Global Indicators of Regulatory Governance

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In some cases, where there is a distinct policy shift, the regulations would have been preceded by a policy discussion to inform the substantive law. That policy discussion would have included the tabling of a Green Paper, which would have solicited wide-ranging comments from the public. Additionally, in some cases, the Parliament upon recognizing the sensitivity of the matter and the potential impact on a variety of groups might provide for a Joint Select Committee, which interrogates the proposed changes and allows for the presentation of alternate views and/or recommendations to inform the law/regulations.

The relevant Ministry would provide an internal mechanism where the consultations results would be summarized and provided to the Minister with responsibility for that area, at which point the Cabinet would be appraised of all details re: the regulatory proposal (including summary of those consulted and the concerns/recommendations emanating therefrom).

The consultative process would be conducted with business stakeholders and therefore the final determination would have been relayed to these experts providing for rationale for the decision.

In the event of Green Paper process, the consultative are summarized and upon request can be accessed through the Parliament.

The discussions regarding alternatives would have been provided through the pre-consultation process. At which point the government, along with stakeholders, would have determined the need for regulatory reform or administrative reform. Provided that administrative reform may appear inadequate or unsuitable at the time, regulatory reform would have been undertaken.

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The policy process is dynamic in all areas. Therefore upon adoption of the regulation, groups whether professional or civic based can further engage the GoJ in considering additional impacts that might have been overlooked. At this point, the consultative process is re-opened with the intent to provide for a review of the regulations, given this new information and/or concern.

The approach in respect of the appeal is based on the issues that are being appealed, and the extent of the appeal.