Revised the technical measurement criteria for prohibited ninja swords to correct a defect in previous legislation.

This Order modifies the technical specifications used to define a prohibited 'ninja sword' under the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

It directs that the secondary straight cutting edge of such a weapon must now be no more than 105% of the blade's width immediately after the handle, while removing the phrase 'or shorter' from the previous definition.

The legislation applies to law enforcement agencies and any persons in England and Wales involved in the possession, sale, or manufacture of offensive weapons.

Updated the list of sports grounds requiring safety certificates to include Rochdale and York stadiums while removing Barrow and Harrogate grounds.

This Order modifies the list of sports grounds in England that require a safety certificate under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975.

It designates the Crown Oil Arena in Rochdale and the LNER Community Stadium in York as requiring certificates following the promotion of their resident football clubs to the Football League.

Conversely, it removes the designation for Holker Street in Barrow and the Football Stadium in Harrogate because their resident clubs are no longer members of that league.

These changes apply to the stadium owners, occupying sports clubs, and the local authorities responsible for issuing safety certificates.

Revoked the 2011 statutory code of practice concerning services, public functions, and associations effective 5 August 2026.

This Order revokes the Equality Act 2010 Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations that has been in effect since 6 April 2011.

It acts on a formal request from the Commission for Equality and Human Rights to the Secretary of State, clearing the legal path for an updated 2026 Code of Practice to take effect.

The revocation applies across England, Wales, and Scotland, affecting how service providers, public bodies, and associations interpret their duties under the Equality Act 2010.

Authorized electronic customs reporting for recreational vessels and updated signal flag requirements for entering UK ports.

These Regulations update the procedures for pleasure craft entering United Kingdom ports, primarily by establishing a clear legal basis for electronic arrival reporting.

They mandate that the person responsible for a vessel must notify customs of their arrival and submit a formal report, either electronically, by telephone, or in person, and permit these actions to be taken before the vessel actually arrives.

Additionally, the instrument requires vessels to fly the 'Q' signal flag upon entering port limits until an officer authorizes its removal, and it updates references to ensure pleasure craft are governed by these specific rules rather than general shipping regulations.

Revised upwards the maximum fixed penalty fines for fly-tipping and littering offences in England effective 1 September 2026.

These Regulations increase the maximum financial penalties that local authorities in England can impose for environmental offences including littering, fly-tipping, graffiti, and fly-posting.

The instrument raises the upper limit for fly-tipping fines to £5,000 and increases the maximum penalty for general littering to £750.

These changes apply to principal litter authorities and relevant local authorities in England, providing them with a broader range within which to set specific penalty amounts for their jurisdictions.

Reorganized High Court specialist lists into a new Business and Property Division and introduced procedural rules for anti-social behaviour respect orders.

These Rules amend the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 to restructure several High Court divisions and introduce new procedural requirements for specific claim types.

They establish the Business and Property Division, absorbing the functions of the Admiralty Court, Commercial Court, and Technology and Construction Court, and redefine the role of the President of this division.

The rules also introduce a new Section IX to Part 65 for managing 'respect orders' under anti-social behaviour legislation, revise arbitration appeal timelines, and update traffic enforcement procedures to align with current debt recovery regulations.

These changes apply to legal practitioners, litigants, and court officers involved in civil litigation within the High Court and County Court of England and Wales.

Renamed the High Court's Chancery Division and transferred the Admiralty and Commercial Courts into this newly titled Business and Property Division.

Establishes the Business and Property Division of the High Court by renaming the existing Chancery Division and transferring the Admiralty and Commercial Courts into it from the King's Bench Division.

The order replaces the title of 'Chancellor of the High Court' with 'President of the Business and Property Division' and updates references to 'Masters' and 'Chief Masters' accordingly.

These changes apply to the judiciary of England and Wales and affect a wide range of primary and secondary legislation that references High Court structures and judicial offices.

Commenced the remaining sections of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 and established a phased implementation schedule for marine resource collection notices.

These Regulations bring the remaining sections of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 into legal effect on 9 August 2026.

The instrument activates statutory requirements for the collection, utilization, and disclosure of marine genetic resources, while establishing a phased transitional period for mandatory pre-collection notifications.

It applies to any 'relevant person' as defined by the Act who intends to collect biological material from areas outside national jurisdiction.