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A Legislative Reform Order (LRO) is a statutory instrument made under the powers of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (LRRA) which can amend primary legislation. The LRRA repeals the Regulatory Reform Act 2001 (RRA) and LROs replace Regulatory Reform Orders (RROs).
LROs form a key part of the better regulation agenda and provide a legislative mechanism for turning the aims of better regulation into reality for end-users.
There are approximately 20 LROs to be laid before parliament in 2009 and we expect this number to increase in 2010.
The Better Regulation Executive has produced the following Guidance Note for Officials; if you have any questions regarding the guidance please contact us:
The following measures have now been implemented by Legislative Reform Orders:
The Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order 2008
Came into force 1st April 2008
The Legislative Reform (Consumer Credit) Order 2008)
Came into force 31st October 2008
The Legislative Reform (Local Authority Consent Requirements) (England and Wales) Order 2008
Came into force 30th October 2008
The Legislative Reform (Lloyd’s) Order 2008
Came into force 19th November 2008
The Legislative Reform (Verification of Weighing and Measuring Equipment) Order 2008
Came into force 19th December 2008
The following measures have been laid before the Lords Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee and the Commons Regulatory Reform Committee:
The Legislative Reform (Insolvency) (Advertising Requirements) Order 2009
Laid 5th December 2008
The Legislative Reform (Supervision of Alcohol Sales in Church and Village Halls &c.) Order 2009
Laid 8th December 2008
The Legislative Reform (Minor Variations to Premises Licences and Club Premises Certificates) Order 2009
Laid 8th December 2008
The Legislative Reform Order process is based on thorough consultation.
All LROs consult all interested parties. These include those substantially affected by their proposal, as well as relevant organisations such as the Law Commission and, in the case of proposals extending to Wales, the National Assembly.
If you are looking for details on a particular LRO or RRO consultation please contact the owning Department or the Better Regulation Executive.
If you have any questions relating to LROs, please contact Patrick Pieroni or Poppy Saunders at the Better Regulation Executive:
Patrick Pieroni: 020 7215 1752; patrick.pieroni@berr.gsi.gov.uk
Poppy Saunders: 020 7215 1921; poppy.saunders@berr.gsi.gov.uk
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