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PART 5Consequential amendments to the Trade in Animals and Related Products legislation applying in relation to the territories of Great Britain

Consequential amendments to the Trade in Animals and Related Products Regulations 2011

13.—(1) The Trade in Animals and Related Products Regulations 2011(1) are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 2(1), after the definition of “official controls” insert—

official fish inspector” means a suitably trained person appointed in accordance with regulation 12;

official veterinary surgeon” means a suitably trained veterinary surgeon appointed in accordance with regulation 12;.

(3) In Schedule 3(2), at the end insert—

Case 8: low risk goods exempted from routine checks at border control posts under Article 48(h) of the Official Controls Regulation

9.  Low risk goods exempted from routine identity and physical checks at border control posts under Article 48(h) of the Official Controls Regulation, in accordance with conditions specified by regulation 10 of the Official Controls (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024..

(4) In Schedule 5(3)—

(a)for paragraph 4 substitute—

4.(1) Regulation 13 applies to relevant goods as if for that regulation there were substituted—

13.(1) From 30th April 2024, and subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), no product may be brought into England from a third country otherwise than through a point of entry for which a border control post is designated for the relevant category of product.

(2) Live animals coming from a relevant third country may continue to enter England through any point of entry.

(3) Relevant goods (other than live animals) coming from the Republic of Ireland—

(a)which fall within the description in paragraph 1(a) of Schedule 5, or

(b)fall within the description in paragraph 1(b) of Schedule 5 and have been cleared for free circulation under Union customs legislation,

may enter England either through a border control post designated in relation to the particular category of product included in the consignment or through Heysham..;

(b)in paragraph 5—

(i)for sub-paragraph (1) substitute—

(1) From 30th April 2024, subject to the derogation specified in sub-paragraphs (3C) and (3D), regulation 14(1) to (4) applies to relevant goods, as if—

(a)in sub-paragraph (1), for the words from “notify through” to “border control post”, in the second place where it occurs, there were substituted “notify the competent authority in relation to England of the expected date of arrival of the consignment in England”;

(b)in sub-paragraph (3), after “made”, there were inserted “through the appropriate computerised information management system”;

(c)in sub-paragraph (4), in the opening words, after “another” there were inserted “or from any point of entry to a border control post,;

(ii)omit sub-paragraphs (2) to (3A);

(iii)in sub-paragraph (3C), for the words from “the relevant” to “sub-paragraph (3)” substitute “relevant goods”;

(iv)in sub-paragraph (4), omit paragraphs (a) and (b);

(c)in paragraph 6—

(i)in sub-paragraph (1), for paragraph (a) substitute—

(a)from 30th April 2024—

(i)any identity and physical checks carried out on products must take place at a border control post;

(ii)subject to the requirements of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97, official controls in relation to live animals may take place at the destination indicated in the importation document accompanying the animals;

(aa)the checks referred to in paragraph (a) must be carried out on a risk or random basis and at the appropriate frequency rate;

(ab)the operator responsible for a consignment of products must ensure that the consignment is presented for official controls at a reasonable time during the working day;

(ac)the competent authority, having carried out a documentary check and any necessary identity and physical checks on the consignment, may issue a CHED permitting entry;

(ad)where there are no legislative requirements relating to the consignment, the competent authority may issue a CHED where the importation of the consignment is authorised in accordance with the procedure specified in regulation 15(5) to (7);;

(ii)in sub-paragraph (3), after the opening words, insert—

(za)appropriate frequency rate” has the meaning given by paragraph 2 of Annex 6 to the Official Controls Regulation;;

(d)for paragraph 7 substitute—

7.  Regulation 19 applies as if for that regulation there were substituted—

19.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (4), an enforcement authority may seize any consignment of relevant goods brought into England from a relevant third country otherwise than—

(a)through a point of entry for which a border control post is designated for the category of product included in the consignment; or

(b)where the goods fall within the description in regulation 13(3)(a) or (b), as modified by paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 5, either through a point of entry mentioned in paragraph (a) or through Heysham.

(2) An enforcement authority may seize any consignment which is removed from a point of entry into England without a CHED or without authorisation by the competent authority.

(3) An enforcement authority may seize any consignment which is transported from a point of entry in England to a destination other than that specified in the CHED.

(4) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply in relation to consignments of live animals...

