The RIA is a key element of the policy cycle and is a fundamental tool of the NI Better Regulation Strategy. For reference purposes the scope of the strategy includes all business sectors, including charitable, voluntary and social enterprise sectors. This therefore equally applies to the Regulatory Impact Assessment Guidance and how and when it should be used
when considering the impact on the wider business community.
Consultation opened on 08 October 2013. Closing date 21 November 2013.