Justice Legislation

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

The Online Procedure (Rules and Practice Directions) Rules 2026

Established a digital-first procedural framework for civil court proceedings in England and Wales, specifically commencing with possession proceedings.


This Statutory Instrument establishes a framework for conducting civil proceedings in England and Wales through a dedicated digital service managed by HMCTS. It mandates that specified proceedings—initially limited to possession proceedings—must be initiated and conducted via GOV.UK, while providing paper-based alternatives for unrepresented individuals.

The rules grant courts extensive active case management powers, including the authority to direct parties toward mediation, decide issues without full hearings, and transfer cases out of the online system if necessary to achieve justice.

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The Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2026

Published: Fri 26th Jun 26

Reduced the minimum age for using automated immigration gates from 10 to 8 years old for eligible nationals.


This Order amends the Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) Order 2000 to lower the minimum age for individuals seeking to enter the United Kingdom via automated gates.

It directs that nationals of countries listed in the 2000 Order may obtain leave to enter as visitors through automated processing from the age of 8, reduced from the previous limit of 10.

The Order applies to the Secretary of State, Border Force officials, and eligible foreign nationals traveling to the United Kingdom.

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The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Commencement No. 9) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 25th Jun 26

Commenced the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 and its associated offences for begging and rough sleeping.


This statutory instrument brings into force section 81 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 on 29th June 2026.

It directs the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824, which previously established criminal offences for begging and rough sleeping in England and Wales.

The regulations apply to the criminal justice system and law enforcement agencies by removing these historical offences and making necessary consequential amendments to other legislation.

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The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (Commencement No.1 and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026

Activated specific sections of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 on 29 June 2026 and preserved existing motor vehicle licensing regulations.


These Regulations bring the first wave of provisions from the Crime and Policing Act 2026 into force on 29 June 2026.

They apply to various law enforcement agencies, the Secretary of State, and several judicial bodies across England and Wales (and in specific instances, Scotland).

The regulations activate new legal standards for anti-social behaviour orders, protest-related offences, firearms regulation, intimate image offences, and police disciplinary procedures.

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The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 4) Regulations 2026

Exempted specific Armed Forces early departure equivalent benefits from Class 1 National Insurance contribution calculations.


These Regulations amend the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001 to exclude specific payments from the calculation of earnings used to determine Class 1 National Insurance contributions.

The amendment applies to members of the regular armed forces who elect to receive benefits equivalent to the 2015 Early Departure Payments scheme for their remediable service under the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975.

The Treasury issued these regulations with the concurrence of the Secretary of State and the Northern Ireland Department for Communities.

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The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability and Carer Benefits) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2026

Adjusted UK-wide social security and housing benefit regulations to incorporate and recognize specific Scottish disability and carer benefits introduced under devolved legislation.


This Order amends various social security, housing benefit, and decision-making regulations across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to integrate new Scottish disability and carer benefits into the existing UK-wide legal framework.

It updates terminology to include 'carer benefits' alongside disability benefits and ensures that payments such as Carer Support Payment and Pension Age Disability Payment are recognized within the rules for claims, revisions of decisions, and funeral expense deductions.

The Order applies to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and relevant social security authorities responsible for administering benefits and the appeals process.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Principality Stadium, Cardiff) Regulations 2026

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on 28 June 2026.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified area around the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on 28 June 2026.

The restrictions apply between 1700 hours and 2230 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time to all unmanned aircraft, unless the South Wales Police Drone Team grants specific flight permission.

This measure is intended to facilitate public safety and security during an event involving a large gathering of people.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Elstow, Bedfordshire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 25th Jun 26

Revoked emergency flight restrictions in Elstow, Bedfordshire, with immediate effect on June 20, 2026.


This statutory instrument removes emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the vicinity of Elstow, Bedfordshire. It revokes the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Elstow, Bedfordshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026, thereby permitting the resumption of standard flight operations in that airspace.

The order applies to all aircraft operators and pilots who were previously subject to the emergency prohibitions.

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