulations permit flights only if authorized by the Lancashire Police Counter-UAS Team, and they apply to all operators of unmanned aircraft within the designated coordinates.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Durham) Regulations 2026
Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Durham on 11 July 2026 for public safety during a large gathering.
The Secretary of State for Transport establishes a temporary restricted airspace in Durham, County Durham, to manage unmanned aircraft flight during a large public gathering.
The regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate on July 11, 2026.
These restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who obtain explicit permission from the Durham Constabulary Drone Operations Manager.