Justice Legislation
Laws relating to criminal justice, court procedures, legal services, law enforcement, and judicial administration.
The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2025
This order implements the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 across the UK. It mandates information sharing and review processes by UK law enforcement bodies regarding Level 2 disclosures, mirroring existing duties of Scottish law enforcement.
It also amends relevant acts to ensure consistency and defines key terms like "UK law-enforcement body." The order addresses payment for services rendered under its provisions and outlines guidance issuance by the Scottish Ministers.
The Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
The Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective May 1, 2025, amend the 2013 Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations.
The amendments increase standard fees for legal representation in welfare benefit cases and streamline the fee schedule by removing certain tables.
A saving provision ensures that these changes do not apply retroactively to applications made before May 1, 2025.
The Gangmasters (Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) (Fees) Rules 2025, effective April 28th, 2025, revise fees for gangmaster licences in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
These rules amend the Gangmasters (Licensing Conditions) Rules 2009, increasing application, renewal, and inspection fees across several bands depending on annual turnover.
Consultation with the relevant Northern Ireland department occurred, and transitional provisions address applications and renewals already in progress.
The Drivers’ Hours and Tachographs (Amendment and Modification) Regulations 2025
These Regulations, effective April 21st, 2025, amend and modify EU regulations on drivers' hours and tachographs to reflect the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the EU, as per the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Key changes include adjusting the scope of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 and amending its definition of "special regular passenger services." Furthermore, the regulations modify Regulation (EU) No 165/2014, extending the record-keeping period to 56 days and making consequential amendments to Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/403.
The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker's Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) (Modification) Regulations 2025
These regulations amend the 2013 regulations governing Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance, and Employment and Support Allowance claims and payments.
The key change prioritizes deductions for child maintenance over other deductions.
The regulations apply to England, Wales, and Scotland and are in effect from April 30, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 amend several UK laws to reflect changes in consumer protection, enforcement mechanisms, and information disclosure related to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
The regulations predominantly replace references to older legislation with references to the newer Act, ensuring consistent application of the new Act's directives across various legal instruments.
Specific changes include updates to acts governing agriculture, misrepresentation, telecommunications, and financial services, among others.
The amendments also clarify information disclosure rules to support smoother international cooperation between regulators.
Several amendments will come into force only once specific parts of the 2024 Act are enacted.
The Immigration (Biometric Information etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
These regulations amend existing UK immigration legislation concerning the collection, use, and retention of biometric information.
Key changes include expanding biometric data requirements to include entrants to the UK, allowing for electronic submission of data, clarifying the process for issuing biometric immigration documents, and updating data retention periods.
The amendments affect multiple regulations dating back to 2006, and incorporate the use of the new 'eVisa' system.
The Legal Officers (Annual Fees) Order 2025
The Legal Officers (Annual Fees) Order 2025 sets annual fees for diocesan and provincial registrars in the Church of England for 2025.
It details fees payable by diocesan boards of finance and diocesan bishops/archbishops, specifying the professional services covered in Schedule 2.
The order also revokes the 2023 order and clarifies additional remuneration possibilities, travel expenses, and Value Added Tax implications.
It takes effect the day after parliamentary approval.