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RPC guidance for Departments and Regulators

This page contains links to the following Regulatory Policy Committee guidance.

• From: Regulatory Policy Committee
• Published: 12 April 2019
• Last updated: 19 May 2020 — See all updates

RPC Proportionality guidance

Guidance that explains how the Regulatory Policy Committee applies proportionality to impact assessments and post-implementation reviews. It helps departments decide the level of evidence and analysis needed.

Whist this document was written under the previous Better Regulation Framework, it still reflects RPC thinking on proportionality generally.

• Proportionality in regulatory submissions - Guidance
  • 9 May 2019
  • Guidance

Case histories

Case histories use real examples to show how the RPC applies the Better Regulation Framework. They help departments and regulators prepare impact assessments by drawing on past cases.

• Regulatory Policy Committee - Case Histories
  • 13 November 2025
  • Collection

RPC short guidance notes

Short notes to complement the RPC’s main guidance and provide information on specific appraisals and Better Regulation Framework topics

• Regulatory Policy Committee - short guidance notes
  • 10 November 2025
  • Collection

Published 12 April 2019

Last updated 19 May 2020 + show all updates

1. 19 May 2020

   Added link

2. 17 January 2020

   Addition of summary diagram of existing appraisal and framework guidance

3. 29 August 2019

   Updated with RPC short notes guidance

4. 21 August 2019

   Updated guidance on the RPC scrutiny process, how we work with departments and what the Committee looks for in their scrutiny.

5. 12 April 2019

   First published.