Explanatory Notes

Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008

2008 CHAPTER 13

21 July 2008

Commentary on Sections

Part Three: Civil Sanctions

Section 66: Compliance with regulatory principles

170.Before making an order under or by virtue of Part 3 and allowing a regulator access to the new sanctions, section 66 provides that the relevant Minister must be satisfied that the regulator will exercise the new powers in accordance with the Principles of Good Regulation, as set out in section 5(2).