(e)for paragraph 8 substitute—

8.(1) Regulation 20 applies as if—

(a)for paragraph (1) there were substituted—

(1) This regulation applies, subject to paragraphs (1A) and (1B), in relation to any consignment of a product if any checks carried out show that the consignment does not comply with—

(a)the requirements of these Regulations, as they have effect subject to the transitional modifications specified in Schedule 5; or

(b)the rules referred to in Article 1(2) of the Official Controls Regulation.

(1A) This paragraph applies where—

(a)there is non-compliance with the rules referred to in paragraph (1); and

(b)the official veterinary surgeon or the official fish inspector (as appropriate) considers that the non-compliance is minor and technical and does not pose a risk to human, animal or plant health, or to the environment.

(1B) Where paragraph (1A) applies, paragraphs (2) and (3) apply as if for “must” there were substituted “may”.;.

Consequential amendments to the Trade in Animals and Related Products (Wales) Regulations 2011

14.—(1) The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Wales) Regulations 2011(4) are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 2(1), after the definition of “official controls” insert—

official fish inspector” (“arolygydd pysgod swyddogol”) means a suitably trained person appointed in accordance with regulation 12;

official veterinary surgeon” (“milfeddyg swyddogol”) means a suitably trained veterinary surgeon appointed in accordance with regulation 12;.

(3) In Schedule 3(5), at the end insert—

Case 8: low risk goods exempted from routine checks under Article 48(h) of the Official Controls Regulation

9.  Low risk goods exempted from routine identity and physical checks in accordance with conditions specified by regulation 10 of the Official Controls (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024..

(4) In Schedule 5(6)—

(a)for paragraph 4 substitute—

4.(1) From 30th April 2024, regulation 13 applies in relation to Wales as if—

(a)the existing text were renumbered as paragraph (1); and

(b)in paragraph (1) (as renumbered) for “other than at a border inspection post designated for that animal or product” there were substituted—

other than—

(a)in accordance with paragraphs (2) or (3); or

(b)as regards any product, following the designation of a border control post for the product in question, through that border control post.;

(c)after paragraph (1) there were inserted—

(2) Live animals coming from a relevant third country may continue to enter Wales through any point of entry.

(3) Relevant goods (other than live animals) coming from the Republic of Ireland, which—

(a)fall within the description in paragraph 1(a) of Schedule 5, or

(b)fall within the description in paragraph 1(b) of Schedule 5 and have been cleared for free circulation under Union customs legislation,

may enter Wales through any point of entry..;

(b)in paragraph 5—

(i)for sub-paragraph (1) substitute—

(1) From 30th April 2024, subject to the derogation specified in sub-paragraphs (3C) and (3D), regulation 14(1) to (4) applies to relevant goods, as if—

(a)in sub-paragraph (1), for the words from “notify through” to “border control post”, in the second place where it occurs, there were substituted “notify the competent authority in relation to Wales of the expected date of arrival of the consignment in Wales”;

(b)in sub-paragraph (3) after “made”, there were inserted “through the appropriate computerised information management system”;

(c)in sub-paragraph (4)—

(i)for the opening words, there were substituted—

(4) In the case of a transhipment of products from a point of entry in Wales to another point of entry or border control post, the person responsible for the consignment must notify the competent authority of the destination of—;

(ii)in paragraph (b), for “border control post at which” there were substituted “place at which, if required,”;;

(ii)omit sub-paragraphs (2) to (3A);

(iii)in sub-paragraph (3C), for the words from “the relevant” to “sub-paragraph (3)” substitute “relevant goods”;

(iv)in sub-paragraph (4), omit paragraphs (a) and (b);

(c)in paragraph 6—

(i)in sub-paragraph (1), for paragraph (a) substitute—

(a)from 30th April 2024—

(i)any identity and physical checks carried out on products may take place either at the point of entry into Wales or at the destination indicated in the importation document accompanying the consignment;

(ii)subject to the requirements of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97, official controls in relation to live animals may take place at the destination indicated in the importation document accompanying the animals;

(aa)the checks referred to in paragraph (a) must be carried out on a risk or random basis and at the appropriate frequency rate;

(ab)the operator responsible for a consignment of products must ensure that the consignment is presented for official controls at a reasonable time during the working day;

