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Regulatory Reform Act 2001

2001 CHAPTER 6

An Act to enable provision to be made for the purpose of reforming legislation which has the effect of imposing burdens affecting persons in the carrying on of any activity and to enable codes of practice to be made with respect to the enforcement of restrictions, requirements or conditions.

[10th April 2001]

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Power to make provision reforming law which imposes burdens

1 Power by order to make provision reforming law which imposes burdens

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3 Limitations on order-making power

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4 Statutory instrument procedure

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5 Preliminary consultation

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6 Document to be laid before Parliament

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7 Representations made in confidence or containing damaging information

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8 Parliamentary consideration of proposals

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Enforcement practice

9 Codes of practice relating to enforcement of regulatory requirements

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10 Making of codes of practice by Ministers of the Crown

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11 Making of codes of practice by National Assembly for Wales

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Supplementary

12 Repeals and savings

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13 Consequential amendments

(1) In section 6 of the 1994 Act (model provisions with respect to appeals), in subsection (7)—

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(b) for the definition of “interested person” there is substituted—

interested person ” means—

(a) the person against whom enforcement action may be or has been taken;

(b) any other person who will or may be required to meet, or to make a significant contribution towards, the cost of observing the restriction or complying with the requirement or condition; or

(c) where the enforcement action which may be or has been taken relates specifically to goods or services which are to be or have been supplied by a person other than the one against whom enforcement action may be or has been taken, that person; .

(2) This section does not extend to Scotland.

14 Interpretation

In this Act—

15 Short title and extent

(1) This Act may be cited as the Regulatory Reform Act 2001.

(2) This Act extends to Northern Ireland.

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Status: Regulatory Reform Act 2001 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Regulatory Reform Act 2001 (2001/6)

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C1Act applied (with modifications) (16.11.2017) by Northern Ireland Budget Act 2017 (c. 34) , s. 5(2) (with s. 5(3) )
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
F1The whole Act except section 13(1)(b)(2), the definition of "the 1994 Act" in section 14 and section 15(1)(2) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , s. 30 , Sch. (subject to savings in s. 30(2)-(5) and subject to a temporary modification of s. 1 by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36) , s. 124 , Sch. 8 para. 9 )repealed
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Changes that affect Made by
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Regulatory Reform Act 2001 2001 c. 6 s. 1 modified Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 2003 c. 43 s. 189(4) Not yet
Regulatory Reform Act 2001 2001 c. 6 s. 5(1)(c) words substituted Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 2002 c. 26 Sch. 12 para. 81 Not yet
  • Regulatory Reform (Agricultural Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2006 (2006/2805)
  • Regulatory Reform (Assured Periodic Tenancies) (Rent Increases) Order 2003 (2003/259)
  • Regulatory Reform (British Waterways Board) Order 2003 (revoked) (2003/1545)
  • Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2003 (2003/3096)
  • Regulatory Reform (Carer’s Allowance) Order 2002 (2002/1457)
  • Regulatory Reform (Collaborationetc.between Ombudsmen) Order 2007 (2007/1889)
  • Regulatory Reform (Credit Unions) Order 2003 (2003/256)
  • Regulatory Reform (Deer) (England and Wales) Order 2007 (2007/2183)
  • Regulatory Reform (Execution of Deeds and Documents) Order 2005 (2005/1906)
  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) (Custodial Premises) Subordinate Provisions Order 2018 (2018/454)
  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (2005/1541)
  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Subordinate Provisions Order 2006 (2006/484)
  • Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (2006/780)
  • Regulatory Reform (Game) Order 2007 (2007/2007)
  • Regulatory Reform (Gaming Machines) Order 2003 (2003/3275)
  • Regulatory Reform (Golden Jubilee Licensing) Order 2002 (2002/1062)
  • Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (2002/1860)
  • Regulatory Reform (Housing Management Agreements) Order 2003 (2003/940)
  • Regulatory Reform (Joint Nature Conservation Committee) Order 2005 (2005/634)
  • Regulatory Reform (Local Commissioner for Wales) Order 2004 (2004/2359)
  • Regulatory Reform (Museum of London) (Location of Premises) Order 2004 (2004/1939)
  • Regulatory Reform (National Health Service Charitable and Non-Charitable Trust Accounts and Audit) Order 2005 (2005/1074)
  • Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (2004/2357)
  • Regulatory Reform (Prison Officers) (Industrial Action) Order 2005 (2005/908)
  • Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (2006/1974)
  • Regulatory Reform (Removal of 20 Member Limit in Partnershipsetc.) Order 2002 (2002/3203)
  • Regulatory Reform (Schemes under Section 129 of the Housing Act 1988) (England) Order 2003 (2003/986)
  • Regulatory Reform (Special Occasions Licensing) Order 2001 (2001/3937)
  • Regulatory Reform (Special Occasions Licensing) Order 2002 (2002/3205)
  • Regulatory Reform (Sugar Beet Research and Education) Order 2003 (2003/1281)
  • Regulatory Reform (Sunday Trading) Order 2004 (2004/470)
  • Regulatory Reform (Trading Stamps) Order 2005 (2005/871)
  • Regulatory Reform (Unsolicited Goods and Services Act 1971) (Directory Entries and Demands for Payment) Order 2005 (2005/55)
  • Regulatory Reform (Voluntary Aided Schools Liabilities and Funding) (England) Order 2002 (2002/906)

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