Justice Legislation

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

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (National Eisteddfod, Wales) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,700 feet within a one-nautical-mile radius of Cardigan, Wales, during the 2026 National Eisteddfod.

The restriction applies daily from 07:00 to 22:59 UTC between 30 July and 9 August 2026.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft, unless the Dyfed-Powys Police Airspace Coordinator grants specific flight permission.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, below 1,500 feet above mean sea level in a defined area around Edinburgh Castle during the 2026 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators during specified evening hours between 7 August and 29 August 2026, unless they have obtained specific permission from the Police Scotland Aviation Safety and Security Unit.

The measure is intended to protect the large crowds attending the event.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Wales Airshow) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 24th Jul 26

These Regulations established a restricted airspace zone in the vicinity of Swansea to facilitate the safe execution of the Wales Airshow on 25 and 26 July 2026.

The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 8,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified coordinate-bounded area, except for those with express permission from the event's flying display director or where existing prison-related flight restrictions apply.

The restrictions affect all pilots and aircraft operators scheduled to be in the South Wales area during the designated operational hours.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Helicopter Flight) (No. 6) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 24th Jul 26

These regulations establish temporary restricted airspace in parts of Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire on 27 July 2026 to facilitate a specific helicopter flight.

The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 4,000 feet in one designated area between 12:35 and 13:35 UTC, and below 2,500 feet in a second area between 12:50 and 13:55 UTC. These restrictions apply to all civil and military aircraft, except for those operated by the King’s Helicopter Flight, emergency services, or those flying with explicit permission from designated air traffic control units.

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The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Establishment of Schools) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

These regulations update several primary and secondary education acts to align with the school establishment framework introduced by the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026.

They modify the procedures for proposing new schools, clarify employment transfer rules for staff in pupil referral units, and adjust how governance arrangements are made before a new school is formally approved.

The measures apply to local authorities, school governing bodies, and the Department for Education in England and Wales.

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The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Anti-social Behaviour and Prevention and Investigation Measures) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026

This Order expands the scope of civil legal aid in England and Wales to include proceedings related to respect orders, youth injunctions, and housing injunctions.

It directs that 'help at court' and 'investigative representation' are unavailable for proceedings involving Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures or foreign power threat activity.

Additionally, the Order mandates that only 'legal help'—and not broader legal services—is exempt from financial means testing for individuals subject to national security-related investigation notices.

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The Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Commencement No. 12) Order 2026

Published: Tue 21st Jul 26

This Order brings section 208 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 into full force on 1 October 2026.

It empowers NHS England to establish and maintain formal lists of persons who perform or assist in the provision of local pharmaceutical services.

The Order applies to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and impacts the regulatory oversight of pharmaceutical contractors and their staff under the National Health Service Act 2006.

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The Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026

These regulations mandate how local planning authorities in England must distribute decision-making powers between elected member committees and unelected officers for various types of planning applications.

The instrument requires smaller-scale applications, such as householder and minor residential projects, to be determined by officers, while allowing larger or more significant developments to be referred to a committee of no more than 13 members.

These requirements apply to all relevant local planning authorities in England beginning 31 October 2026.

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