(ac)the competent authority, having carried out a documentary check and any necessary identity and physical checks on the consignment, may issue a CHED permitting entry;

(ad)where there are no legislative requirements relating to the consignment, the competent authority may issue a CHED where the importation of the consignment is authorised in accordance with the procedure specified in regulation 15(5) to (7);;

(ii)in sub-paragraph (3), after the opening words, insert—

(za)appropriate frequency rate” has the meaning given by paragraph 2 of Annex 6 to the Official Controls Regulation;;

(d)in paragraph 7—

(i)the existing text is renumbered as sub-paragraph (1);

(ii)in the renumbered sub-paragraph (1), after “relevant goods” insert “coming from a relevant third country”;

(iii)at the end, insert—

(2) An enforcement authority may seize any consignment which is removed from a point of entry in Wales without a CHED or without authorisation by the competent authority.

(3) An enforcement authority may seize any consignment which is transported from a point of entry in Wales to a destination other than that specified in the CHED.;

(e)for paragraph 8, substitute—

8.(1) Regulation 20 applies as if—

(a)for paragraph (1) there were substituted—

(1) This regulation applies, subject to paragraph (1A), in relation to any consignment of a product if any checks carried out show that the consignment does not comply with—

(a)the requirements of these Regulations, as they have effect subject to the transitional modifications specified in Schedule 5; or

(b)the rules referred to in Article 1(2) of the Official Controls Regulation.

(1A) This paragraph applies where—

(a)there is non-compliance with the rules referred to in paragraph (1); and

(b)the official veterinary surgeon or the official fish inspector (as appropriate) considers that the non-compliance is minor and technical and does not pose a risk to human, animal or plant health, or to the environment.

(1B) Where paragraph (1A) applies, paragraphs (2) and (3) apply as if for “must” there were substituted “may”.;.

Consequential amendments to the Trade in Animals and Related Products (Wales) Regulations 2011 (Welsh language text)

15.—(1) The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Wales) Regulations 2011 (Rheoliadau’r Fasnach mewn Anifeiliaid a Chynhyrchion Perthynol (Cymru) 2011)(7) are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 2(1), at the appropriate place insert—

ystyr “arolygydd pysgod swyddogol” (“official fish inspector”) yw person sydd wedi ei hyfforddi’n addas a benodir yn unol â rheoliad 12;

ystyr “milfeddyg swyddogol” (“official veterinary surgeon”) yw milfeddyg sydd wedi ei hyfforddi’n addas a benodir yn unol â rheoliad 12;..

(3) In Schedule 3(8)—

(a)at the end insert—

Achos 8: nwyddau risg isel sydd wedi eu hesemptio rhag gwiriadau rheolaidd o dan Erthygl 48(h) o’r Rheoliad Rheolaethau Swyddogol

9.  Nwyddau risg isel sydd wedi eu hesemptio rhag gwiriadau adnabod a gwiriadau ffisegol rheolaidd yn unol ag amodau a bennir gan reoliad 10 o Reoliadau Rheolaethau Swyddogol (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) 2024..

(4) In Schedule 5(9)—

(a)for paragraph 4 substitute—

4.(1) O 30 Ebrill 2024 ymlaen, mae rheoliad 13 yn gymwys mewn perthynas â Chymru—

(a)fel pe bai’r testun presennol wedi ei ailrifo’n baragraff (1); a

(b)ym mharagraff (1) (fel y mae wedi ei ailrifo) fel pe bai’r canlynol wedi ei roi yn lle’r geiriau “ac eithrio drwy arolygfa ffin sydd wedi ei ddynodi ar gyfer yr anifail neu’r cynnyrch hwnnw”—

ac eithrio—

(a)yn unol â pharagraffau (2) neu (3); neu

(b)mewn perthynas ag unrhyw gynnyrch, ar ôl i safle rheolaethau’r ffin gael ei ddynodi ar gyfer y cynnyrch o dan sylw, drwy’r safle rheolaethau’r ffin hwnnw.;

(c)fel pe bai’r canlynol wedi ei fewnosod ar ôl paragraff (1)—

(2) Caiff anifeiliaid byw sy’n dod o drydedd wlad berthnasol barhau i ddod i Gymru drwy unrhyw bwynt mynediad.

