Author: Great Britain: National Audit Office
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 0102947201
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
This NAO report evaluates the quality of Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs) produced by the Department of Health and the Department for Communities and Local Government, and considers how these departments are seeking to raise standards and improve their use. The aim of RIAs is to assess the need for, and impact of, proposed regulations and amendments to existing regulations. They are a tool to help policy makers understand the consequences of possible Government regulation. RIAs are required for all forms of government intervention that impose, or reduce, costs on businesses, the third sector or the public sector. The NAO concludes that RIAs were not always being used effectively. That they often did not form an integral part of the policy making process, from initial development through to implementation and review. The quality of RIAs as used by both departments was mixed, with assessment of costs and benefits the weakest area and insufficient consideration of the impact of regulations following implementation. Further, RIAs were often not commissioned or used early enough in policy formation. Also, RIAs were only occasionally used by Parliamentary Committees and to inform Parliamentary debate. Among the recommendations, set out by the NAO, include: that RIAs should consider more explicitly the impacts of legislation when it comes into force; that Departments should ensure their guidance, training and procedures emphasise the need for high quality analysis; that Departmental RIAs need to ensure there are clear statements on how and when post-implementation reviews will be conducted and that Departments need to develop a targeted package of training and support which integrates RIAs into mainstream policy development.
Evaluation of regulatory impact assessments 2006-07
Author: Great Britain: National Audit Office
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 0102947201
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
This NAO report evaluates the quality of Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs) produced by the Department of Health and the Department for Communities and Local Government, and considers how these departments are seeking to raise standards and improve their use. The aim of RIAs is to assess the need for, and impact of, proposed regulations and amendments to existing regulations. They are a tool to help policy makers understand the consequences of possible Government regulation. RIAs are required for all forms of government intervention that impose, or reduce, costs on businesses, the third sector or the public sector. The NAO concludes that RIAs were not always being used effectively. That they often did not form an integral part of the policy making process, from initial development through to implementation and review. The quality of RIAs as used by both departments was mixed, with assessment of costs and benefits the weakest area and insufficient consideration of the impact of regulations following implementation. Further, RIAs were often not commissioned or used early enough in policy formation. Also, RIAs were only occasionally used by Parliamentary Committees and to inform Parliamentary debate. Among the recommendations, set out by the NAO, include: that RIAs should consider more explicitly the impacts of legislation when it comes into force; that Departments should ensure their guidance, training and procedures emphasise the need for high quality analysis; that Departmental RIAs need to ensure there are clear statements on how and when post-implementation reviews will be conducted and that Departments need to develop a targeted package of training and support which integrates RIAs into mainstream policy development.
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 0102947201
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
This NAO report evaluates the quality of Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs) produced by the Department of Health and the Department for Communities and Local Government, and considers how these departments are seeking to raise standards and improve their use. The aim of RIAs is to assess the need for, and impact of, proposed regulations and amendments to existing regulations. They are a tool to help policy makers understand the consequences of possible Government regulation. RIAs are required for all forms of government intervention that impose, or reduce, costs on businesses, the third sector or the public sector. The NAO concludes that RIAs were not always being used effectively. That they often did not form an integral part of the policy making process, from initial development through to implementation and review. The quality of RIAs as used by both departments was mixed, with assessment of costs and benefits the weakest area and insufficient consideration of the impact of regulations following implementation. Further, RIAs were often not commissioned or used early enough in policy formation. Also, RIAs were only occasionally used by Parliamentary Committees and to inform Parliamentary debate. Among the recommendations, set out by the NAO, include: that RIAs should consider more explicitly the impacts of legislation when it comes into force; that Departments should ensure their guidance, training and procedures emphasise the need for high quality analysis; that Departmental RIAs need to ensure there are clear statements on how and when post-implementation reviews will be conducted and that Departments need to develop a targeted package of training and support which integrates RIAs into mainstream policy development.
