Regulation and consumer policy Principles of regulation
- Motor vehicle block exemption - Which? Response (PDF: 77Kb)
18 September 2009Which? questioned the relaxation of competition rules for motor distribution, and the extent that large motor manufacturers are able to restrict passive sales or affect the independence of dealers.
- Intelligent regulation: Making markets work for consumers and businesses - Which? Briefing (PDF: 168Kb)
01 August 2009This briefing identified a series of principles which, if adopted, will make regulation work better for both consumers and businesses - an approach we call intelligent regulation.
- Business leadership in consumer protection - Which? Response (PDF: 109Kb)
11 May 2009The need and type of regulation should be dictated by circumstances. Instances when self-regulation may be the answer will probably be rare and more focus should be put on co-regulatory frameworks.
- Regulatory Reform Committee - Which? Response (PDF: 157Kb)
03 March 2009Which? explained how regulation should be used in the context of the financial economic crisis. We argued that it should should be seen as setting the enabling framework for the allocation of resources in society.
- System of regulatory budgets - Which? Response (PDF: 68Kb)
12 November 2008This consultation response described how regulation should be brought in on a case by case basis and not dictated through artificial budget caps.
- Self-regulation: Key features of a successful scheme - Which? Briefing (PDF: 503Kb)
01 April 2008This document lays out the key features of a successful self-regulatory scheme, including strong independent governance, robust standards, transparency, external consultation, adequate funding, high take up in the sector, effective monitoring, inspection and reporting, robust sanctions and adequate redress.
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