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Written question asked by Joe Robertson (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Sackman (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Property Law: Charitable Trusts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what guidance his Department has issued to conveyancers, the Land Registry, or other stakeholders on the application of perpetuity rules to commercial land instruments following the enactment of the Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009.

Answer

No guidance has been issued by the Ministry of Justice since the Act came into force. The explanatory notes to the legislation set out the effects of the changes to the law: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/18/notes/contents.

This is a complex and technical area of law. Individuals should seek independent legal advice on how the Act applies to their unique circumstances.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
113314
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Charitable trusts Property law
Legislation
Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk