A Bill to require a Regulatory Impact Assessment to be published for all primary and secondary legislation introduced by the Government; to make provision for associated sanctions; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
12 February 2025
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This Bill would require the government to publish a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) for every piece of primary or secondary legislation it introduces. It also creates sanctions if RIAs are not published, and covers related issues. In short, it aims to improve policy planning and transparency about how new laws would affect people, businesses and public services.
The bill has completed its first reading and is now at its second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and has not yet progressed to the Lords.
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11 Dec 2023
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.
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