UK Act of Parliament 2006 United Kingdom

Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006

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4 compliance obligations

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Part 1 — Order-making powers

s.003

Preconditions

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ministers must meet strict conditions before changing or simplifying laws Crown / Minister / Government department
s.005

Taxation

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • The Treasury may adjust tax rules for property or rights transferred by order Crown / Minister / Government department
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Part 2 — Regulators

s.021

Principles

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Regulators must act transparently, proportionately, and consistently Statutory regulator
s.022

Code of practice

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Regulators must follow the Code of Practice when setting policy Statutory regulator
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Part 3 — Legislation relating to the European Communities etc

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Part 4 — Supplementary and general

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s.repeals

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