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The A40 Trunk Road (Abergavenny to Raglan, Monmouthshire) (Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles) Order 2024 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A40 (Y Fenni i Raglan, Sir Fynwy) (Gwahardd Cerbydau Dros Dro) 2024 Notice is hereby given that the Welsh Ministers have made an Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to temporarily prohibit … Read more

UK New Legislation: The Special Procedures Approved Premises and Vehicles (Wales) Regulations 2024 Date: 2024-11-28 10:17 Summary: The Special Procedures Approved Premises and Vehicles (Wales) Regulations 2024 aim to provide a comprehensive framework for the use of approved premises and vehicles in the management of individuals subject to special procedures in Wales. These regulations aim … Read more

The Special Procedure Licences (Wales) Regulations 2024 / Rheoliadau Trwyddedau Triniaeth Arbennig (Cymru) 2024 The Special Procedure Licences (Wales) Regulations 2024 / Rheoliadau Trwyddedau Triniaeth Arbennig (Cymru) 2024 is a new legislation in Wales that came into force on 28th November 2024. This legislation introduces a new type of licence called a “special procedure licence”. … Read more

The Prescribed Objects for Body Piercing (Special Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2024 Introduction The Prescribed Objects for Body Piercing (Special Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2024 (the Regulations) were made by the Welsh Government on 28 November 2024 and came into force on 1 December 2024. The Regulations prescribe the objects that may be used for body piercing … Read more

New UK Legislation: Special Procedures Exempted Individuals (Wales) Regulations 2024 On November 28, 2024, the UK government enacted the Special Procedures Exempted Individuals (Wales) Regulations 2024. These regulations aim to streamline certain legal procedures within the Welsh justice system by exempting specific individuals from certain special procedures. Background In Wales, certain legal proceedings may involve … Read more

Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 (Commencement No. 8 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2024 / Gorchymyn Deddf Iechyd y Cyhoedd (Cymru) 2017 (Cychwyn Rhif 8 a Darpariaethau Trosiannol) 2024 This Order brings into force the provisions of the Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 specified in article 3(1) and (2) in relation to England and in relation … Read more

Summary The Sentencing Act 2020 (Special Procedures for Community and Suspended Sentence Orders) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”) amend the Sentencing Act 2020 (the “Act”) to introduce new special procedures for the administration of community and suspended sentence orders. The Regulations were made on 28 November 2024 and came into force on 1 December 2024. … Read more

Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024: A Paradigm Shift in UK Rail On November 28, 2024, the United Kingdom witnessed a historic moment with the enactment of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024. This groundbreaking legislation marks a significant departure from the past, bringing passenger railway services in England, Scotland, and Wales … Read more

The National Health Service (Ophthalmic Services and Optical Charges and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 Introduction The National Health Service (Ophthalmic Services and Optical Charges and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”) were made on 28th November 2024 and came into force on 1st December 2024. The Regulations amend the National Health Service (Ophthalmic Services and … Read more

UK Government Imposes Emergency Flight Restrictions Around RAF Menwith Hill and RAF Fylingdales Date: November 28, 2024 Background: The UK government has enacted emergency regulations imposing flight restrictions around two sensitive military bases in North Yorkshire, England: the Royal Air Force (RAF) Menwith Hill and RAF Fylingdales. Details of the Regulations: The Air Navigation (Restriction … Read more