Justice Legislation

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

The Online Safety Act 2023 (Commencement No. 6) Regulations 2025

Section 210 of the Online Safety Act 2023 was brought into force, repealing Part 4B of the Communications Act 2003 and ending a transition period for online video-sharing platforms.


These regulations bring into force section 210 of the Online Safety Act 2023 on July 25, 2025.

This section repeals Part 4B of the Communications Act 2003, ending a transition period that began in January 2024.

The change puts video-sharing platforms under the Online Safety Act's updated duties of care.

The regulations apply across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

A full impact assessment is available.

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The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2025

Published: Fri 18th Jul 25

The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2025 amended the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 to improve efficiency, clarify processes, and incorporate provisions for updated legislation, including the introduction of electronic filing.


The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2025 amend the Civil Procedure Rules 1998, primarily to integrate electronic filing and case management systems and to accommodate recent legislative changes.

Specific changes include updates to rules concerning time limits (rule 2.8), filing and sending documents (rule 5.5), alternative procedure for claims (Part 8), competition law claims (rule 30.8), costs assessment (rule 44.6), adding parties to proceedings (rule 46.2), appeals (Part 52), hearings (rule 62.10), and closed material proceedings (Part 82).

The amendments aim for enhanced efficiency, clarity, and accessibility within the civil justice system.

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The Solihull (Electoral Changes) Order 2025

Published: Thu 17th Jul 25

This order established new ward boundaries and election schedules in Solihull and made consequential changes to parish ward structures.


The Solihull (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, abolishing existing wards and creating 17 new ones in Solihull.

The order specifies the number of councillors for each ward, schedules elections for 2026 and subsequent years, and outlines the retirement process for existing councillors.

Changes also affect parish wards in Bickenhill & Marston Green, Kingshurst, and Smith’s Wood, with new ward structures and councillor allocations detailed in Schedule 2.

The changes aim for fairer representation and more effective local government.

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The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 amended assimilated EU aviation law, modifying pilot licensing, training standards, air operation regulations, and introducing a new balloon pilot license structure.


The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 amend several EU regulations concerning civil aviation safety.

Key changes include modifications to pilot licensing (specifically the Light Aircraft Pilot Licence), training requirements for pilots and organizations, and air operations, particularly concerning cost-shared flights.

The regulations also introduce a new balloon pilot license structure and clarify the roles and requirements for flight instructors and examiners.

Several corrections to previous regulations are also included.

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The Football (Offences) (Designation of Football Matches) (Amendment) Order 2025

Published: Wed 16th Jul 25 Came into force: Fri 5th Sept 25

The 2025 Order amended the 2004 Order to update the names of several football leagues to reflect current terminology.


The Football (Offences) (Designation of Football Matches) (Amendment) Order 2025, effective September 5th, 2025, updates the Football (Offences) (Designation of Football Matches) Order 2004.

It replaces outdated league names—Football Conference with National League, Football Association Women’s Super League with Women’s Super League, Football Association Women’s Championship with Women’s Super League 2, and Welsh Premier League with Cymru Premier—to ensure accurate designation of football matches under the Football (Offences) Act 1991 for the purposes of preventing disorderly conduct.

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The Football Spectators (Prescription) (Amendment) Order 2025

Published: Wed 16th Jul 25 Came into force: Fri 5th Sept 25

The 2025 Order amended the 2022 Order to update the list of regulated football matches and organizations under the Football Spectators Act 1989 to reflect current league names and structures.


The Football Spectators (Prescription) (Amendment) Order 2025, effective September 5th, 2025, updates the 2022 Order which prescribes football matches and organizations under the Football Spectators Act 1989.

It corrects names of competitions (National League, Women’s Super League, Women’s Super League 2, Cymru Premier) and organizations, including the addition of Women’s Super League Football Limited.

This ensures that regulations remain current and accurately reflect the current football landscape in England and Wales.

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The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 6) Regulations 2025

Published: Wed 16th Jul 25 Came into force: Thu 7th Aug 25

The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 6) Regulations 2025 amended the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001 to disregard compensation payments from the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme in National Insurance Contribution calculations.


These regulations amend the 2001 Social Security (Contributions) Regulations to exclude compensation payments made under the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme from National Insurance Contribution calculations.

This applies to individuals whose Horizon System-related convictions have been quashed, those cautioned, or those who received alternatives to prosecution in Scotland, even if the alternative to prosecution was purported rather than formal.

The amendment ensures that such compensation payments do not impact the individuals' National Insurance liability.

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The Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (Amendment) and Grenfell Support (Restorative Justice) Programme (Income Tax Exemption) Regulations 2025

Published: Wed 16th Jul 25 Came into force: Thu 7th Aug 25

The regulations amended the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme and exempted Grenfell Support (Restorative Justice) Programme payments from income tax.


These regulations amend the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme to expand its eligibility criteria for compensation, encompassing convictions quashed by courts or legislation, cautions, and alternative-to-prosecution outcomes related to the Horizon system.

The amendments also provide income tax exemptions for payments made under the Grenfell Support (Restorative Justice) programme to victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. Both changes have retrospective application.

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