Justice Legislation
Laws relating to criminal justice, court procedures, legal services, law enforcement, and judicial administration.
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 3 and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026
Activated multiple provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 concerning anti-social behaviour, SIM farms, police conduct lists, and extradition procedures.
This statutory instrument brings several sections of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 into legal force across four dates in late 2026.
It activates new legal mechanisms including respect orders, youth and housing injunctions, and criminal offences related to 'SIM farms' and specified articles.
The regulations also establish police barred and advisory lists, update extradition procedures for convicted persons, and grant registered social housing providers new powers to close premises.
The instrument applies to law enforcement agencies, social housing providers, the judiciary, and individuals subject to criminal or civil proceedings in England and Wales.
Extended the time limit for bringing employment tribunal claims from three months to six months, effective from 1 October 2026.
These regulations bring into force the provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 that extend the statutory time limit for bringing most employment tribunal claims from three months to six months.
The new timeframe applies to a wide range of disputes, including unfair dismissal, unauthorized wage deductions, and breaches of flexible working or maternity rights.
The instrument establishes 1 October 2026 as the commencement date and provides specific transitional rules to determine whether a claim falls under the old or new time limit based on the date the dispute arose.
Church of England Discipline Rule Corrections
Corrected cross-reference and typographical errors in the 2026 Clergy Conduct Rules.
This correction slip rectifies specific typographical and cross-referencing errors within the Clergy Conduct Rules 2026.
It modifies the text of rule 39(1) to provide the correct citation for internal references and removes redundant punctuation and spacing in rule 68(6) concerning work capacities.
These changes apply to all persons subject to the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Church of England as defined under the Clergy Discipline Measure.
The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Information Provision and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Expanded trade sanctions to prohibit the import of Russian iron and steel products processed in third countries starting December 2024.
These Regulations amend the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 to expand trade restrictions on iron and steel products.
The instrument prohibits the import of specified iron and steel products that have been processed in a third country using Russian-origin materials.
It also introduces new definitions for 'relevant processed iron or steel products' and updates the list of prohibited items in Schedule 3B. The Secretary of State is granted the authority to issue licenses for activities that would otherwise be prohibited under these new measures.
Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in the Llantrisant area of South Wales with immediate effect.
These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the Llantrisant area of South Wales.
The Secretary of State directs that the restrictions are no longer necessary in the public interest, as the emergency that prompted them has concluded.
The order applies to all aircraft operators and pilots, effectively reopening the previously restricted airspace with immediate effect from 2:50 p.m. on 3 September 2026.
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Middlesborough area with immediate effect on 3 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the Middlesborough area, effectively reopening the airspace to general traffic.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order following a determination that the public interest no longer requires these specific flight limitations.
The revocation applies to all aircraft operators who were previously prohibited from entering the designated zone under S.I. 2026/945 and takes effect immediately upon signing.
Revoked emergency airspace restrictions in Ringwood, Hampshire, with immediate effect on 3 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the vicinity of Ringwood, Hampshire. The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the earlier restrictive instrument, S.I. 2026/916, is no longer in effect, thereby reopening the airspace to all civil aviation.
The order applies to all aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle operators who were previously prohibited from entering the specified zone.
The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Introduced mandatory three-year enhanced DBS checks for pharmacy staff and restricted pharmacists from dispensing prescriptions issued by their own employees.
These Regulations amend the 2013 framework governing pharmaceutical services in England to introduce new clinical governance standards and operational requirements for NHS pharmacists and Local Pharmaceutical Service (LPS) contractors.
The instrument restricts pharmacists from dispensing items prescribed by themselves or their employees unless specific 'best interests' criteria are met and forbids changing a patient's nominated dispensing contractor without explicit consent.
It also mandates three-yearly enhanced DBS checks for all professional staff and establishes a formal notification process for pharmacies to temporarily close for staff training without breaching their core opening hours obligations.