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Human Trafficking Scotland Act 2015 Commencement Regulations

The Scottish Ministers have issued regulations to bring into force Section 38 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015. These regulations, effective February 1, 2027, mandate notifications regarding adult victims of human trafficking who have not consented to enter the National Referral Mechanism.

Renters' Rights Act 2025 Commencement Regulations (Scotland)

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2, Transitional Provision and Revocation) (Scotland) Regulations 2026. These regulations bring into force key provisions of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 related to discrimination in the rental market, effective May 1st, 2026.

UK Statutory Instrument Restricts A78 Largs to 20mph

A UK statutory instrument has been issued to restrict the speed limit on the A78 Largs to 20mph. This instrument details the specific regulations and likely affects local road users and transportation entities operating in the area.

Scottish Statutory Instrument Amends Voting Rules

A Scottish Statutory Instrument has been published that amends existing voting rules. The changes are set to take effect in 2027, impacting political organizations and government agencies involved in electoral processes.

Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Saltby) Regulations 2026

The UK government has issued the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Saltby) Regulations 2026, which will come into effect on January 1, 2026. These regulations impose restrictions on flying in a specific area, likely for security or operational reasons.

UK Statutory Instrument Restricts Flying in Appleby-in-Westmorland

A new UK Statutory Instrument, SI 2026/219, has been issued to restrict flying in the Appleby-in-Westmorland area. This rule imposes new limitations on aviation activities within a specified zone.

Local Government Pension Scheme Member Benefits Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has made the Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Member Benefits) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend previous statutory instruments related to public service pensions and are issued due to identified defects. They come into force upon making.

Scottish Aggregates Tax Rate Set at £2.16 per Tonne

The Scottish Ministers have set the Scottish Aggregates Tax rate at £2.16 per tonne of taxable aggregate. These regulations, made on March 3, 2026, come into force on April 1, 2026, establishing the initial tax rate under the Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Act 2024.

Domestic Abuse Protection Regulations 2026 Amendments

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 (Consequential and Supplementary Amendments) Regulations 2026, amending several existing acts. These regulations, effective August 1, 2026, introduce specific provisions related to housing and court proceedings concerning domestic abuse victims and tenancy terminations.

Presidential Proclamation on Countering Cartel Criminal Activity

President Trump issued a proclamation declaring the United States' commitment to dismantling cartels and foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. The proclamation outlines a strategy involving coordinated efforts with allies to deny these organizations resources and territory, and to train partner nation militaries.