Corrected a typographical error in regulation 31(2) of the Social Security (Further Methods of Recovery) Regulations 2026 to ensure accurate statutory cross-referencing.

This document issues a formal correction to the Social Security (Further Methods of Recovery) Regulations 2026.

It amends a specific cross-reference within the provisions governing the recovery of social security debts, changing a citation in regulation 31(2) from a specific subparagraph to a broader paragraph.

The correction applies to the Department for Work and Pensions and relevant authorities responsible for administering social security benefits and debt collection.

Designated the Clerk and Deputy Clerks of the Sexual Offences Court as non-ministerial office holders within the Scottish Administration.

This Order designates the Clerk and Deputy Clerks of the Sexual Offences Court as non-ministerial offices within the Scottish Administration.

By exercising powers under the Scotland Act 1998, the instrument ensures these newly created positions are legally recognized as part of the Scottish civil service infrastructure, specifically under the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. The Order applies to the administrative staff appointed to support the Sexual Offences Court across the United Kingdom.

Updated Upper Tribunal procedures by setting deadlines for Online Safety Act appeals and revising service requirements for immigration judicial reviews.

This instrument amends the procedural rules for the Upper Tribunal to incorporate new statutory appeals and refine judicial review processes.

It sets a three-month deadline for appealing OFCOM decisions under the Online Safety Act 2023 and introduces a new requirement for the Tribunal to seal immigration judicial review applications before they are served on respondents.

Additionally, the rules establish a formal right for applicants to reply to acknowledgments of service within seven days and permit the Tribunal to issue final decisions in immigration judicial reviews without a hearing, while setting a 12-day limit for seeking permission to appeal such decisions.

These changes apply to legal representatives and parties involved in litigation within the Upper Tribunal's jurisdiction in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Activated specific criminal justice provisions concerning illegal pornography, child abduction, and abortion-related pardons.

These Regulations bring several provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 into legal force on two separate dates in November 2026.

The instrument activates criminal law provisions regarding specific types of extreme or illegal pornography and child abduction on November 6, followed by provisions for pardons and the removal of criminal records for women investigated or convicted under abortion laws on November 16.

These mandates apply to the Ministry of Justice and law enforcement agencies, primarily within the jurisdiction of England and Wales.

Modernised the Port of Tyne's governance structure, consolidated statutory harbour powers, and updated the Authority's regulatory and financial framework.

The Port of Tyne Harbour Revision Order 2026 establishes a revised constitution for the Port of Tyne Authority and defines the updated geographic and legal limits of its jurisdiction.

It grants the Authority specific powers regarding financial management, including borrowing and the maintenance of a reserve fund, and authorises the collection of various dues and charges.

The order empowers the harbour master to issue general and special directions to vessels and vehicles for safety and efficiency, while also establishing mandatory advisory bodies to represent port stakeholders.

It applies to the Port of Tyne Authority, vessel masters, port users, and relevant statutory undertakers within the defined port limits.

Extended UK human rights and international humanitarian law sanctions to specific British overseas territories and established local enforcement frameworks.

This Order extends the Global Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Sanctions Regulations 2026 to twelve British overseas territories, including the Cayman Islands, Virgin Islands, and Falkland Islands.

It authorizes the freezing of funds and economic resources belonging to persons designated by the UK Secretary of State for involvement in serious human rights violations or breaches of international humanitarian law.

The Order directs Governors of these territories to publish lists of designated persons, establishes licensing procedures for permitted financial activities, and defines criminal penalties for circumventing these sanctions.

Shortened the required vacancy period for empty home management orders and removed specific administrative requirements for council applications.

This Order reduces the time a dwelling must be unoccupied before a local housing authority can apply for an interim Empty Dwelling Management Order (EDMO) from two years to six months.

It removes certain administrative requirements that local authorities were previously required to meet when submitting applications to a residential property tribunal.

These changes apply to local housing authorities in England for any new applications submitted on or after 5 November 2026.

Commenced the first phase of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 and corrected typographical errors in the original drafting.

These Regulations bring the first set of provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 into force in England and Wales.

They activate specific legal frameworks concerning arms and ammunition, coroners, criminal law, police conduct, proceeds of crime, public order, and terrorism.

The document also includes saving provisions to ensure that certain existing legal processes or rights are maintained despite the commencement of new sections.