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On 21 October 2004, the Better Regulation Task Force (BRTF) published a
report (Avoiding
Regulatory Creep)
which concludes that although on one level much progress has
been made across government to meet the Principles of Good
Regulation, there is less evidence of good practice when regulation
reaches the statute book.
The report identifies examples of regulatory creep in a number of areas including, health and safety, food regulation and anti-money laundering regulation. Its recommendations call for greater clarity, consistency and better communication to make regulation less burdensome.
The report can be viewed on the Better Regulation Task Force website