Regulatory enforcement and sanctions bill

The Regulatory enforcement and sanctions bill was introduced into the House of Lords on Thursday 8 November. It has been substantially restructured following the consultation on the draft Bill published in May 2007.

In the revised version of the Bill, it is not proposed that alternative sanctions will be available for the intellectual property offences enforced by Trading Standards. However the power for the Local Better Regulation Office to issue guidance (after consultation) to Trading Standards on intellectual property matters has been retained in the revised Bill.

If you have any queries or comments on this notice, please e-mail policy@ipo.gov.uk.