(3) Caiff nwyddau perthnasol (ac eithrio anifeiliaid byw) sy’n dod o Weriniaeth Iwerddon, sydd—

(a)yn dod o fewn y disgrifiad ym mharagraff 1(a) o Atodlen 5, neu

(b)yn dod o fewn y disgrifiad ym mharagraff 1(b) o Atodlen 5 ac sydd wedi eu clirio i’w cylchredeg yn rhydd o dan ddeddfwriaeth tollau’r Undeb,

ddod i Gymru drwy unrhyw bwynt mynediad..;

(b)in paragraph 5—

(i)for sub-paragraph (1) substitute—

(1) O 30 Ebrill 2024 ymlaen, yn ddarostyngedig i’r rhanddirymiad a bennir yn is-baragraffau (3C) a (3D), mae rheoliad 14(1) i (4) yn gymwys i nwyddau perthnasol—

(a)yn is-baragraff (1) fel pe bai “hysbysu’r awdurdod cymwys mewn perthynas â Chymru am y dyddiad y disgwylir i’r llwyth gyrraedd Cymru” wedi ei roi yn lle’’r geiriau o “drwy’r system” hyd at “safle rheoli ar y ffin” yn yr ail le y mae’n digwydd;

(b)yn is-baragraff (3) fel pe bai “drwy’r system rheoli gwybodaeth gyfrifiadurol briodol” wedi ei fewnosod ar ôl “hysbysiad”;

(c)yn is-baragraff (4)—

(i)fel pe bai’r canlynol wedi ei roi yn lle’r geiriau agoriadol—

(4) Yn achos trawslwytho cynhyrchion o bwynt mynediad yng Nghymru i bwynt mynediad neu safle rheolaethau’r ffin arall, rhaid i’r person sy’n gyfrifol am y llwyth hysbysu awdurdod cymwys y gyrchfan am—;

(ii)fel pe bai “y fan lle y bydd y trawslwythiad yn cael ei wirio, os oes angen hynny,”; wedi ei roi yn lle paragraff (b);

(ii)omit sub-paragraphs (2) to (3A);

(iii)in sub-paragraph (3C), for the words from “cynhyrchion” to “is-baragraff (3)” substitute “nwyddau perthnasol”;

(iv)in sub-paragraph (4), omit paragraphs (a) and (b);

(c)in paragraph 6—

(i)in sub-paragraph (1), for paragraph (a) substitute—

(a)o 30 Ebrill 2024 ymlaen—

(i)caniateir i unrhyw wiriadau adnabod a gwiriadau ffisegol a wneir ar gynhyrchion ddigwydd naill ai yn y pwynt mynediad i Gymru neu yn y gyrchfan a nodir yn y ddogfen fewnforio sy’n cyd-fynd â’r llwyth;

(ii)yn ddarostyngedig i ofynion Rheoliad y Cyngor (CE) Rhif 1/2005 ar ddiogelu anifeiliaid wrth eu cludo a gweithrediadau cysylltiedig a Chyfarwyddebau diwygio 64/432/EEC a 93/119/EC a Rheoliad (CE) Rhif 1255/97, caniateir i reolaethau swyddogol mewn perthynas ag anifeiliaid byw ddigwydd yn y gyrchfan a nodir yn y ddogfen fewnforio sy’n cyd-fynd â’r anifeiliaid;

(aa)rhaid i’r gwiriadau y cyfeirir atynt ym mharagraff (a) gael eu cynnal ar sail risg neu ar hap ac ar y gyfradd amlder briodol;

(ab)rhaid i’r gweithredwr sy’n gyfrifol am lwyth o gynhyrchion sicrhau bod y llwyth yn cael ei gyflwyno ar gyfer rheolaethau swyddogol ar adeg resymol yn ystod y diwrnod gwaith;

(ac)caiff yr awdurdod cymwys, ar ôl cynnal gwiriad dogfennol ac unrhyw wiriadau adnabod a gwiriadau ffisegol angenrheidiol ar y llwyth, ddyroddi DMIG sy’n caniatáu mynediad;

(ad)pan nad oes gofynion deddfwriaethol yn ymwneud â’r llwyth, caiff yr awdurdod cymwys ddyroddi DMIG pan fo mewnforio’r llwyth wedi ei awdurdodi yn unol â’r weithdrefn a bennir yn rheoliad 15(5) i (7);;

