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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. Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026

   On 21 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

2. Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026

   On 21 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

3. Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

   On 20 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made affirmative procedure.

4. Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

   On 19 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

5. Health Protection (Notification) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

   On 18 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

6. Ministry of Defence Police (Vetting) Regulations 2026

   On 18 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

7. National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

   On 18 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

8. National Health Service (Procurement, Slavery and Human Trafficking) Regulations 2025

   On 17 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

9. Automated Vehicles (Permits for Automated Passenger Services) Regulations 2026

   On 15 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

10. Greater London Authority Elections (Amendment) Rules 2026

    On 15 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

11. Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2026

    On 15 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

12. Authorisation of Frequency Use for the Provision of Mobile Satellite Services (European Union) (Revocation etc.) Regulations 2026

    On 14 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

13. Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

    On 13 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

14. Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 13 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

15. Data Protection Act 2018 (Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making) Regulations 2026

    On 12 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

16. Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2026

    On 11 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

17. Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities) Regulations 2026

    On 11 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

18. Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) (Elected Member Pensions) Regulations 2026

    On 11 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

19. Local Government Pension Scheme (Elected Member Pensions) (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2026

    On 11 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.

20. Town and Country Planning (Mayor of London) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Order 2026

    On 11 May 2026, as part of a work package subject to the Made negative procedure.