RPC guidance for departments and regulators
Guidance to help government officials when submitting cases for independent scrutiny to the Regulatory Policy Committee under the Better Regulation Framework.
When to use the guidance
Use the RPC’s guidance for regulatory policy proposals that are in scope of the Better Regulation Framework to help with:
- options assessments
- impact assessments
- post implementation reviews
Getting help from the Regulatory Policy Committee
Get help to understand the RPC’s expectations before you submit your assessment by contacting the RPC secretariat for informal advice at enquiries@rpc.gov.uk
RPC scrutiny process for government officials
How to submit assessments to the Regulatory Policy Committee for independent scrutiny and what our ratings mean when we issue an opinion.
Rationale for intervention
Guidance for options assessments and impact assessments on how to explain the rationale for government intervention.
Policy options and alternatives to regulation
How to compare options and identify a preferred way forward for options assessments and impact assessments.
Appraisal
Regulatory scorecard
How to approach quantitative estimates and qualitative descriptions of the impact of regulation for options assessments and impact assessments.
Monitoring and evaluation
How to plan and carry out a post implementation review of a regulatory policy measure, including data from across government on which regulatory provisions are awaiting review.
Guidance created under previous versions of the Better Regulation Framework
These guidance documents are awaiting review by the Regulatory Policy Committee to align with the current Better Regulation Framework.