Justice Legislation

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

The Canterbury (Electoral Changes) Order 2025

Published: Thu 13th Feb 25

The Canterbury (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 alters Canterbury's electoral arrangements.

It abolishes existing wards and creates 24 new ones, defining their boundaries via a map and specifying the number of councillors for each.

The changes, based on recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, take effect in October 2026 for preliminary election processes and in 2027 for other purposes, applying only to England despite extending to England and Wales.

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The Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025

Published: Wed 12th Feb 25

This Order shifts the ordinary elections for councillors in nine specified English local authorities from 2025 to 2026.

It adjusts councillor retirement dates accordingly, modifies procedures for filling casual vacancies, and makes consequential amendments to other related electoral Orders.

The changes primarily impact the timing of local elections and the terms of office for elected councillors, with provisions to manage casual vacancies during the transition.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Burghfield) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2025

These regulations revoke the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Burghfield) (Emergency) Regulations 2024, which imposed temporary restrictions on unmanned aircraft flights near Burghfield.

The Secretary of State determined that the emergency justifying these restrictions has ended, and the revocation is in the public interest.

The regulations came into force immediately upon signing on February 11th, 2025.

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The Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Published: Tue 11th Feb 25

The Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend the 2020 regulations to implement aspects of the 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.

Key changes include altering requirements for navigational equipment on various ship types to align with international standards.

Specific exemptions were granted to certain classes of ships, and the fee schedule was updated accordingly.

The regulations improve safety at sea by harmonizing UK legislation with international requirements.

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The Associated British Ports (Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal) Development Consent (Correction) Order 2025

The Associated British Ports (Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal) Development Consent (Correction) Order 2025 rectifies errors and omissions in the 2024 Development Consent Order.

Following requests from the applicant and an interested party, and in accordance with the Planning Act 2008, the Secretary of State made corrections detailed in a schedule.

The corrections encompass various articles and schedules of the original Order amending definitions, referencing, and documentation specifications.

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The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Published: Mon 10th Feb 25

These regulations amend the 1999 Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations to extend driving privileges for Ukrainian nationals in Great Britain holding specific leave types under the Homes for Ukraine, Ukraine Extension, and Ukraine Family Schemes.

The amendments specify different durations of driving permissions based on application dates and whether further leave extensions have been sought, ranging from one to four and a half years.

The regulations clarify definitions and provide multiple scenarios addressing different application timelines.

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The RTM Companies (Model Articles) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Published: Mon 10th Feb 25

The RTM Companies (Model Articles) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amend the 2009 Regulations governing right-to-manage (RTM) companies in England.

Key changes include defining 'lease' according to the 2002 Act, restricting landlord voting power to one-third of tenant votes, and requiring landlords to be freeholders to qualify for votes.

These amendments aim to balance voting rights within RTM companies and improve governance clarity.

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The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2025

These regulations, effective March 3, 2025, implement several sections of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 related to leaseholders' right to manage.

Specifically, they define non-residential limits on claims, detail cost allocation, ensure compliance with the 2002 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act, prohibit initial High Court applications for tribunal matters, and restrict the recovery of certain costs.

The aim is to clarify, simplify, and streamline the right-to-manage process for leaseholders.

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