Legislation

Northern Ireland Family Proceedings Fees Increase

The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland has issued the Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, increasing various court fees. These changes, which will take effect on April 1, 2026, are part of a phased increase scheduled to continue until April 1, 2028.

Medical Training Act 2026 Commencement Regulations

The UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has issued the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 (Commencement) Regulations 2026, bringing all provisions of the Act into force on March 6, 2026. The Act establishes a system for prioritising medical training places, favouring graduates from UK and Republic of Ireland medical schools.

A76 Trunk Road Speed Restrictions in Sanquhar

The UK government has introduced new speed restrictions for the A76 Trunk Road in Sanquhar, effective January 1, 2026. This rule specifies the new speed limits for vehicles using this section of the road.

A76 Kirkconnel Temporary Speed Restrictions

The UK government has issued a rule implementing temporary 20mph and 40mph speed restrictions on the A76 Kirkconnel. This measure is intended to manage traffic and ensure safety on this section of the road.

Air Navigation (Edinburgh) Emergency Revocation Regulations 2026

The UK Government has issued the Air Navigation (Edinburgh) Emergency Revocation Regulations 2026, revoking previous air navigation orders for Edinburgh. This rule takes effect on January 1, 2026, and impacts aviation operations in the specified region.

Air Navigation (Falkirk, Scotland) Emergency Regulations 2026

The UK government has issued the Air Navigation (Falkirk, Scotland) Emergency Regulations 2026, which impose restrictions on flying in the Falkirk area. These regulations are effective from January 1, 2026.

Northern Ireland Judgment Enforcement Fees Increase

The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland has issued the Judgment Enforcement Fees (Amendment) Order 2026, increasing various enforcement fees. These changes, which include phased increases for several fee categories, come into operation on April 1, 2026, with further adjustments scheduled for April 1, 2027, and April 1, 2028.

Magistrates' Courts Fees (Northern Ireland) Order 2026

The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland has issued the Magistrates’ Courts Fees (Amendment) Order 2026, increasing various court fees. The amendments, which come into operation on April 1, 2026, will see fees for debt proceedings, ejectment proceedings, and appeals rise annually until April 2028.

Levelling-up Act 2023 Commencement Regulations

The UK Secretary of State has issued regulations bringing specific sections of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 into force on April 14, 2026. These sections primarily concern planning functions of urban development corporations and new town development corporations.

Northern Ireland Court Fees Increase Order 2026

The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland has issued the Court of Judicature Fees (Amendment) Order 2026, increasing court fees by 5% effective April 1, 2026. The order amends the 1996 Fees Order, with new fee schedules provided for various court actions.