Justice Legislation

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

The Online Safety (CSEA Content Reporting by Regulated User-to-User Service Providers) (Revocation) Regulations 2025

Published: Fri 10th Oct 25

These Regulations, enacted by the Secretary of State using powers under the Online Safety Act 2023, officially revoke the earlier Online Safety (CSEA Content Reporting by Regulated User-to-User Service Providers) Regulations 2025, effective from November 2nd, 2025, across the whole of the UK, following consultation with the NCA and OFCOM.

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (Hult International Business School Ltd) Order 2023 (Amendment) Order 2025

Published: Fri 10th Oct 25

This Order, made by the Office for Students under the powers conferred by the Higher Education and Research Act 2017, amends the Power to Award Degrees etc. (Hult International Business School Ltd) Order 2023 to authorize Hult International Business School Ltd to grant taught awards up to Master’s level in defined subjects, effective from 1st December 2025 and expiring on 31st December 2029.

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (Hull College Group) Order of Council 2015 (Amendment) Order 2025

This Order, made by the Office for Students under the powers of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017, formally amends the existing 2015 Order concerning Hull College Group's power to award degrees, extending the fixed term of this competence to expire at the end of the day on March 30, 2029.

The procedure involved obtaining advice from the relevant body regarding the quality and standards of the higher education provided by the institution.

The Online Safety Act 2023 (Commencement No. 5) (Revocation) Regulations 2025

These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State under the Online Safety Act 2023, revoke the Online Safety Act 2023 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2025, thereby preventing specific provisions of the Act that mandate certain user-to-user service providers to report child sexual abuse and exploitation content to the National Crime Agency from coming into force on their scheduled date of November 3rd, 2025; this legislative action extends across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and is stated not to require a full impact assessment.

The East Yorkshire Solar Farm (Correction) Order 2025

This Order, officially titled The East Yorkshire Solar Farm (Correction) Order 2025, formally amends specific linguistic and structural errors found within the previous development consent approval, The East Yorkshire Solar Farm Order 2025, as granted under the Planning Act 2008; these corrections were enacted by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero following a formal request from the project applicant and come into force on September 20th, 2025.

The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Published: Tue 30th Sept 25

These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, amend the existing Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 to align UK law with updated United Nations Security Council obligations, particularly those derived from Resolution 2231 (2015).

The amendments update interpretations of relevant UN resolutions, modify the scope of prohibited trade in nuclear and missile-related items, and introduce specific exceptions to asset freeze and financial prohibitions to facilitate the satisfaction of obligations owed by the Treasury concerning Treasury debt, ensuring these actions remain compliant with the new sanctions framework.

The Chancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) Measure 2025 (Commencement) Order 2025

Published: Mon 29th Sept 25

This Order officially establishes the commencement date for the Chancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) Measure 2025, bringing the Measure into force, insofar as it is not already active, on 1st October 2025.

The Church Commissioners enacted this Order using powers granted under previous measures, including the Chancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) Measure 2025 and related governing legislation.

The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 and the Terrorism Act 2000 (Port Examination Codes of Practice) Regulations 2025

These regulations implement revised codes of practice for examining officers under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 and the Terrorism Act 2000.

The Secretary of State revised the codes, published drafts for consultation, considered feedback, and laid the final versions before Parliament.

The updated codes govern the exercise of powers at UK ports and the Northern Ireland border related to combating terrorism and hostile state activity, aiming for better clarity, training, and adherence to legal frameworks.