The government is currently seeking views on reforming the better regulation framework. A key aspect of the current framework is the use of impact assessments (IAs) to ensure that regulatory...
...plans which should support better and more considered Post Implementation Reviews (PIRs). Stephen explained that the Better Regulation Framework is currently in a 12 month, ‘transition’ period, where departments can...
...the Covid pandemic. Because much of this was temporary (at least when introduced), it was exempt from the Better Regulation Framework and so submission of Impact Assessments to the RPC...
...behind this principle, it reflects a shared understanding: good evidence makes better regulation, and better regulation supports sustainable growth. 🔗 Read more about how independent scrutiny supports better regulation: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/regulatory-policy-committee...
...the better regulation framework (BRF) is considering ways to improve the consideration of non-regulatory options in policymaking, and our findings highlight the relative lack of attention to assessing whether non-regulatory...
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Before the recent election, the RPC published a Blogpost on the Government’s record on undertaking Impact Assessments (IAs). This showed the huge difference between the best performing departments (like BEIS,...
...(published last week) stated that it would “support the Regulatory Policy Committee to publish data that enables scrutiny of departments’ performance against the Better Regulation Framework”. We believe that the...
...evidence and analysis. As Kevin Hollinrake MP noted in Parliament: "the RPC's opinion can better inform ministers' decisions at an earlier stage on whether proceeding with regulation is the right...
We're often asked what makes the difference between a green and red rating. This post explains our rating system, what we look for and how government departments can improve the...