Can the 2006 Regulations be applied retrospectively to a case in 2004?

Question

Can the 2006 Regulations be applied retrospectively to a case in 2004?

Answer 1

No.  The legislation at the time of the case applies.

For example, if it was the case that regulations could be retrospectively applied people everywhere would now be getting strict punishment for having been caught using mobile phones while driving, before it was made illegal.

Answer 2

No.

Answer 3

The answer is complex, but generally procedural laws can be applied retroactively but substantive laws cannot.

Answer 4

You will have to be more specific PS If you are referring to a 2006 SI then the chances are it is not restrospective.UK legislation rarely is.