(ii)in sub-paragraph (3), after the opening words, insert—

(za)mae i “cyfradd amlder briodol” yr ystyr a roddir i “appropriate frequency rate” gan baragraff 2 o Atodiad 6 i’r Rheoliad Rheolaethau Swyddogol;;

(d)in paragraph 7—

(i)the existing text is renumbered as sub-paragraph (1);

(ii)in the renumbered sub-paragraph (1), after “nwyddau perthnasol” insert “sy’n dod o drydedd wlad berthnasol”;

(iii)at the end, insert—

(2) Caiff yr awdurdod gorfodi ymafael mewn unrhyw lwyth sy’n cael ei symud o bwynt mynediad yng Nghymru heb DMIG neu heb awdurdod yr awdurdod cymwys.

(3) Caiff yr awdurdod gorfodi ymafael mewn unrhyw lwyth sy’n cael ei gludo o bwynt mynediad yng Nghymru i gyrchfan ac eithrio’r gyrchfan a bennir yn y DMIG.;

(e)for paragraph 8, substitute—

8.(1) Mae rheoliad 20 yn gymwys fel pe bai—

(a)y canlynol wedi ei roi yn lle paragraff (1)—

(1) Mae’r rheoliad hwn yn gymwys, yn ddarostyngedig i baragraff (1A), mewn perthynas ag unrhyw lwyth o gynnyrch os bydd unrhyw wiriadau a gynhelir yn dangos nad yw’r llwyth yn cydymffurfio â’r canlynol—

(a)gofynion y Rheoliadau hyn, fel y maent yn cael effaith yn ddarostyngedig i’r addasiadau trosiannol a bennir yn Atodlen 5; neu

(b)y rheolau y cyfeirir atynt yn Erthygl 1(2) o’r Rheoliad Rheolaethau Swyddogol.

(1A) Mae’r paragraff hwn yn gymwys—

(a)pan na chydymffurfir â’r rheolau y cyfeirir atynt ym mharagraff (1); a

(b)pan fo’r milfeddyg swyddogol neu’r arolygydd pysgod swyddogol (fel y bo’n briodol) yn ystyried bod y diffyg cydymffurfio yn fân a thechnegol ac nad yw’n peri risg i iechyd pobl, anifeiliaid neu blanhigion, nac i’r amgylchedd.

(1B) Pan fo paragraff (1A) yn gymwys, mae paragraffau (2) a (3) yn gymwys fel pe bai “caniateir” wedi ei roi yn lle “rhaid”.;.

Consequential amendments to the Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Regulations 2012

16.—(1) The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Regulations 2012(10) are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 2(1), after the definition of “official controls” insert—

official fish inspector” means a suitably trained person appointed in accordance with regulation 10(2);.

(3) In Schedule 3(11), at the end insert—

Case 8: low risk goods exempted under Article 48(h) of the Official Controls Regulation

8.  Low risk goods exempted from official controls in accordance with conditions specified by regulation 10 of the Official Controls (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024..

(4) In Schedule 5(12)—

(a)for paragraph 3 substitute—

3.(1) From 30th April 2024, and subject to sub-paragraph (2), no product may be brought into Scotland from a relevant third country otherwise than through a point of entry for which a border control post is designated in relation to that category of product.

(2) Live animals may continue to enter Scotland through any point of entry..

(b)in paragraph 4—

(i)for sub-paragraph (1) substitute—

(1) From 30th April 2024, subject to the derogation specified in sub-paragraphs (3C) and (3D), regulation 12 applies to relevant goods, as if—

(a)in sub-paragraph (1), for the words from “notify” to “border control post”, in the second place where it occurs, there were substituted “notify the competent authority in relation to Scotland of the expected date of arrival of the consignment in Scotland”;

(b)in sub-paragraph (3), after “made” there were inserted “through the appropriate computerised information management system”,;

(ii)omit sub-paragraph (2);

(iii)in sub-paragraph (3C), for the words from “the relevant” to “sub-paragraph (3)” substitute “relevant goods”; and

(iv)omit sub-paragraphs (4), (5) and (6)(a) to (e).

