Justice Legislation

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

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 10th Jun 26

The Regulations brought sections 12(2)(a), (b), and (3), and sections 18(5) to (7) of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 into force on 15th June 2026.


These Regulations, formally titled the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026, specify that certain provisions of the primary 2025 Act will officially come into force on 15th June 2026.

Specifically, this commencement activates sections relating to the Security Industry Authority's (SIA) obligations to produce mandatory guidance, subject to the Secretary of State's approval, and the requirement for the SIA to produce and publish a statement detailing the constitution of 'qualifying worldwide revenue'.

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The Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (Amendment of Section 3) Order 2026

The Order amended Section 3(6) of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 to omit the requirement exemption for Scottish Ministers' scheme regulations covering fire and rescue workers and police members, effective 1st July 2026.


This Statutory Instrument, made by HM Treasury in June 2026 and effective from July 1st, 2026, amends Section 3 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 by specifically removing the exemption that previously existed for scheme regulations made by the Scottish Ministers concerning fire and rescue workers and members of a police force; this action removes those specific regulations from the list of those that do not require prior consent from HM Treasury.

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The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 10th Jun 26

The Treasury amended the MLRs 2017 to introduce enhanced due diligence for cryptoasset correspondent relationships, update trust registration rules, create provisions for insolvent bank customers, substitute monetary thresholds from Euros to Sterling, and modify change of control rules for cryptoasset businesses.


These Regulations, enacted by HM Treasury, substantially amend the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs) to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regimes, notably by implementing enhanced due diligence requirements for cryptoasset correspondent relationships and addressing specific areas like insolvent bank customers and trust registration.

Key changes include the introduction of new duties for cryptoasset businesses dealing with overseas providers, clarification of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for pooled accounts, substitution of 'high-risk third country' with 'FATF call for action country,' conversion of various monetary thresholds from Euros to Sterling, and amendments to trust registration rules concerning pre-2020 UK land acquisitions and the exclusion criteria for certain trusts.

Furthermore, the rules governing changes in control over registered cryptoasset businesses are modified to align with the evolving future regulatory framework under FSMA, with some provisions taking effect later in 2027.

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The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2026

Published: Wed 10th Jun 26

The Secretary of State classified specific synthetic opioids and their derivatives as temporary class drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, applying UK-wide control measures.


The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2026 exercises powers under the 1971 Act to designate a list of identified synthetic opioid substances, their isomers, salts, and preparations, as drugs subject to temporary control across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, effective from June 11, 2026, while ensuring existing safe custody and misuse regulations immediately apply to them.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cramlington, Newcastle) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Immediate emergency restrictions prohibiting unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet were imposed over a specific area in Cramlington, Newcastle, unless directed by Northumbria Police.


The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cramlington, Newcastle) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 immediately restricts unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet above sea level over a defined one nautical mile radius area centred near Cramlington, Newcastle, because the Secretary of State has determined an emergency affecting the public interest necessitates this temporary prohibition, with the sole exception being aircraft operating under directions from the Northumbria Police.

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The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026

Published: Tue 9th Jun 26

The Order amended the 2015 and 2023 Dangerous Dogs exemption scheme Orders by removing third-party insurance requirements and inserting new specific child protection supervision conditions.


This Statutory Instrument amends three existing pieces of legislation concerning exemption schemes for dogs classified as dangerous in England and Wales, primarily by removing mandatory requirements for third-party insurance for exempted dogs, effective July 1st, 2026, while simultaneously introducing a new requirement for the supervision of exempted dogs interacting with children under the age of 12 in non-public settings, effective November 1st, 2026, for certain schemes.

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The Customs (Safety and Security Procedures) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 9th Jun 26

The regulations amended the Customs Safety and Security (Penalty) Regulations 2019 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447 to update terminology, clarify liability for customs declarations, and revise outdated legislative citations.


These Statutory Instruments amend existing UK customs legislation concerning safety and security procedures, primarily by modifying the Customs Safety and Security (Penalty) Regulations 2019 and the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447.

The key changes involve introducing the definition of a 'customs representative' for penalty purposes, clarifying liability for entry summary and pre-departure declarations, mandating arrival notifications for vessels and aircraft, and updating obsolete legislative references within the implementing rules.

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The Customs (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 9th Jun 26

Government enacted miscellaneous amendments to existing customs regulations concerning bulk declarations, carnet usage, import duty interest calculation, and approval conditions for storage facilities, effective June 30th, 2026.


These Regulations, made by HM Revenue and Customs and the Treasury, introduce several amendments to existing UK customs legislation enacted following the EU exit, primarily concerning bulk Customs declarations, the acceptance of both paper and electronic customs carnets, the calculation of interest on late import duty liabilities, and providing HMRC with powers to require necessary examination or storage functions to be conducted at approved 'off-site facilities'.

The rules come into force on June 30th, 2026, with specific provisions taking effect retrospectively or immediately upon that date.

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