Deregulation Act 2015
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The Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.[1]
One notable provision is aimed at countering retaliatory evictions (e.g. following a complaint by a tenant to a landlord about the condition of the rented property) and imposes new obligations on landlords if they are to serve a valid section 21 notice.[2]
The qualification period for the Right to Buy from 5 years to 3 years.[3]
The duty for local authorities to consult the public before making changes that will significantly affect them is abolished.[4]
The legislation removes the self-employed from certain health and safety regulations.[5]
BBC license fee non-payment is decriminalised.[6]
The Poisons Board is abolished.[7]
Inspectors within the Environment Agency are required to consider economic growth.[8]
The act abolished the obligation for sellers of dangerous substances, including acids, to be registered with their district council.[9]
Turban-wearing Sikhs are exempted from wearing head protection equipment in all industries rather than specifically construction sites.[10]
The requirement on a publican to renew a licence is abolished.[11] The requirement on a publican to report a lost or stolen licence is abolished.[11]
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