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]