Justice Legislation

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

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Falmouth, Cornwall) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 23rd Sept 26

Established an emergency restricted flying zone below 5,000 feet around Falmouth, Cornwall.


These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace in the vicinity of Falmouth, Cornwall, in response to an ongoing emergency.

The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 5,000 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate, unless authorized by the police. These restrictions apply to all civilian and commercial pilots and take effect immediately upon the signing of the instrument.

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Recovering Public Funds: Fraud and Error Debt Rules

Revised the administrative requirements for notifying individuals of public sector debt recovery actions resulting from fraud or error.


These regulations establish the procedures for identifying and recovering debts owed to public sector bodies in England and Wales due to fraud or error.

The document directs government departments and relevant authorities to provide clear reasons to individuals when initiating recovery actions and corrects specific clerical errors in the original drafting of the recovery framework.

It applies to all persons identified as having received public funds incorrectly and the agencies responsible for overseeing those disbursements.

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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Extended the transitional period for Alternative Dispute Resolution providers from 5 October 2026 to 7 January 2027.


These Regulations amend the transitional provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 to extend the deadline for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) providers and special ADR arrangements to comply with new requirements.

The document changes the end date of the transitional period from 5 October 2026 to 7 January 2027.

This extension applies to ADR providers, particularly those in the aviation sector, and enables the Civil Aviation Authority to be integrated as a competent authority within the new regulatory framework.

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The Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2026

Authorized the sharing of data with energy suppliers to assist customers in debt and added new government departments to the list of bodies permitted to share information for specified objectives.


These regulations expand the legal framework for sharing government data with licensed gas and electricity suppliers to help identify and assist customers living in fuel poverty.

They authorize the disclosure of information to energy companies when it relates to debt relief requirements set by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (Ofgem) under the Gas Act 1986, the Electricity Act 1989, or the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018.

Additionally, the instrument updates the list of authorized government departments—specifically adding the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology—to correct a previous drafting error in earlier legislation.

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The Private Landlord Redress Schemes (Approval and Designation) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 18th Sept 26

Set the legal conditions and administrative procedures for approving and operating private landlord redress schemes in England under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.


These Regulations establish the criteria and procedures for the Secretary of State to approve or designate redress schemes for private landlords in England.

The instrument mandates that schemes must provide independent investigation of tenant complaints, authorize compensation awards of up to £25,000, and maintain impartial oversight through a designated responsible individual.

The regulations apply to scheme administrators, private residential landlords who must join a scheme, and tenants seeking redress for landlord non-compliance with codes of practice.

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The Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Act 2025 (Commencement and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 18th Sept 26

Commenced the remaining provisions of the 2025 Act to limit postal vote durations and align expiry dates for different election types in Scotland and Wales.


These Regulations bring the remaining sections of the Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Act 2025 into force on 3 November 2026, establishing new limits on the duration of postal voting entitlements for local government elections in Scotland and Wales.

The instrument directs electoral registration officers to align the expiry dates of a person's parliamentary postal vote with their devolved postal vote and requires officers to notify affected voters and provide instructions for new applications.

These provisions apply to electoral registration officers and individuals registered for absent voting in Scotland and Wales.

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The Building Safety Levy (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026

Adjusted the Building Safety Levy framework to exclude student housing from dwelling definitions and refined the criteria for previously developed land.


These Regulations amend the Building Safety Levy (England) Regulations 2025 to clarify how the levy applies to different types of residential developments and land.

The instrument directs that purpose-built student accommodation be excluded from the definition of 'dwellings' for levy purposes and provides specific criteria for determining if land is 'previously developed', notably excluding underground structures and unlawful operations.

It applies to developers, local authorities, and the building safety regulator in England, establishing updated procedures for levy information spot checks, update notices, and the cancellation of liability notices when no charge is due.

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The Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026

Updated Northern Ireland's plant health and seed marketing laws to align with the Windsor Framework and EU standards.


These Regulations amend various statutory rules to align Northern Ireland's plant health, seed, and propagating material standards with the Windsor Framework and European Union requirements.

The instrument modifies definitions of 'member State' and 'third country' to include Northern Ireland within the EU's regulatory sphere for these materials, updates labeling requirements to 'EU quality' standards, and establishes new enforcement mechanisms for non-compliance with specific EU Implementing Regulations.

It applies to professional operators, suppliers, and importers of vegetable, ornamental, forest, fruit, and potato plant materials in Northern Ireland.

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