Legislative Reform Orders (LROs)

Legislative Reform Orders (LROs) are a specific type of delegated legislation that the Government can use to remove or reduce burdens that result directly or indirectly from legislation, or to promote principles of better regulation.

They are made under terms set out in the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 and are subject to scrutiny by a special committee in each House.

• Related glossary term: Secondary legislation
• House of Commons Regulatory Reform Committee
• House of Lords Committee on Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform
• Legislation.gov.uk: Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (external site)