5 routes to simplification

Ways to simplify	Actions to take
1. Remove, reduce, merge or improve regulations	Remove the regulation Use alternatives to regulation, e.g. voluntary code of practice Remove the information obligation from the regulation Exempt groups or sectors of stakeholders from the obligation, e.g. small businesses Consolidate/ merge secondary legislation and requirements Simplify the terminology of the regulation and reduce its complexity
2. Simplify the process to comply with regulations	Remove unnecessary forms, inspections or data requests Reduce the time taken to fill out forms, e.g. by improving their design, clarity etc. Prioritise resources, e.g. less inspection of stakeholders with a good record (risk based inspection. Reduce the frequency of information requests Harmonise requests for information with other information obligations
3. Data-sharing and joint up government	Collect the data from other government bodies rather than from stakeholders Collect the data directly from stakeholders’ ICT-systems Set up one-stop-shop systems for stakeholders Develop standard definitions in legislation
4. Develop ICT-solutions and services	Make forms and other data requests available on the internet Pre-populate forms Make forms interactive/”intelligent” so that they do not request irrelevant data Make electronic one-stop-shop systems so that stakeholders can make use of joint Government web-portals
5. Provide better guidance and information	Develop better and more accessible guidance, e.g. by making guidance available on the internet. Rewrite guidance in simpler language. Separate compulsory from voluntary requirements in guidance Make regulations available on-line, potentially through a joint public sector portal.