Policy & Government Affairs

Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) (Amendment) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) (Amendment) Order 2026, adding Consumer Scotland to the list of designated bodies that can make super-complaints to the Competition and Markets Authority. This amendment comes into force on April 6, 2026.

Police Pensions (Member Contributions) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Police Pensions (Member Contributions) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend the Police Pensions Regulations 2015, specifically altering provisions related to member contributions and pensionable earnings for police officers in England and Wales.

Social Security Order Modifies Acts for India Contributions Agreement

The UK Government has issued the Social Security (Contributions) (Republic of India) Order 2026, modifying relevant UK legislation to give effect to a new Social Security Agreement with India. This agreement aims to coordinate social security contributions between the two countries.

Canada Gazette, Part II: Statutory Instruments and Regulations Index

The Canada Gazette published its index of statutory orders and regulations for March 11, 2026. This includes amendments to various acts and regulations concerning trade, controlled substances, immigration, and species at risk. Several orders are effective upon registration, with others having specific coming into force dates.

Appointment of Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2026

The UK Privy Council has issued the Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2026, appointing individuals to these inspector roles. The order, made on March 10, 2026, and effective March 11, 2026, lists the names of the newly appointed inspectors.

ADR Regulations Conferring Functions on CTSI under 2024 Act

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026. These regulations, effective April 6, 2026, confer specific functions related to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) approval, accreditation, and enforcement onto the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).

Northern Ireland Small Business Rate Relief Extended

The Department of Finance in Northern Ireland has amended the Rates (Small Business Hereditament Relief) Regulations 2010. This amendment extends the small business rate relief scheme by substituting the end of the qualifying year from April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027.

Welsh Language and Education Act 2025 Commencement Order

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional and Transitory Provision) Order 2026. This order brings various provisions of the 2025 Act into force on April 1, 2026, and August 1, 2027, relating to Welsh language speakers, standards, education, and a national framework.

Early Removal of Prisoners (Scotland) Order 2026

The Scottish Ministers have amended the Early Removal of Prisoners from the United Kingdom Order. The period for early removal of certain prisoners before their release date has been increased from 180 to 210 days, and the minimum sentence served before removal has been reduced from one-quarter to 15%.

NHS Dental Regulations Amendment 2026

The National Health Service (Primary Dental Services and Dental Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 amend existing NHS dental regulations in England and Wales. Key changes include revised definitions for 'complete' and 'urgent treatment', and the introduction of new terms related to fluoride varnish treatments and contract values. These regulations come into force on April 1, 2026.