# The Health Protection (Notification) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


PUBLIC HEALTH, ENGLAND
Made at 1.01 p.m. on 18th May 2026
Laid before Parliament at 4.15 p.m. on 18th May 2026
Coming into force at 6.00 p.m. on 18th May 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 45C(1), (2) and (3)(a), 45F(2)(a) and 45P(2) of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984.
In accordance with section 45Q(3) of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, the Secretary of State is of the opinion that these Regulations do not contain any provision made by virtue of section 45C(3)(c) of that Act which imposes or enables the imposition of a special restriction or requirement or any other restriction or requirement which has or would have a significant effect on a person’s rights.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/535/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/health-protection-notification-amendment-regulations-2026/introduction
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