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This Statutory Instrument has, in part, been laid in consequence of defects in S.I. 2025/404 and is being issued free of charge to all known recipients of that Statutory Instrument.

Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 79(10) of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21), for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Coming into force 31st December 2025

The Minister for the Cabinet Office makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 49(1), (2) and (4), 50 and 79(1) of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024^f1.

In accordance with section 79(10) of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.