Justice Legislation

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

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Remembrance Sunday) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 25th Sept 26

Restricted airspace access below 2,500 feet around the Cenotaph in London during the 2026 Remembrance Sunday ceremony.


These regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius centred on the Cenotaph in London between 1000 hours and 1230 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time on 8th November 2026.

The restrictions apply to general aircraft operations but exclude emergency services, police air support, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, The King's Helicopter Flight, and specific commercial flight paths under air traffic control direction.

The measures are enacted to ensure public safety and security during the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony.

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The North Yorkshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2026

Published: Fri 25th Sept 26

Reorganized North Yorkshire into 87 electoral divisions and updated warding arrangements for 14 parishes effective from the 2027 local elections.


This Order establishes new electoral arrangements for North Yorkshire by abolishing existing divisions and creating 87 new electoral divisions.

It defines the names, boundaries, and number of councillors for these divisions, as well as making consequential changes to the warding structures of 14 specific parishes.

The Order applies to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England and relevant registration and returning officers for elections held on or after the ordinary day of election in 2027.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Diwali Celebrations, Leicester) Regulations 2026

Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Leicester during the 2026 Diwali celebrations.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at or below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a specified one-nautical-mile radius of central Leicester.

The restriction applies to all drone operators from 15:00 hours on 8 November 2026 until 02:00 hours on 9 November 2026, unless they have obtained express permission from the Leicestershire Police. The measure is intended to protect the large crowds expected to gather for the city's Diwali celebrations.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Hull Fair, Humberside) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 24th Sept 26

Established temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft at Hull Fair between 9 October and 17 October 2026 to ensure public safety.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level in the vicinity of Kingston-Upon-Hull during the 2026 Hull Fair.

The restrictions apply to a circular area with a 0.5 nautical mile radius during specified windows between 9 October and 17 October 2026.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with specific exemptions for aircraft operated by or on behalf of a Police Air Support Unit or those with written permission from Aerial Defence Ltd.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Falmouth, Cornwall) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 23rd Sept 26

Established an emergency restricted flying zone below 5,000 feet around Falmouth, Cornwall.


These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace in the vicinity of Falmouth, Cornwall, in response to an ongoing emergency.

The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 5,000 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate, unless authorized by the police. These restrictions apply to all civilian and commercial pilots and take effect immediately upon the signing of the instrument.

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Recovering Public Funds: Fraud and Error Debt Rules

Revised the administrative requirements for notifying individuals of public sector debt recovery actions resulting from fraud or error.


These regulations establish the procedures for identifying and recovering debts owed to public sector bodies in England and Wales due to fraud or error.

The document directs government departments and relevant authorities to provide clear reasons to individuals when initiating recovery actions and corrects specific clerical errors in the original drafting of the recovery framework.

It applies to all persons identified as having received public funds incorrectly and the agencies responsible for overseeing those disbursements.

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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 22nd Sept 26 Came into force: Thu 17th Sept 26

Extended the transitional period for Alternative Dispute Resolution providers from 5 October 2026 to 7 January 2027.


These Regulations amend the transitional provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 to extend the deadline for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) providers and special ADR arrangements to comply with new requirements.

The document changes the end date of the transitional period from 5 October 2026 to 7 January 2027.

This extension applies to ADR providers, particularly those in the aviation sector, and enables the Civil Aviation Authority to be integrated as a competent authority within the new regulatory framework.

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The Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 21st Sept 26 Came into force: Fri 18th Sept 26

Authorized the sharing of data with energy suppliers to assist customers in debt and added new government departments to the list of bodies permitted to share information for specified objectives.


These regulations expand the legal framework for sharing government data with licensed gas and electricity suppliers to help identify and assist customers living in fuel poverty.

They authorize the disclosure of information to energy companies when it relates to debt relief requirements set by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (Ofgem) under the Gas Act 1986, the Electricity Act 1989, or the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018.

Additionally, the instrument updates the list of authorized government departments—specifically adding the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology—to correct a previous drafting error in earlier legislation.

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