Justice Legislation

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

The Register of Overseas Entities (Annotation) Regulations 2025

The Register of Overseas Entities (Annotation) Regulations 2025 empower the registrar to add notes to the register concerning dissolved overseas entities or those that have failed to comply with information requirements.

These annotations enhance transparency and aid enforcement of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 and the Companies Act 2006.

The regulations extend to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and came into effect on June 30, 2025.

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The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice, Review of Notices and Technical Advisory Board) Regulations 2025

These regulations bring into force new and revised codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, clarifying procedures for bulk data access and communications interception.

They define "relevant change" regarding operator-system alterations requiring notification, specify review periods for notices, and amend the 2018 regulations governing the Technical Advisory Board, adjusting its membership and quorum requirements.

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The Immigration (Citizens’ Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

The Immigration (Citizens’ Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend the 2020 Regulations to modify the right of appeal against deportation decisions.

The amendment ensures that the right of appeal only arises after an individual has been given the opportunity to make representations to the Secretary of State and the decision to deport has been finalized, aligning it with the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.

This change aims to improve procedural fairness and potentially streamline the appeals process.

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The Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services) (Amendment) Order 2025

Published: Tue 3rd Jun 25

The Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services) (Amendment) Order 2025, effective August 15, 2025, amends the definition of "air traffic services" in the Transport Act 2000 to include the process of developing and submitting airspace change proposals to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

This amendment applies to designated UK airspace and aims to streamline airspace management by providing clarity and supporting modernization initiatives.

The order follows a joint consultation on airspace modernization and leverages existing regulatory mechanisms while considering a potential de minimis cost impact on stakeholders.

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The Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2025

This order amends the Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine Order 2020 to incorporate non-material changes.

The Secretary of State approved the changes following an application under the Infrastructure Planning (Changes to, and Revocation of, Development Consent Orders) Regulations 2011.

Key amendments include modifications to definitions of ‘book of reference’ and ‘Order land,’ alterations to compulsory land acquisition provisions, and revisions to schedules detailing land rights and certified documents.

These changes aim for greater clarity and efficiency in the project’s implementation.

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The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (Commencement No. 6) Regulations 2025

The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (Commencement No. 6) Regulations 2025 bring into force section 17 of the 2024 Act.

This section invalidates any agreement preventing victims from disclosing crime-related information to specified bodies like law enforcement and victim support services.

The regulations establish a two-stage commencement: June 1st, 2025 for the purpose of making further regulations, and October 1st, 2025 for all other purposes.

The regulations also note prior commencement of other sections of the 2024 Act.

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The Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025

The Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective May 31st, 2025, amend the 2021 regulations governing compensation for whiplash injuries from road traffic accidents in England and Wales.

The amendments introduce two new tables specifying increased damage amounts based on injury duration.

Table 1 applies to cases arising before May 31st, 2025, and Table 2 applies to those arising on or after that date.

The changes reflect adjustments to damage amounts, likely linked to inflation, and were approved by Parliament.

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The M48 Motorway (Severn Bridge) (Temporary Prohibition of Heavy Goods Vehicles) Order 2025

Published: Thu 22nd May 25

This order temporarily bans heavy goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes on specified sections of the M48 Severn Bridge, effective May 27th, 2025, for up to 18 months.

The ban addresses the potential for public danger and significant road damage.

Exemptions are in place for emergency vehicles and those with police permission.

The order is based on the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, with consideration given to alternative routes.

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