A 2023 c.6.  Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023. Comes into force, unless otherwise stated, 24th March.   This Act removes precision bred organisms from the legal definition of genetically modified organisms in England and provides powers that will allow the FSA to create a proportionate regulatory framework. The regulation of precision bred plants will come first.

SSI 2023/103. The Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023.  Comes into force 31st March. This Order amends Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2009 (SSI 2009/140). This Order provides that the mutualisation threshold is updated each year and linked to the annual cost of the scheme to suppliers.

SI 2023/341. The Environment (Local Nature Recovery Strategies) (Procedure) Regulations 2023. Comes into force 13th April. The Environment Act 2021 (A 2021 c.30)requires responsible authorities in England to prepare and publish local nature recovery strategies. These Regulations make provision in relation to the preparation of local nature recovery strategies. In particular, they make provision about the procedure to be followed in their preparation and publication, and review and republication.