The Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom concerned with regulatory reform.
Provisions 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.
Section 28 reduced the qualification period for the Right to Buy in England from five years to three years.
The duty for local authorities to consult the public before making changes that will significantly affect them is abolished.
The legislation removes the self-employed from certain health and safety regulations.
BBC license fee non-payment is decriminalised.
The Poisons Board is abolished.
Inspectors within the Environment Agency are required to consider economic growth.
The act abolished the obligation for sellers of dangerous substances, including acids, to be registered with their district council.
Turban-wearing Sikhs are exempted from wearing head protection equipment in all industries rather than specifically construction sites.
The requirement on a publican to renew a licence is abolished. The requirement on a publican to report a lost or stolen licence is abolished.
The act allowed private hire drivers to work outside the area of the authority they are licensed by.
See also Landlord–tenant law Deregulation
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