Member

Amendment 271ZA seeks to shift the emphasis from mere activity to actual effectiveness. It would ask not just what was done but whether it worked, and in that question lies the real test of any enforcement regime. Currently, Clause 92(2)(a) requires the Secretary of State to report on the enforcement functions exercised during the year, in accordance with the applicable strategy. However, without the amendment there is no statutory obligation to assess whether those functions actually improved compliance.