Justice Legislation

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

The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2025

Published: Thu 13th Mar 25 Came into force: Thu 13th Mar 25

The Order appointed several individuals as His Majesty's Inspectors of Education, Children's Services, and Skills.


The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2025, effective March 13, 2025, appoints several individuals as His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills.

The appointments are made under the authority of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and aim to maintain standards within these crucial sectors.

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The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2025

Published: Wed 12th Mar 25 Came into force: Sun 6th Apr 25

The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2025 were enacted, amending the 2001 regulations to exclude qualifying tax redress payments from National Insurance contribution calculations for certain pension scheme members.


These regulations, effective April 6, 2025, amend the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001.

They exclude the qualifying amount of tax redress payments from earnings calculations for Class 1 National Insurance contributions.

This applies to tax redress payments made to members of MPs', Senedd, and Northern Ireland Assembly pension schemes as compensation for tax liabilities arising from a pension calculation method change.

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The Shropshire (Electoral Changes) (Amendment) Order 2025

Published: Wed 12th Mar 25

The Order amended the Shropshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2025, renaming an electoral division to reflect updated parish boundaries.


The Shropshire (Electoral Changes) (Amendment) Order 2025 amends the Shropshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2025.

It changes the name of an electoral division from “Sutton & Reabrook” to “Oteley & Reabrook” to align electoral boundaries with parish boundary changes made by the Shropshire (Reorganisation of Community Governance) Order 2025.

The amendment was made possible by the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 and avoids any foreseen impact on the public, private, or voluntary sectors.

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The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (Commencement No. 8 and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2025

A pilot program for Part 3 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 was implemented in specified areas of England and Wales between March 11th and November 26th, 2025.


These regulations implement a pilot program for Part 3 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 in specified areas of England and Wales.

This part establishes domestic abuse protection notices and orders.

The pilot runs from March 11th to November 26th, 2025, in Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees.

Provisions are made to ensure ongoing legal effect for cases initiated before the pilot's end, and the program is assessed with an impact assessment not considered necessary at this staged rollout.

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The Football Spectators (2025 FIFA Club World Cup Control Period) Order 2025

Published: Tue 11th Mar 25 Came into force: Wed 2nd Apr 25

The Order established a control period for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, enabling the use of specific powers under the Football Spectators Act 1989 to manage spectator conduct.


The Football Spectators (2025 FIFA Club World Cup Control Period) Order 2025 establishes a control period from June 9th to July 13th, 2025, under the Football Spectators Act 1989, for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. This enables the use of summary measures to detain and refer individuals to court for banning orders, passport surrender requirements, and specific bail conditions.

The order applies to England and Wales.

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The Certification of Fuels and Fireplaces (Charges) (England) Regulations 2025

Published: Tue 11th Mar 25 Came into force: Tue 1st Apr 25

The Certification of Fuels and Fireplaces (Charges) (England) Regulations 2025 were enacted, setting charges for wood fuel, manufactured solid fuel, and fireplace certifications to fund the associated compliance and auditing processes.


These regulations establish charges for the certification of wood fuel, manufactured solid fuels, and fireplaces in England, under the Clean Air Act 1993 and the Air Quality (Domestic Solid Fuels Standards) (England) Regulations 2020.

The regulations detail the specific charges for various application types and supplier categories, including initial applications, recertification, compliance checks, and audits.

These are payable to appointed assessment bodies and are intended to fund the certification process, which helps enforce smoke control measures and contributes to cleaner air, in line with the UK's obligations under the Gothenburg Protocol.

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The Recovery of Costs (Remand to Youth Detention Accommodation) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Published: Mon 10th Mar 25 Came into force: Tue 1st Apr 25

The 2025 regulations amended the 2013 Recovery of Costs regulations by increasing the daily cost amounts for detaining children on remand in various youth detention accommodations in England and Wales.


These regulations, effective April 1st, 2025, amend the 2013 Recovery of Costs (Remand to Youth Detention Accommodation) Regulations to increase the daily cost reimbursement the Secretary of State receives for detaining children on remand in various youth detention facilities in England and Wales.

The amounts are raised for young offender institutions, secure training centres, and secure children's homes (including a specific amount for secure 16-19 Academies).

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The Food Crime Officers (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2025

Published: Mon 10th Mar 25 Came into force: Thu 1st May 25

The regulations established a framework for handling complaints and misconduct against Food Standards Agency food crime officers, including procedures for investigation, referral, reporting, and payment.


The Food Crime Officers (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2025, effective May 1, 2025, establish a framework for handling complaints and misconduct involving Food Standards Agency food crime officers in England and Wales.

The regulations adapt the Police Reform Act 2002, outlining procedures for investigations, reporting to the Secretary of State, and payment arrangements.

They detail the roles of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), the Food Standards Agency chief executive, and the Secretary of State, including responsibilities for investigations, referrals, and reporting.

The regulations also address issues like evidence preservation, timeliness of investigations, the role of an 'FSA friend,' and restrictions on disclosure of sensitive information, while incorporating mechanisms for review and appeal.

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