(c)in paragraph 5—

(i)after sub-paragraph (1), insert—

(1A) From 30th April 2024—

(a)any identity and physical checks carried out on products must take place at a border control post; and

(b)the operator responsible for a consignment of products must ensure that the consignment is presented for official controls at a reasonable time during the working day.

(1B) Subject to the requirements of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97, official controls in relation to live animals may take place at the destination indicated in the importation document accompanying the animals;

(1C) The checks referred to in paragraph (1A) and (1B) must be carried out on a risk or random basis and at the appropriate frequency rate.

(1D) The competent authority, having carried out a documentary check and any necessary identity and physical checks on the consignment—

(a)may issue a CHED permitting entry; or

(b)where there are no legislative requirements relating to the consignment, may issue a CHED where importation is authorised in accordance with the procedure specified in regulation 13(5) to (7).;

(ii)in sub-paragraph (4), for “sub-paragraph (2)” substitute “sub-paragraph (2) or (2A), as the case may be”;

(iii)omit sub-paragraph (5);

(iv)in sub-paragraph (6), after the opening words, insert—

(za)appropriate frequency rate” has the meaning given by paragraph 2 of Annex 6 to the Official Controls Regulation;;

(d)for paragraph 6 substitute—

6.  Regulation 17 applies as if for that regulation there were substituted—

17.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (4), an enforcement authority may seize any consignment of relevant goods brought into Scotland from a relevant third country otherwise than through a point of entry with a border control post designated for the category of goods included in the consignment.

(2) An enforcement authority may seize any consignment which is removed from a point of entry in Scotland without a CHED or without authorisation by the competent authority.

(3) An enforcement authority may seize any consignment which is transported from a point of entry to a destination other than that specified in the CHED.

(4) Paragraph (1) does not apply in relation to consignments of live animals..;

(e)for paragraph 7 substitute—

7.(1) Regulation 18 applies as if—

(a)for paragraph (1) there were substituted—

(1) This regulation applies, subject to paragraph (1A), in relation to any consignment of a product if any checks carried out show that the consignment does not comply with—

(a)the requirements of these Regulations, as they have effect subject to the transitional modifications specified in Schedule 5; or

(b)the rules referred to in Article 1(2) of the Official Controls Regulation.

(1A) This paragraph applies where—

(a)there is non-compliance with the rules referred to in paragraph (1); and

(b)the official veterinarian or the official fish inspector (as appropriate) considers that the non-compliance is minor and technical and does not pose a risk to human, animal or plant health, or to the environment.

(1B) Where paragraph (1A) applies, paragraph (2) applies as if for “must” there were substituted “may”.;.

(f)for paragraph 8 substitute—

8.  Regulation 21 applies as if, in paragraph (1)—

(a)for “checks at a border control post” there were substituted “checks”; and

(b)after “Official Controls Regulation” there were inserted “or in the case of relevant goods, does not comply with the provisions of Schedule 5,”.

(2)

Schedule 3 was amended by S.I. 2019/1488, 2020/1462 and 2021/453.

(3)

Schedule 5 was inserted by S.I. 2020/1462, and amended by S.I. 2021/1096, 1443 and 2024/20.

(5)

Schedule 3 was amended by S.I. 2020/44 and 1612 and 2022/1348.

(6)

Schedule 5 was inserted by S.I. 2020/44, 1612, and amended by S.I. 2021/1480, 1094 and 2024/20.

(8)

Schedule 3 was amended by S.I. 2020/44 and 1612 and 2022/1348.

(9)

Schedule 5 was inserted by S.I. 2020/44, 1612, and amended by S.I. 2021/1480, 1094 and 2024/20.

(11)

Schedule 3 was amended by S.S.I. 2019/412, 2020/458 and S.I. 2021/453.

(12)

Schedule 5 was inserted by S.S.I. 2020/458 and amended by S.S.I. 2021/297, 342, 432 and 493 and 2024/20.

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Impact Assessments generally accompany all UK Government interventions of a regulatory nature that affect the private sector, civil society organisations and public services. They apply regardless of whether the regulation originates from a domestic or international source and can accompany primary (Acts etc) and secondary legislation (SIs). An Impact Assessment allows those with an interest in the policy area to understand:

  • Why the government is proposing to intervene;
  • The main options the government is considering, and which one is preferred;
  • How and to what extent new policies may impact on them; and,
  • The estimated costs and benefits of proposed measures.
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