(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. They relate to the categories of deficiencies in retained EU law specified in section 8(2)(a), (b), (d) and (g) of that Act.
Part 2 amends the Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1743). Part 3 amends the Railways (Accident Investigation and Reporting) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/1992). Part 4 amends and revokes retained direct EU legislation which relates to the subordinate legislation amended by Part 2.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for these Regulations as no, or no significant, impact on business, charities or voluntary bodies is foreseen.