Justice Legislation

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

The Immigration (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2025

Published: Tue 21st Oct 25

This Order, made by His Majesty in Council, formally amends the Immigration (Isle of Man) Order 2008 to extend relevant parts of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, including provisions for Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) and carrier liability, to the Isle of Man, specifying modifications necessary to ensure consistency with or necessary divergence from UK immigration law, and grants the Isle of Man's Minister for the Treasury powers to arrange for UK functions related to ETAs.

The M32 Motorway (Junctions 1 to 3) (40 and 60 Miles Per Hour Speed Limits) Regulations 2025

Published: Mon 20th Oct 25

The Secretary of State for Transport exercised powers granted under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to enact the M32 Motorway (Junctions 1 to 3) (40 and 60 Miles Per Hour Speed Limits) Regulations 2025, which came into force on 11th November 2025 and apply across England and Wales; these regulations permanently establish 40 mph and 60 mph speed limits on defined sections of the M32 motorway between Junctions 1 and 3, excluding areas where a temporary speed restriction under section 14 of the Act takes precedence.

The Proscribed Organisations (Name Change) (Revocation) Order 2025

Published: Mon 20th Oct 25

This Order, made by the Secretary of State under the Terrorism Act 2000, revokes the Proscribed Organisations (Name Change) Order 2017, effectively removing the designation that specified 'Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham' as another name for the proscribed organisation Al-Qa’ida across the United Kingdom.

The Hovercraft (Application of Enactments) (Amendment) Order 2025

Published: Fri 17th Oct 25

The Hovercraft (Application of Enactments) (Amendment) Order 2025, made by His Majesty in Council, amends the principal 1989 Order to ensure that current maritime legislation concerning casualty investigations, pollution prevention, safety regulations, fees, and ambulatory references to international instruments applies correctly to hovercraft as it applies to ships across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2025

Published: Thu 16th Oct 25

This Order, presented to His Majesty in Council and approved by both Houses of Parliament, extends the expiry date of the Armed Forces Act 2006 for a further twelve months, ensuring that the Act, which was originally due to expire on 14th December 2025, remains in force until the end of 14th December 2026, as provided for under section 382(2) of that Act.

The Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1) (Correction) Order 2025

This Order, titled The Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1) (Correction) Order 2025, formally enacts corrections to errors and omissions found within The Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1) Order 2022, which originally granted development consent under the Planning Act 2008.

The Secretary of State made these corrections, which range from minor typographical adjustments to definitional changes affecting bodies like Network Rail and National Grid, subsequent to a formal written request from the applicant.

The Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions (Overseas Territories) Order 2025

This Order in Council extends the Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025, along with relevant provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, to eleven specified British overseas territories starting on October 16, 2025.

The extension applies with specific modifications detailed in Schedule 2, which primarily substitute references from UK bodies like the Treasury or Secretary of State with the respective Territory's Governor for the administration of sanctions, including designating persons, issuing licences, and enforcing immigration and financial restrictions related to combating people smuggling and trafficking.

The Veterinary Surgeons (Recognition of University Degree) (Harper and Keele) Order of Council 2025

This Order in Council officially recognizes the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVetMS) degree jointly conferred by Harper Adams University and the University of Keele, thereby establishing that holders of this degree meet the necessary standards to become registered members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, provided they meet the prescribed procedural and fee requirements.