# The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2026, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20) (“the 2026 Act”). These are the fifth commencement regulations made under the 2026 Act.
Regulation 2 brings into force provisions on 24th November 2026 about advice or guidance about creating child sexual abuse images (paedophile manuals).
Regulation 3 brings into force provisions on 25th November 2026 about domestic abuse protection orders. Section 142(2) does not come into force in respect of civil proceedings (as referred to in section 31 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17) and family proceedings (as defined in section 56 of that Act).
Regulation 4 brings into force provisions on 26th November 2026 about stalking protection orders.
Regulation 5 brings into force provisions on 30th November 2026 about new powers relating to internet protocol (IP) and domain name suspension orders.
Regulation 6 brings into force a range of provisions on 7th December 2026 including guidance about stalking and honour based abuse.
Regulation 7 brings into force provisions on 15th January 2027 about disregarding convictions and cautions and introduces pardons for those convicted of or cautioned for loitering or soliciting when under 18.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this statutory instrument as impact assessments were produced in relation to the 2026 Act. Copies can be obtained from the Home Office at 2 Marsham Street, London SW1 4DF, or from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/crime-and-policing-bill-2025-impact-assessments.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1158/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-policing-act-2026-commencement-no-5-regulations-2026/note
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