Justice Legislation

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

The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Transfer of Staff to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority) Regulations 2025

These regulations govern the transfer of specified Ministry of Defence Police employees to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority on April 1, 2025.

The regulations ensure employment protection, mirroring provisions in the 2006 Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE), covering contracts, rights, and liabilities.

They also address the transition of Ministry of Defence Police members into the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, and incorporate modifications regarding pension schemes.

The Valuation Tribunal for England (Membership and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Published: Thu 6th Feb 25

These regulations, effective April 1st, 2025, amend the Valuation Tribunal for England (Membership and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2009.

Specifically, they increase the mandatory retirement age for Tribunal members from 72 to 75 years old, extending to England and Wales.

The changes are based on powers granted by the Local Government Finance Act 1988 and are claimed to have minimal impact on the public, private, or voluntary sectors.

The Carriage by Air (Revision of Limits of Liability under the Montreal Convention) Order 2025

This Order, effective February 7th, 2025, updates the liability limits for air carriers under the Montreal Convention.

It adopts the revised limits certified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) following their five-yearly review process, replacing the 2021 limits.

The revised figures, expressed in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), are detailed within the Order, and the Order applies across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

The Judicial Committee (Cayman Islands) Order 2025

The Judicial Committee (Cayman Islands) Order 2025, made on February 5th, 2025, and effective February 6th, 2025, designates the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands as a superior court under the Judicial Committee Amendment Act 1895.

This designation clarifies the eligibility of Cayman Islands judges to potentially sit on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

The Exempt Charities Order 2025

The Exempt Charities Order 2025, effective February 6th, 2025, designates St Mary's University, Twickenham as an exempt charity under the Charities Act 2011.

This exemption prevents registration with the Charity Commission and limits the Commission's powers, barring advisory roles at the charity's request and inquiries initiated by a principal regulator (in this case, the Office for Students).

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Download Festival, Leicestershire) Regulations 2025

These regulations temporarily restrict unmanned aircraft flights within a one nautical mile radius of Donnington Park, Leicestershire, from 0500 UTC on June 10th to 2200 UTC on June 16th, 2025, during the Download Festival.

The restrictions, implemented at the request of Leicestershire Police for public safety reasons, allow exceptions for flights permitted by the police. The regulations are supported by the Air Navigation Order 2016.

The Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency (Scotland) (Amendment) Rules 2025

Published: Tue 4th Feb 25

The Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency (Scotland) (Amendment) Rules 2025 amend the 2022 rules governing the insolvency process for payment and electronic money institutions in Scotland.

The amendments correct drafting errors flagged by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, specifically in relation to administrator notification requirements, and add further details needed in those notices.

The changes improve the accuracy and clarity of the insolvency procedure, particularly concerning the content of notices issued by administrators.

The M6 Toll Motorway (M6 Junction 3a to M6 Junction 11a) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

Published: Tue 4th Feb 25

This Statutory Instrument temporarily prohibits traffic on specified sections of the M6 Toll Motorway (between junctions 3a and 11a) from February 7th to December 23rd, 2025, to allow for roadworks.

Exemptions are provided for emergency vehicles and those involved in the works.

The restrictions will be clearly indicated by traffic signs.

This is an amendment correcting a typographical error in the original.