Government Response to the Committee's Third Report of Session 2006-07
Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Environmental Audit Committee
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780215034984
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Government response to HCP 353, session 2006-07 (ISBN 9780215032836). The NAO's evaluation of regulatory impact assessments 2006-07 was published as HCP 606, session 2006-07 (ISBN 9780102947205)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780215034984
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Government response to HCP 353, session 2006-07 (ISBN 9780215032836). The NAO's evaluation of regulatory impact assessments 2006-07 was published as HCP 606, session 2006-07 (ISBN 9780102947205)
Regulatory Impact Assessments and Policy Appraisal
Author: Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Environmental Audit Committee
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780215032836
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
The Committee's report examines the progress had been made by the Government to improve its process of environmental assessment in policy-making through the use of Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs) (as the central mechanism for assessing costs and benefits of legislation), since a previous Committee report (HCP 261, session 2004-05, ISBN 9780215024336) on the topic was published in April 2005. The report also builds upon the findings of an NAO report produced in May 2006 (available at http://www.nao.org.uk/publications/nao_reports/05-06/ria_sustainable.pdf), and seeks to complement the Committee's continuing investigation of the Government's progress in 'greening' government and implementing the principles of sustainable development. Amongst its 28 conclusions and recommendations, the report finds that, in the absence of a viable alternative, the RIA process must be regarded as an appropriate, if far from ideal, platform for integrating sustainable development into policy decisions. However, a number of key changes are required, including the need for a concerted commitment to establish RIAs as an essential factor in considering policy, complemented by better training and guidance to improve the production of RIAs. The Committee argues that, in the wake of the Stern Review and the very real economic costs of inaction which it highlights, it is no longer viable to view environmentally-minded regulation as a straitjacket to industry, particularly in relation to environmental technology and services industries.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780215032836
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
The Committee's report examines the progress had been made by the Government to improve its process of environmental assessment in policy-making through the use of Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs) (as the central mechanism for assessing costs and benefits of legislation), since a previous Committee report (HCP 261, session 2004-05, ISBN 9780215024336) on the topic was published in April 2005. The report also builds upon the findings of an NAO report produced in May 2006 (available at http://www.nao.org.uk/publications/nao_reports/05-06/ria_sustainable.pdf), and seeks to complement the Committee's continuing investigation of the Government's progress in 'greening' government and implementing the principles of sustainable development. Amongst its 28 conclusions and recommendations, the report finds that, in the absence of a viable alternative, the RIA process must be regarded as an appropriate, if far from ideal, platform for integrating sustainable development into policy decisions. However, a number of key changes are required, including the need for a concerted commitment to establish RIAs as an essential factor in considering policy, complemented by better training and guidance to improve the production of RIAs. The Committee argues that, in the wake of the Stern Review and the very real economic costs of inaction which it highlights, it is no longer viable to view environmentally-minded regulation as a straitjacket to industry, particularly in relation to environmental technology and services industries.
Handbook of Regulatory Impact Assessment
Author: Claire A. Dunlop
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1782549560
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
Regulatory impact assessment (RIA) is the main instrument used by governments and regulators to appraise the likely effects of their policy proposals. This pioneering Handbook provides a comparative and comprehensive account of this tool, situating it in the relevant theoretical traditions and scrutinizing its use across countries, policy sectors and policy instruments. Comprising six parts, university researchers, international consultants and practitioners working in international organizations examine regulatory impact assessment from many perspectives, which include: • research traditions in the social sciences • implementation, regulatory indicators and effects • tools and dimensions such as courts and gender • sectoral case studies including environment, enterprise and international development • international diffusion in the European Union (EU), Americas, Asia and developing countries • appraisal, training and education. With its wealth of detail and lessons to be learned, the Handbook of Regulatory Impact Assessment will undoubtedly be of great value to practitioners and scholars working in governance, political science and socio-legal studies.
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1782549560
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
Regulatory impact assessment (RIA) is the main instrument used by governments and regulators to appraise the likely effects of their policy proposals. This pioneering Handbook provides a comparative and comprehensive account of this tool, situating it in the relevant theoretical traditions and scrutinizing its use across countries, policy sectors and policy instruments. Comprising six parts, university researchers, international consultants and practitioners working in international organizations examine regulatory impact assessment from many perspectives, which include: • research traditions in the social sciences • implementation, regulatory indicators and effects • tools and dimensions such as courts and gender • sectoral case studies including environment, enterprise and international development • international diffusion in the European Union (EU), Americas, Asia and developing countries • appraisal, training and education. With its wealth of detail and lessons to be learned, the Handbook of Regulatory Impact Assessment will undoubtedly be of great value to practitioners and scholars working in governance, political science and socio-legal studies.
Regulatory Impact Assessment
Author: University of Manchester. Centre on Regulation and Competition
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Paper Bags for Household Refuse Handling
Regulatory Impact Assessment
Author: Colin H. Kirkpatrick
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904056553
Category : Deregulation
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904056553
Category : Deregulation
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Draft Regulatory Impact Assessment
Author: Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
The Better Regulation Guide and Regulatory Impact Assessment
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Administrative agencies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Administrative agencies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Diversity Impact Assessment
Author: Great Britain. Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Affirmative action programs
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Affirmative action programs
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description