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Some instruments come into force when made, but most contain express provision bringing them into force at a later date (if no later date is given, the default assumption is that an instrument comes into force at the moment of making). The time when an instrument comes into force is known as its ‘commencement’

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1. Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80B to Adoptions from Overseas) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

   On 10 March 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

2. Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80B to Parental Order Cases) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

   On 10 March 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

3. Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2026

   On 10 March 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

4. Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) (Amendment) Order 2026

   On 6 March 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

5. Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

   On 6 March 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

6. Parole Board (Amendment) Rules 2026

   On 5 March 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

7. Firearms (Revocation, Consequential Amendment and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026

   On 4 March 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

8. Parole Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules 2026

   On 4 March 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

9. Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2026

   On 3 March 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

10. Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 3 March 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

11. Tribunal Procedure and Employment Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2026

    On 2 March 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

12. Environmental Permitting (Electricity Generating Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

    On 28 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

13. Forestry Act 1967 (Consent to Renewable Electricity Development) (England) Regulations 2026

    On 27 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

14. Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 27 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

15. Designation of Special Tax Sites (Glasgow City Region Investment Zone) Regulations 2026

    On 26 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

16. Designation of Special Tax Sites (North East of Scotland Investment Zone) Regulations 2026

    On 26 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

17. Immigration (Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode in the United Kingdom) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 26 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

18. Immigration (Electronic Travel Authorisations and the Islands) Regulations 2026

    On 26 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

19. Sham Marriage and Civil Partnership (Referral of Proposed Marriages and Civil Partnerships) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 25 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

20. Stockport Town Centre Mayoral Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2026

    On 23 February 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.