RPC launches new e-learning material for policymakers

The RPC is pleased to publish its first e-learning course on Effective Consultation for Gathering Evidence as part of its ambition for better evidence-based regulation.

The RPC seeks to establish strong collaborative relationships with government departments to allow it to support the best possible regulatory policy making. RPC support is offered to departments and regulators throughout the policy development process and, while the submission of consultation stage impact assessments for RPC scrutiny remains voluntary, departments are encouraged to engage with us at the earliest stage possible.

The process of consultation is a key part of gathering high-quality evidence for making decisions on whether to regulate. This new e-learning course introduces policymakers to the basics of who to consult at the appropriate times and how to ask effective questions that will help acquire the most effective evidence to support decisions that benefit UK economy and society.

The RPC believes that more effective consultation helps to produce more accurate analysis of the costs and benefits of regulation (including impacts on business) before final decisions are made.

The RPC will be developing further e-learning courses. Meanwhile, we welcome feedback on the this very first course.