EXPLANATORY NOTES
Explanatory notes to the Bill, prepared by the Cabinet Office, are published
separately as Bill 162—EN.
EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Oliver Letwin has made the following statement under section 19(1)(a) of the Human
Rights Act 1998:
In my view the provisions of the Deregulation Bill are compatible with the
Convention rights.
Measures affecting business: general
Measures affecting business: particular areas
Companies and insolvency
Use of land
14. Unrecorded rights of way: protection from extinguishment
15. Conversion of public rights of way to private rights of way
17. Extension of powers to authorise erection of gates at owner’s request
18. Applications for certain orders under Highways Act 1980: cost recovery
20. Erection of public statues (London): removal of consent requirement
Housing
Transport
Communications
The environment etc
Regulation of child trust funds
Education and training
Alcohol and entertainment
Administration of justice
Other measures to reduce burdens on public authorities
50. London street trading appeals: removal of role of Secretary of State in appeals
52. Reduction in regulation of providers of social work services
53. Access to registers kept by Gas and Electricity Markets Authority
54. Repeal of duty to prepare sustainable community strategy
57. Repeal of duties relating to consultation or involvement
Legislative reform
Legislation no longer of practical use
Exercise of regulatory functions
General