Justice Legislation
Laws relating to criminal justice, court procedures, legal services, law enforcement, and judicial administration.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lytham, Lancashire) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet in Lytham, Lancashire, during early July 2026 for public safety during a large gathering.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lytham, Lancashire) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Lytham, Lancashire. These restrictions apply from 1500 to 2259 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time daily between 1st July and 5th July 2026.
The regulations permit flights only if authorized by the Lancashire Police Counter-UAS Team, and they apply to all operators of unmanned aircraft within the designated coordinates.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Durham) Regulations 2026
Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Durham on 11 July 2026 for public safety during a large gathering.
The Secretary of State for Transport establishes a temporary restricted airspace in Durham, County Durham, to manage unmanned aircraft flight during a large public gathering.
The regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate on July 11, 2026.
These restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who obtain explicit permission from the Durham Constabulary Drone Operations Manager.
Restricted flying in the vicinity of Sleap, Shropshire, during scheduled flying displays on 10th and 11th July 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Sleap) Regulations 2026 establishes temporary restricted airspace around Sleap aerodrome, Shropshire, to accommodate the SleapKosh flying displays.
The Secretary of State for Transport prohibits aircraft from flying within defined circular areas and altitudes on July 10 and 11, 2026, unless they have permission from the SleapKosh Flying Display Director.
These restrictions apply to all civil aircraft and are intended to ensure public safety during high-energy aerial manoeuvres.
The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023
Incorporated former EU standards for animal research severity and reporting into the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
These Regulations amend the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 to incorporate and restate clinical and administrative standards formerly contained in EU legislation, specifically the Animals Directive (2010/63/EU).
They establish a domestic framework for classifying the severity of scientific procedures on animals, mandate specific reporting timelines for project summaries, and define the advisory tasks of Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Bodies.
The instrument applies to researchers, scientific establishments, and the Secretary of State across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Aldershot, Hampshire) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in Aldershot during June 2026 for public safety during large-scale gatherings.
Establishes a temporary restricted airspace zone in Aldershot, Hampshire, on June 27 and June 28, 2026, to coincide with National Armed Forces Day celebrations.
It prohibits the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within defined coordinates between 0600 and 1700 UTC. The regulations apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, though they allow for flights authorized by the Hampshire and Thames Valley Police JOU C-UAV Team.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Tottenham, London) Regulations 2026
Established temporary flight restrictions over Tottenham for specific dates in June and July 2026 to ensure public safety during mass gatherings.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace zone over Tottenham, London, to manage aviation safety during a series of music concerts.
The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate during six distinct periods between June 27 and July 16, 2026.
These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those with permission from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Air Cell or those operated by police and emergency medical services.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Commonwealth Games, Glasgow) Regulations 2026
Established temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games to ensure public safety.
These regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet in designated areas of Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The restrictions apply to two specific geographical zones: a multi-point bounded area from July 23 to August 2, and a circular radius around a central point from July 27 to August 1.
These prohibitions apply to all unmanned aircraft unless the operator has obtained specific permission from the Police Scotland Aviation Safety and Security Unit.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Silverstone Grand Prix) Regulations 2026
Established temporary restricted airspace around Silverstone for the duration of the 2026 British Grand Prix to ensure public safety and manage high-volume helicopter traffic.
These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified 5.5 nautical mile radius of Silverstone during the 2026 British Grand Prix.
The Secretary of State issues these directions to manage airspace safety between 3 July and 5 July 2026, exempting only aircraft with permission from the Silverstone heliport air traffic control unit, police air support, or emergency medical services.
The restrictions apply to all civil and military pilots not meeting the specific exemption criteria during the designated hours.