Smarter regulation means only using regulation where necessary, and ensuring its design and use is both proportionate and future-proof.
The smarter regulation programme across government is led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). It has 3 pillars:
- Reforming existing regulations to minimise regulatory burden and ensure our regulations are contemporary and forward looking. This includes reforms to both retained EU law (REUL) and wider domestic regulation
- Making regulation a last resort, not a first choice. This includes making use of alternatives to regulation wherever beneficial
- Ensuring a well-functioning regulatory landscape
To read more, please visit: Smarter regulation – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
