What does BRTF mean in UNCLASSIFIED

The Better Regulation Task Force (BRTF) is an independent body established by the UK government in 2001. Its purpose is to ensure that regulations are effective, efficient and well-designed so as to minimise their impacts on businesses and individuals.

The task force works with different stakeholders including government departments, devolved administrations, regulators, industry bodies and other interested parties to assess the impact of existing regulations, identify areas for improvement and propose changes where necessary. The BRTF also reviews new legislation before it becomes law to ensure it meets its objectives.

BRTF offers a range of services including regulatory impact assessments, research into regulation effectiveness, advice on legislative drafting and policy advice for government. It also sets guidelines for how individual organisations can properly assess the impact of proposed regulations on their business activities.

Individuals or organisations can participate in round table discussions or submit written evidence which will be reviewed by the BRTF when preparing reports or carrying out research projects. You can also sign up to receive updates from BRTF about their work.

Yes, BRTF has a strong global presence with representatives from over 40 countries attending regular conferences or seminars hosted by the organisation. There are also regular collaborations between national counterparts concerning issues such as best practice regulation enforcement overseas.