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Explanatory Memorandum: Template and Guidance

The Explanatory Memorandum template can be downloaded from this page. Guidance is provided on the completion of the Explanatory Memorandum template.

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Explanatory Memorandum Template 2024-01

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Guide to Preparing Explanatory Memoranda (EMs) to Statutory Instruments (PDF)

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The Explanatory Memorandum template can be downloaded from this page. Guidance is provided on the completion of the Explanatory Memorandum template.

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Published 2 January 2024

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