Justice Legislation
Laws relating to criminal justice, court procedures, legal services, law enforcement, and judicial administration.
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State, amend the 2014 Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations by removing two specific exemptions from the definition of 'regulated activities' concerning the temporary treatment of disease, disorder, or injury provided at sporting grounds, gymnasiums, or during cultural events; consequently, such treatments will become subject to regulation by the Care Quality Commission, while an exception for incidental transport services during these events is retained, with amendments coming into force in phases starting September 2026 and fully by December 2027 across England and Wales.
This document constitutes an official correction notice published for The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments) and Tenancies (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2026, identifying and correcting a typographical error within a footnote on page 5 of the main instrument, where the Statutory Instrument reference 'S.I. 2022/1311' is amended to the correct citation, 'S.I. 2020/1311'.
The Biodiversity Gain Site Register (Amendment) Regulations 2026
These 2026 Regulations amend the 2024 Biodiversity Gain Site Register Regulations, primarily by extending their application to include development consent granted under the Planning Act 2008, in addition to standard planning permission.
The amendments introduce specific definitions for 'biodiversity gain site' and 'development', and modify regulations concerning which land is eligible for registration, the content required for registration applications, and the process for allocating recorded habitat enhancement to developments requiring development consent.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bristol) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bristol) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 enacts immediate, emergency-based restrictions on all aircraft flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a one-nautical-mile radius centred on specific coordinates near Bristol, authorizing the restriction by the Secretary of State for Transport due to a matter affecting public interest, with exemptions only for aircraft operating under directions from the Avon and Somerset Police.
The Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order 2026
This Order updates the list of 'prescribed persons' under the Employment Rights Act 1996, granting legal protection to workers who blow the whistle to designated regulators and public bodies.
It adds the Building Safety Regulator, the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority, the Independent Football Regulator, the Law Society, the Security Industry Authority, and the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology to the list.
Furthermore, it modifies the scope of protected disclosures for the Financial Conduct Authority, the Environment Agency, and several government departments while removing the Keeper of the Registers of Scotland.
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026
This Order, made by the Lord Chancellor and effective from May 1st, 2026, amends the 2013 Fees Order governing the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to prescribe new fees and update existing structures.
The primary function is to introduce specific fees for proceedings arising from the Renters' Rights Act 2025, covering applications for rent determination, tenancy terms, and appeals against financial penalties, alongside updating general commencement and hearing fees.
The Football Governance Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026
These Regulations, made on April 29, 2026, bring into force specific provisions of the Football Governance Act 2025 starting on May 5, 2026.
The commencement order initiates key sections related to the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) determining the suitability of club owners and officers, imposes new duties on clubs and competition organisers regarding ground disposal and administration approvals, and activates certain investigatory powers and schedule items concerning relevant infringements.
These Regulations establish temporary restrictions on aircraft flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a 3.5 nautical mile radius of Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent, between June 26th and June 28th, 2026, inclusive, to ensure public safety during scheduled flying displays; the restrictions do not apply to emergency services, specific authorized flights, or areas already subject to prohibitions related to prisons and young offender institutions.