United Kingdom

Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued draft regulations to amend Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 concerning the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade. These amendments, which will come into force on June 23, 2026, aim to align UK law with international conventions and address reservations made by Great Britain.

Correction to Registered Land Regulations 2026

A correction slip has been issued for the UK's Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026. The correction amends a typographical error on page 4, regulation 4(3)(c)(i), changing 'theright' to 'the right'. This is a minor correction to an existing regulation.

First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber Fees Amendment Order 2026

This draft Statutory Instrument proposes to amend the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees Order 2013. It updates fee structures and definitions within the Property Chamber, affecting the fees payable for commencing proceedings and other applications. The Order is subject to parliamentary approval.

Correction to Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) Regulations

This document is a correction slip for the Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026. It corrects minor typographical errors on page 9 of the original document, specifically in regulation 6(9)(b) and 6(21)(a). The corrections involve minor wording changes to ensure accurate phrasing.

Warm Home Discount Scotland Regulations 2026

This document presents draft legislation for the Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026. It supersedes a previous draft and outlines provisions for electricity and gas suppliers regarding domestic customers in Scotland. The regulations are made under the Energy Act 2010 and require parliamentary approval.

Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill Passed Stage 4

The Welsh Parliament has passed the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill at Stage 4 on March 17, 2026. This legislation will make it an offense to operate a venue for greyhound racing in Wales or to be involved in organizing such events.

Tourism and Visitor Accommodation Bill - Wales

The Welsh Parliament (Senedd) has passed the Tourism and Visitor Accommodation Bill. This legislation aims to promote tourism in Wales and introduce a licensing regime for visitor accommodation, aligning standards with the private rented sector and creating a public directory. The Bill modernizes existing functions and requires consideration of social and environmental impacts.

Senedd Cymru (Member Accountability and Elections) Bill

The Senedd Cymru (Member Accountability and Elections) Bill has passed its final stage in the Welsh Parliament. The Bill introduces measures to enhance the accountability of Members of the Senedd to their constituents, including a recall mechanism and a strengthened standards process. It also places a duty on Welsh Ministers to prohibit false statements of fact in elections.

British Sign Language (Wales) Bill

The Welsh Parliament has passed the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill, establishing new duties for Welsh Ministers and public bodies to promote and facilitate the use of BSL in Wales. The Bill mandates the publication of a National BSL Strategy and requires specified public bodies to produce BSL plans.

Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Bill Passed

The Welsh Parliament (Senedd) has passed the Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Bill. This bill amends and repeals enactments and makes transitional provisions in connection with the Planning (Wales) Bill. The bill now moves to a four-week period before Royal Assent.