Armed Forces and Veterans Legislation

Regulations governing military personnel, veterans support, service benefits, and armed forces administration.

The Armed Forces (Review of Court Martial Sentence) (Amendment and Supplementary Provision) Regulations 2026

These Regulations expand the list of offences for which the Attorney General may refer a Court Martial sentence to the Court Martial Appeal Court on the grounds of undue leniency.

They add a wide range of sexual, terrorism-related, and modern slavery offences to the existing review framework, ensuring service justice alignment with civilian law.

Additionally, the instrument modifies procedural timelines, allowing the Attorney General an additional 14 days to apply for a review if a request is received within the final two weeks of the standard 28-day limit.

The Regulations apply to the entirety of the United Kingdom and govern the sentencing oversight of persons subject to service law.

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The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability and Carer Benefits) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2026

This Order amends various social security, housing benefit, and decision-making regulations across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to integrate new Scottish disability and carer benefits into the existing UK-wide legal framework.

It updates terminology to include 'carer benefits' alongside disability benefits and ensures that payments such as Carer Support Payment and Pension Age Disability Payment are recognized within the rules for claims, revisions of decisions, and funeral expense deductions.

The Order applies to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and relevant social security authorities responsible for administering benefits and the appeals process.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Aldershot, Hampshire) Regulations 2026

Establishes a temporary restricted airspace zone in Aldershot, Hampshire, on June 27 and June 28, 2026, to coincide with National Armed Forces Day celebrations.

It prohibits the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within defined coordinates between 0600 and 1700 UTC. The regulations apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, though they allow for flights authorized by the Hampshire and Thames Valley Police JOU C-UAV Team.

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The Power to Award Degrees etc. (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) (Amendment) Order 2026

The Public Service (Social Security and Veterans) Act 2023 primarily focuses on reforming certain administrative aspects of the social security system and making specific amendments related to the provision of services and support for armed forces veterans.

The Act introduces changes concerning the format and content of social security statements provided to claimants and modifies provisions related to the Department for Work and Pensions' oversight and reporting duties, particularly in areas intersecting with veterans' services.

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The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 16th Jun 26

The Armed Forces Act 2021 modernizes and amends various aspects of the service law governing the UK Armed Forces, focusing on enhancing service discipline, establishing clear rules for prosecuting historic matters arising from overseas operations, and making administrative updates to service justice procedures and personnel regulations.

The Act maintains the overall framework of service justice while adapting it to contemporary operational and legal requirements.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day) Regulations 2026

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day) Regulations 2026 establish temporary and specific prohibitions on aircraft flying below 5,000 feet mean sea level within a 3 nautical mile radius centered at 533334N 0000115W between 1100 and 1630 hours UTC on June 27th and 28th, 2026, to safeguard the public during flying displays planned for the Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day event, allowing exceptions only for flights authorized by the Display Director.

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The Education (Student Support for Postgraduate Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 4th Jun 26

The Armed Forces Act 2023 updates the legal framework governing the armed forces, primarily focusing on service discipline, the exercise of command powers, and specified amendments to existing armed forces legislation.

It addresses necessary procedural and structural updates to ensure the proper governance and conduct of service personnel both domestically and overseas.

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The Insolvency (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026

Published: Thu 28th May 26

The Armed Forces Act 2011 makes various amendments to the existing legislation governing the UK Armed Forces, focusing primarily on reforming and modernizing the Service Justice System, establishing new procedures for dealing with service complaints, and making necessary consequential changes to service law to improve discipline, fairness, and administrative efficiency for members of the Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force.

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