Justice Legislation

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

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Longleat) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 10th Sept 26

Prohibited unauthorized aircraft from flying below 6,500 feet near Longleat during scheduled flying displays in September 2026.


These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around Longleat, Wiltshire, to facilitate the Icons of the Sky flying displays.

The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 6,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified two-nautical-mile radius unless they have received express permission from the event's aviation directors.

These restrictions apply to all pilots and aircraft operators during the afternoons of 11 September through 13 September 2026.

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The Free Zone (Customs Site No. 2 Freeport East) Designation Order 2026

Designated a new customs free zone at Freeport East and appointed Assan Panel UK Limited as its responsible authority for ten years.


This Order designates a specific area within Freeport East as a customs free zone for a period of 10 years and appoints Assan Panel UK Limited as the responsible authority.

It mandates that the authority maintain secure boundaries, provide facilities for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) at no cost to the government, and keep detailed accounts and records of all activities within the zone.

The Order applies to the designated responsible authority and governs the movement of goods and persons into and out of the specified site, requiring active monitoring to prevent unauthorized activities and ensure compliance with UK customs law.

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The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (Age of Sale Notices and Consequential Amendments) (England) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 9th Sept 26

Raised the legal maximum limits for immigration, nationality, and passport fees and expanded the scope of chargeable electronic travel services.


This Order amends the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2016 by increasing the maximum amounts the Secretary of State can charge for specific immigration and nationality services.

It raises the ceilings for expedited 'priority' visa processing, passport applications, and the provision of contact center services.

Additionally, it provides the legal basis for charging fees related to the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme and certain sponsorship functions, applying to all individuals seeking entry to or status within the United Kingdom.

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The Sentencing Act 2020 (Special Procedures for Community and Suspended Sentence Orders) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 9th Sept 26

Authorized a pilot program in four magistrates' courts allowing for regular judicial reviews and amendments of community and suspended sentence orders for adult female offenders.


These Regulations establish a pilot program in Leeds, Liverpool, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside Magistrates' Courts that subjects certain community and suspended sentence orders to special judicial review procedures.

The regulations apply to women aged 18 or over who are convicted between 5 October 2026 and 5 April 2028, provided they are not registered sex offenders and have not committed specified violent or weapons-related offenses.

Under these procedures, courts gain powers to mandate regular progress reviews, adjust sentence requirements based on offender behavior, and impose short-term custodial sentences of up to 28 days for breaches.

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The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Reduced the fees for basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates and the criminal record update service.


These Regulations reduce the fees charged for various types of criminal record checks and the criminal record update service in England and Wales.

The order lowers the cost of basic and standard certificates to £20, reduces enhanced certificate fees to £41, and adjusts the update service fee to £15.

These changes apply to any individual or employer applying for a certificate or update information through the Disclosure and Barring Service starting from 5 October 2026.

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The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Jersey) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 9th Sept 26

Reduced the fees for criminal conviction, criminal record, and enhanced criminal record certificates in Jersey.


These regulations reduce the fees charged for various criminal record checks and update services in Jersey.

The Secretary of State exercises powers under the Police Act 1997, as extended to Jersey, to lower the cost of basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates as well as the annual subscription to the update service. The changes apply to individuals and employers in Jersey seeking background checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) framework.

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The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Reduced the fees for basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates and update service requests in the Isle of Man starting 5 October 2026.


These Regulations decrease the fees charged for various criminal record certificates and update services in the Isle of Man.

The Secretary of State directs these changes to apply to basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record certificates, as well as the annual subscription for the update service. The measures apply to individuals and organizations in the Isle of Man requesting criminal record information under the Police Act 1997.

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The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Guernsey) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 9th Sept 26

Lowered the statutory fees for basic, standard, and enhanced criminal record checks and update services in Guernsey.


These Regulations reduce the fees charged for various types of criminal record certificates and update services in Guernsey.

The measure applies to individuals applying for basic, standard, or enhanced criminal record checks and those utilizing the update service for certificate monitoring.

By amending existing 2009 regulations, the Secretary of State lowers the cost of standard and basic certificates to £20, enhanced certificates to £41, and update service requests to £15.

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