Technology Legislation
Regulations governing digital technology, cybersecurity, data protection, and technological innovation.
The Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2026
This Order amends the Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) Order 2000 to lower the minimum age for individuals seeking to enter the United Kingdom via automated gates.
It directs that nationals of countries listed in the 2000 Order may obtain leave to enter as visitors through automated processing from the age of 8, reduced from the previous limit of 10.
The Order applies to the Secretary of State, Border Force officials, and eligible foreign nationals traveling to the United Kingdom.
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (Commencement No.1 and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026
These Regulations bring the first wave of provisions from the Crime and Policing Act 2026 into force on 29 June 2026.
They apply to various law enforcement agencies, the Secretary of State, and several judicial bodies across England and Wales (and in specific instances, Scotland).
The regulations activate new legal standards for anti-social behaviour orders, protest-related offences, firearms regulation, intimate image offences, and police disciplinary procedures.
The Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
These regulations amend the Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees) Regulations 2016 to adjust the administrative handling of fees in England and Wales.
They redefine the officials to whom fees are payable for register entries and corrections, specifically distinguishing between records created before and after July 1, 2009.
The measures apply to registrars and superintendent registrars, removing references to physical 'custody' of registers to accommodate the transition to electronic record-keeping.
The Wireless Telegraphy (Direct to Device Satellite Communications) (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
These Regulations amend the Wireless Telegraphy (Direct to Device Satellite Communications) (Exemption) Regulations 2026 to include additional frequency bands in the licensing exemption for satellite-to-device communications.
They authorize the establishment, installation, and use of wireless telegraphy apparatus within the 880.1-885.1 Megahertz and 925.1-930.1 Megahertz ranges without a formal license, provided specific power limits are met.
The regulations apply to any person or entity operating apparatus, such as mobile phones, capable of direct communication with satellite systems using the specified frequencies and GSM standards.
Footnote Correction for Data and Digital Economy Rules
This statutory instrument correction identifies and rectifies a typographical error in a footnote within secondary legislation related to the Digital Economy Act 2017 and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
It specifies that a citation previously listed as paragraph 28(7) must be understood as paragraph 18(7).
The correction applies to the published version of the 2026 No. 126 (C. 12) regulations under the authority of the King's Printer of Acts of Parliament.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Newport, Wales) Regulations 2026
These Regulations impose temporary restrictions on the flying of unmanned aircraft (drones) below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within two narrowly defined geographical areas near Newport, Wales, specifically between 0900 and 2200 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time on June 16th, 2026, citing public safety and security as the necessity, while exempting activities authorized by the Gwent Police Drone Team.
The Power to Award Degrees etc. (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) (Amendment) Order 2026
This Order extends the period during which the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) is authorized to grant taught degrees.
It amends a 2023 Order to change the expiration date of these powers from 30 November 2026 to 30 November 2027.
The Order applies to the Office for Students and NMITE, following a review of the provider's educational standards and quality.
Textual Corrections to Drug Precursor Regulations
This document serves as an official correction notice for The Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026, addressing two specific typographical errors found on page 9 of the original instrument; the first error involves correcting the placement reference in regulation 6(9)(b) from 'in the third place' to 'in the second place', and the second error corrects the misplaced quotation marks in regulation 6(21)(a) concerning the phrase 'the United Kingdom'.